Australian cricketer Steve Smith, one of the best batsmen of the modern era, has picked up the Indian captain Virat Kohli as the best ODI batsman at present.
Well, there is no doubt Virat Kohli is the best ODI batsman. He is the No.1 in the ICC ODI’s batting ranking with 871 points. The flamboyant batsman has a staggering average of 59.33 in the 50-over format. He has so far played 248 ODIs and amassed 11867 runs at the striking rate of 93.25. He has also snared 43 centuries and 58 half-centuries in this format.
Steve Smith rates Virat Kohli
Steve Smith picked Virat Kohli after a fan asked him during the Instagram account Q & A round to name the best ODI batsman in the world. To which, Smith wrote, “Virat Kohli at the moment”
Virat Kohli had left no stone unturned to transform himself into the most consistent and versatile batsman of his age, and arguably the better of the Big Four. He has given several top-notch performances and many times, single-handedly, led the team to victories.
Kohli and Smith will face each other later this year:
The two best batsmen Virat Kohli and Steve Smith will face each other in the upcoming IPL and later, during the bilateral series in Australia. Indian team is scheduled to tour Australia to play the limited-overs leg and the much-awaited Test series.
Currently, Steve Smith is busy playing the bilateral series against England at their home. He didn’t have much success in the recent concluded T20I series as his side lost the series by 2-1. He returned with the figure of 18, 10, and 3 respectively in that three-match series. Now, the two teams will play the three-match ODI series starting from 11 September.
Soon after playing the ODI series, the England and Australian players who are contractually bound with the IPL franchise will travel to UAE to play the tournament scheduled to begin from 19th September.