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“Kohli keeps on getting better and better”: Steve Smith | Steve Smith full of praise for Indian skipper Virat Kohli

Steve Smith, who many believe is the best Test batsman since Bradman, was full of praise for Indian captain Virat Kohli.

Smith, speaking on Star Sports Cricket Connected, has referenced to Kohli as a “terrific guy”, even though emotions can spill on the cricket field.

“I’ve known Virat for a long time; you know even since 2007 I reckon, he went up to the academy in Brisbane. I actually wasn’t part of the intake then, but I was up there doing a bit of bowling and stuff, and he was there,” Smith said.

“We’ve had some nice chats off the field. We’ve also had a couple of run-ins in the early days on the field. Those things happen when you’re playing for your team; your emotions sometimes can get out of control.

But, you know, he’s a terrific guy. As I said, he’s done terrific things with India as an ambassador of the game. He’s getting better and better, which is the scary thing.”

Smith’s comments come as excitement builds a few months out from the huge Australia-India Test series later this year.

The Australian star was full of praise for the Indian attack, claiming that this series has the potential to be an all-time great series.

“I’m so excited”, said Smith. “It’s got the potential to be one of the all-time great series, really.”

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Australia vs India Border-Gavaskar Test series 2020/21 schedule:

The Test series kicks off on December 3rd at fortress Gabba, where Australia have not lost a Test since 1988.

1st Test: December 3-7, Gabba, Brisbane

2nd Test: December 11-15, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (D/N)

3rd Test: December 26-30, MCG, Melbourne

4th Test: January 3-7, SCG, Sydney

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