Virat Kohli and Steve Smith have earned a reputation as some of the most incredible batters of modern cricket. While there have been a few intense confrontations between them, both superstars now have a strong mutual respect for each other and have shared quite a few memorable moments in cricket over the years. Let’s look at the three most heartwarming moments between them.
#1 Virat Kohli gestured fans not to boo Steve Smith
At the 2019 India vs. Australia World Cup match at the Kennington Oval, some fans voiced their disapproval of Steve Smith’s return to international cricket after his ball-tampering scandal. Virat Kohli, the former Indian captain, refused to join in and gestured for the crowd to show respect.
#2 Kohli and Steven Smith’s special chat ahead of BGT 2020/21
Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, two of cricket’s biggest stars, connected for an exciting interview before India’s much-awaited return to international competition in 2020/21. During their conversation, the two discussed a variety of topics that delighted fans everywhere.
#3 Steven Smith showed true sportsmanship in Ahmedabad’s Test
During the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Virat Kohli stunned everyone with an incredible 186 runs against the Australian cricket team at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This was Virat’s first Test hundred in three years, and the Aussie skipper showed great sportsmanship by congratulating him after he was dismissed.
