Steve Smith, the veteran Australian batsman, has described Virat Kohli, the former Indian captain, as “Australian in thoughts and action.” Smith made this observation in a video posted by Star Sports on ‘X’, as per IANS.
Smith’s comments come ahead of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will feature India and Australia facing off in a crucial five-match series in Perth, Adelaide (pink-ball game), Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, respectively. India has won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy the last two times it has been contested in Australia, in 2018-19 and 2020-21, respectively.
“I believe Virat Kohli is Australian in thoughts and action. The way he gets into a battle, the way he gets into the challenge and tries to get on top of the opposition. He’s probably the most Australian of the Indian players, I’d say,” Smith said.
Smith further claimed that the two players share messages often and expressed enthusiasm to meet Kohli in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting from November 22.
“We get on quite well, share messages every now and then and look, he’s a great guy and obviously a wonderful player. It’s going to be nice to come up against him again this summer,” said Smith.
Smith’s comments highlight the mutual respect between two of the greatest batsmen of their generation. Kohli is known for his aggressive and competitive approach on the field, while Smith is admired for his resilience and determination.
The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the world’s best cricket teams. With Kohli and Smith leading their respective sides, the series is sure to produce some memorable moments.
