Kohli and Smith approach the game differently, says Rahane

India Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane heaped praise on skipper Virat Kohli and Australia batsman Steve Smith as he spoke about his experience of batting alongside the two stalwarts of the current generation.

Rahane stated the approach of Smith and Kohli -- currently ranked No.1 and No.2 respectively in the ICC Test rankings -- is very different. “They are very good players. But, both players’ styles are completely different,” Rahane said on the sidelines of ELSA Corp unveiling.

“They are very good players of spin as well as fast bowling. I really enjoyed batting with Steve at Rajasthan Royals in IPL. It is always fun batting with Kohli. We enjoy each other’s company. We enjoy each other’s success as well. The communication between us is really good and we trust each other while batting together,” he added.

Meanwhile, Australia opener David Warner remarked Kohli is driven by his sheer passion to subdue the rivals while Steve just enjoys batting in the middle.

“Kohli’s passion and drive to score runs is different to what Steve’s would be,” Warner said while speaking to Harsha Bhogle on ‘Cricbuzz in Conversation’. “Steve goes out there for a hit in the middle, that is how he sees things. He wants to hit them out in the middle, he wants to have fun and enjoy himself. He just does not want to get out.”