Published 23:09 IST, September 6th 2019

Steve Smith or Virat Kohli? Shane Warne picks his best batsman

Steve Smith dethroned Virat Kohli to become the best batsman in Tests. However, Shane Warne came up with his opinion with regards to who the best batsman is.

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Steve Smith has proved why he is best Test batsman and arguably greatest of this generation in fourth Test match against arch-rivals England at Old Trafford in Manchester. Smith has had a great Ashes series so far. charismatic Australian batsman had dethroned Virat Kohli to become number one batsman in ICC Test rankings. Steve Smith has scored 589 runs in three Tests that he has featured in. former Australian skipper had missed previous Test match due to a concussion after he was floored by Jofra Archer in second Test at Lord's. Meanwhile, Steve Smith's countryman Shane Warne came forward to pick his favourite between Steve Smith and Virat Kohli. 

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Shane Warne makes his choice between Smith and Kohli

Both Steve Smith and Virat Kohli are two best of finest and best batsmen of modern-day cricket and both of m are in 'Fab 4' list as well. neless, Shane Warne came forward to pick his favourite amongst Steve Smith and Virat Kohli. Speaking to a news ncy, Shane Warne said that as far as Test cricket goes, it was really a tough one between Virat and Smith but if he had to pick one in Tests, n it would be Steve Smith. spin legend from Australia also added that if he lost that and had Virat Kohli n he would still be happy as Indian skipper is a legend. However, Shane Warne admitted that Virat Kohli is best batsman across all formats of game. Shane Warne n said that Viv Richards was best ODI batsman that he had seen and probably in all forms of cricket but w Virat Kohli is greatest ODI player that everyone has seen. Warne, who is second-highest wicket-taker in Tests also added that Kohli overtakes Viv Richards according to him.

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Steve Smith in form of his life

Steve Smith continued his splendid form in ongoing Ashes series as he scored his third double century against England. Smith had also raced his way to 26th Test hundred as he t only surpassed Virat Kohli but also Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar to become second-fastest batsman to 26 tons in game's longest format. Steve Smith scored a 319-ball 211 which included a couple of lifelines. After Archer had dropped him off his own bowling, Smith was dismissed by Jack Leach for 118. Unfortunately, replays showed that Leach had overstepped and he came back to crease. In end, Smith's double ton helped Australia reach 497/8 post which y declared ir innings. Smith w has 589 runs in this Ashes series.

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20:31 IST, September 6th 2019