Summary Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh have both forecast a clean sweep for the hosts
PUNE (AFP) - Steve Smith dismissed predictions that Australia face another series whitewash against India. Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly and veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh have both forecast a clean sweep for the hosts when the arch rivals begin their four-Test series on Thursday in Pune. India, who are on a record-breaking 19-match unbeaten run, toppled Australia from the top of the Test rankings back in August when Smith s side were beaten 3-0 in Sri Lanka. But speaking to reporters on the eve of the first Test, Australia skipper Smith said "I m confident in the squad we ve got here to compete against India," he said. "India have played some very good cricket off late, particularly at home, so we re under no illusions there, it s going to be tough. But we ve got the squad here that can compete in these conditions."
