Steve Smith has overtaken New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and is now only nine points behind Virat Kohli in the latest ICC Rankings released on Monday (August 19). But the India captain will get a chance to consolidate his position in the Two-Test series in the West Indies starting Thursday.

Despite being banned for a year; Smith is only nine points behind table-topper Virat Kohli. Smith has aggregated 913 rating points, while Kohli is on top with 922 rating points.

Steve Smith has overtaken New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and is now only nine points behind Virat Kohli in the latest ICC Rankings released on Monday (August 19). But the India captain will get a chance to consolidate his position in the Two-Test series in the West Indies starting Thursday.

Despite being banned for a year; Smith is only nine points behind table-topper Virat Kohli. Smith has aggregated 913 rating points, while Kohli is on top with 922 rating points.