Virat Kohli is considered by many as the best batsman in contemporary cricket but Australia skipper Aaron Finch says it’s his predecessor Steve Smith who is No. 1 across all the three formats.

Finch sounded quietly confident and his opinion seemed like sending out a strong message for the opposition. Asked what difference does Smith and David Warner’s presence makes, Finch said: “When you’ve got world-class players coming back into your side, it’s unfortunate for the guys who have missed out and the guys who have played some really good One-day cricket in the past. But Steve is the best batter in the world in my opinion over all three forms of the game.”