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source It has become a hot topic recently isn't it ?? Owing to the fabulous centuries from Smith in the inaugural match of Ashes . Boy did he play well ! And most importantly he provided an invaluable lead to his team in the series . Kohli too scored his 43th ODI ton which made every one go Wow!! Now I am an Indian fan but I would try my best to present this on a neutral ground . So if you feel it a little biased just cope with it . Let's compare these two in each format - 1.T20 source Steve Smith - He is not such a big name in T20' s right now but you might have forgotten that's where he came from . Yes!! First I saw him  playing at no.7 as an all rounder - a pinch hitter and a leggie. Who would have thought he would become such a great player ?? Well I did !! No one believes it but I predicted he would soon be a sensation . Coming to the stats - he is not as potent as he used to be . He has a good average nonetheless though with a strike rate...

Today cricket is like a religion in India.Unlike today cricket was not so much popular sport in India.Mostly cricket was played in big cities at that time.There were many sports more or equally popular than cricket such as hockey at that time.Hockey is our national game even now.But popularity of hockey decreases as there were not very significant achievements for India in hockey.once India was an invincible power in hockey,but with the trophies not coming,people started loosing their interest in Hockey.            At that time,Gradually cricket was becoming a topic of interest between people as India was maintaining a considerable status in cricket.Despite of not winning much matches,India had some quality players which were making People believe that India can become a superior team in world cricket. There are some major reasons which made cricket popular in India: 1983 world cup source               ...