Highlights 1 Ricky Ponting said that Virat Kohli is the best batsman in the world at the moment2 He put Kohli ahead of Aussie skipper Smith, who is currently No.1 in the ICC Test ranking3 Kohli was in sensational form in 2016, amassing 2595 international runsRicky Ponting, former Australian captain and one of the most prolific run-scorers in the history of cricket has given his verdict: Virat Kohli is the best batsman in the world at the moment. (Important to have belief, says Virat Kohli after thrilling win)"Is he the best batsman in the world? (Don't sledge Virat Kohli: Michael Hussey warns Australia)The 28-year-old also became the first Indian Test captain to score three double hundreds. (5 reasons why Virat Kohli will be dangerous versus Bangladesh)Former Australian batsman Michael Hussey and Ponting's teammate from their golden era, has already warned the current team against sledging Kohli. Hussey said Kohli thrives on verbal engagements and that would spur him on to greater heights.

Source: India Today February 07, 2017 06:16 UTC