Smith and Warner need strong Ashes start to counter boo boys, says McGrath
The HinduReturning Australia Test stars Steve Smith and David Warner can silence critics in the England crowd by starting strongly in the Ashes, says former star Glenn McGrath. Smith and Warner are set to play in the longest format this week for the first time since they served bans for their roles in a ball-tampering fiasco in South Africa last year. "I think they are professional and they're both two quality players, both fairly mentally tough as well," McGrath said of the duo. READ: Virat Kohli: West Indies tour an exciting opportunity for new faces in the squad "They've got a little bit of a taste of it during the World Cup - I think, in a couple of matches against England, the crowd let them know what was coming up - so they'll be expecting it.