Steve Smith or Virat Kohli? Marnus Labuschagne picks better test batsman

The world is blessed to witness 2 of the greatest players in Virat Kohli and Steve Smith playing together in the same generation. The intensity and the hunger with which they perform on the field is something which is admirable. There is no doubt that these two players are in the #1 and #2 rankings in the toughest format of the game.

The latest batting sensation and the #4 batsman in the test cricket in Marnus Labuschagne in his latest interview picked the better test batsman among two of the fierce competitors in Steve Smith and Virat Kohli.

Steve Smith has proved in all conditions- Marnus Labuschagne

The former Australian captain and the world cup winner Steve Smith has been way above in the test cricket when compared to his peers at the moment. He averages a freaking 62 after having played 73 tests which is quite unimaginable. When asked about Steve Smith, the best concussion substitute in the world said,

I think Steve (Smith) in Test cricket has just shown in any condition, he can find a way. I think that’s what you know really makes him the best, number one Test player in the world

What made Marnus prefer Smith over Virat Kohli?

When it comes to the term run-machine, there is no one better than Virat Kohli in the world cricket at the moment. Its like the fans expect Virat Kohli to score a century whenever he walks on the field.
Here’s why Marnus Labuschagne prefers Steve Smith over Virat kohli

He has found a way in India, he has found a way to score in England, he is obviously very consistent in Australia, so it seems that it doesn’t matter where are you playing and in what conditions, he is finding a way. Now, Virat Kohli has probably done a similar thing. I will probably go with Steve in Test cricket