Watch Steve Smiths Honest Take on Virat Kohli as a Player
Steve Smith and Virat Kohli are the modern day greats of the game. Watching them play together in the internationals is impossible for the fans now, as they don't play the same format as the other. But the phrase, ‘Goat Recognises Goat' perfectly suits them.
Steve Smith and Virat Kohli are the modern day greats of the game. Watching them play together in the internationals is impossible for the fans now, as they don't play the same format as the other. But the phrase, ‘Goat Recognises Goat' perfectly suits them.
Steve Smith and Virat Kohli have gone from fierce rivals to the bestest friends. Fans do remember the first time when they had faced off against each other in the Ashes 2014. It was also the time when India saw an aggressive Virat Kohli going against Steve Smith when the team tried to sledge
And from that incident to even the moment when Kohli got emotional knowing about Smith's ODI retirement. It is clear that both the legends of the game have come down a long way across all formats. Recently, Steve Smith talked about the legacy which Virat Kohli has created in the game.
1. Smith on Kohli
Steve Smith was present at the Pro Direct Cricket studio, where he talked about a number of things. After asking some questions and Smith sharing his experience on the field, he was also given the task to name a player for the word being given to him. Eventually, the word ‘Clutch’ was also asked to the
He said,“Virat Kohli is the most clutch player. The way he chases runs under pressure, his numbers are just outrageous.”This phrase by Smith shows the legacy which has been created by Virat Kohli in the game. This is not just a legacy which will be remembered by the Indian fans, it will also be remembered by the fans and players worldwide.
Virat Kohli in All Formats:
- Innings: 620
- Not Out: 90
- Runs: 27673
- Average: 52.21
- Strike Rate: 79.18
- 100s: 82
- 50s: 144
As Steve Smith said that Virat Kohli has outrageous numbers, it is also true. There were a number of players who stood as legends at the time when Kohli made his debut. Fast forward to 2025, Virat Kohli has ended up getting the majority of the records to his name across different formats.
Let's take a look at some incidents between Steve Smith and Virat Kohli over the years:
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2014 Ashes Clash
Virat Kohli made his debut for the Indian team as the Test captain in the Adelaide clash. The Australian batsmen were able to absolutely dominate the Indian bowlers without any issues. Rohit Sharma was also sent to bowl by the Indian skipper, as Smith defended his ball playfully.
But on one delivery, Smith defended by stepping out on it and connected the ball with his leg. Rohit Sharma appealed and the umpire didn't signal out, as Smith murmured something to Rohit. Rohit also turned and asked Smith what he was saying to him. At this point, Virat Kohli decided to intervene, and
Both players had a verbal spat, but Wriddhiman Saha and David Warner were able to step up at the right time. Even the umpires joined in to separate Virat Kohli and Steve Smith from each other, otherwise things could have escalated. This was also the first time Virat and Smith shared a moment on the field.
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Kohli Makes Smith's Day
In the 2019 World Cup, India and Australia faced each other, and Smith had returned after serving a two year suspension. He was suspended due to ball tampering, and was sent to field at the boundary line in the game against India. At that time, fans started to chant,“Cheater,”to Steve Smith, which must have hurted him.
Virat Kohli noticed this, and immediately and told them to cheer for Smith. This moment was a lot wholesome, as Virat showed great sportsmanship to Smith. Even the former Australian captain stepped up to appreciate what Virat Kohli had done in the game to make the fans show some support to him.
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2025 Champions Trophy
The 2025 Champions Trophy Semi-final clash between India and Australia was the last time when Steve Smith and Virat Kohli were seen together in an international game. Smith was able to score 73 runs in Australia's innings and even led the team in this tournament. On the other hand, Virat Kohli went on to score 84 runs and even
After India had won the game, Steve Smith had to announce his retirement which only he knew would be announced that day. Before making the announcement, he talked about it to Virat Kohli, and both of them shared a moment together. Kohli also expressed his sadness at Smith being retired from the ODI format.
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