Last Update on: August 25th, 2023 at 01:06 pm
Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis lauded star Indian batter Virat Kohli for his batting performance, saying that he brings his best version to every game. Marcus Stoinis also compared the similarities between Virat Kohli and Steve Smith and how they approach the game.
Virat Kohli is considered the best batter across all formats in international cricket during modern-day cricket. The 34-year-old scored runs with an average close to 50 in all three formats. He is aggressive on the field and is always prepared to take on new and tough challenges.
Virat Kohli Has Figured Out What His Best Version Is – Marcus Stoinis
In a recent interview with RevSportz, Marcus Stoinis highlighted that Virat Kohli understands himself and his best version of playing.
“He [Kohli] has figured out what his best version is, in terms of performance, and it seems like he can channel that, and bring that energy every single game,” Marcus Stonis said.
“Yes, at times that might mean it’s picking a fight or getting the crowd on his side, but it’s very clear to me that he understands himself, he understands what his best version is.”
Marcus Stoinis shared a dressing room with Virat Kohli while representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The all-rounder played for the RCB franchise in just one season in 2019.
Steve Smith Is Very Similar To Virat Kohli – Marcus Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis compared Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, noting their similar approach in consistently bringing out their best in every cricket contest.
“[Smith is] very similar to Virat in terms of his way of bringing the best version of himself to each contest, and each day of cricket.”
Stonis was one of the few players to share a dressing room with both Kohli and Smith. He played along with Smith for the Australian National Cricket Team in white-ball cricket.
Virat Kohli and Steve Smith’s Upcoming Fixtures
Virat Kohli will be next seen in action during the upcoming season of the Asia Cup. The Rohit Sharma-led team will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening game at the Pallekele International Stadium in Pallekele on Saturday, September 2.
Steve Smith, on the other hand, was ruled out of the limited-overs series in South Africa, which is set to begin on August 30. The right-handed batter is expected to make his comeback through the three-match series against India in September.
