The debate over the best batter of this generation has been ongoing for years, with Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, Joe Root, and Kane ... former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes Smith's ...

Smith is currently on the list behind Rahul Dravid, Joe Root (who is breathing down Dravid's neck), Mahela Jayawardene and Kallis. He is now at the top for Australia after surpassing Ponting and ...