It has been an incredible Test season for ex-Australian skipper Steve Smith, as he continued to extend his dominance over opposition in longer format of game. While Steve Smith's comeback to red-ball format has left everyone shell-shocked, former Australian skipper has mand to climb back to number one rankings for Test batsmen, edging past Virat Kohli who is at second rank. Steve Smith's nine consecutive 50+ scores has put him second to ne or than Australian Test legend Don Brman. Statistics reveal that Steve Smith's aver, currently at 66, will t drop his aver even if he goes for a duck in next few games. Virat Kohli, on or hand, h a rollercoaster of a series against Windies. While India completed a series win over West Indies, skipper Kohli was t in his usual dynamic form, and even slipped to second spot in ICC Test rankings for batsmen. However, both Steve Smith and Virat Kohli are hailed as legends of modern-day cricket and often a war breaks out between fans of two. 

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ICC photoshops Steve Smith's photo into G.O.A.T

ICC took to its social media to handle to share a picture of Steve Smith with an old fan. In picture, Steve Smith's face was photoshopped into that of a 'goat' (Greatest of all time) as observed from ar person's phone whose camera is capturing picture of Smith and old fan. Steve Smith has been in an incredible form throughout Ashes, marking his return to longer format of game with much class and zeal. former skipper has single-handedly saved Australia of blushes on more than one occasion. As Australia he into fifth Ashes Test, y would hope to complete mission by a series win and all eyes are expected to be on Steve Smith once again, waiting for yet ar masterclass. Here is picture posted by ICC on micro-blogging website:

Netizens say it is Virat Kohli

Steve Smith might have stolen spotlight with his magnificent performances recently but Indian skipper Virat Kohli has an equally strong fan following who believes that he is best cricketer in world. Often, Smith and Kohli are compared to Ronaldo and Messi for being G.O.A.Ts of game. Virat Kohli h a successful Test series win over West Indies, although he did t contribute much in matches. However, Virat Kohli is kwn to be most consistent Indian cricketer and is mostly feared by players of opposition. As ICC took to post photoshopped picture of Steve Smith, netizens thronged comments box with whom y thought was G.O.A.T and it was ne or than Virat Kohli. Take a look at some of reactions below:

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