Steve Smith is world's best batsman in all three formats: Finch

Virat Kohli is considered by many as the best batsman in contemporary cricket but Australia skipper Aaron Finch says it's his predecessor Steve Smith who is number one across all three formats.

A day before Australia's World Cup encounter against India, Finch sounded quietly confident and his opinion seemed like sending out a strong message for the opposition.

Asked what difference does Smith and David Warner's presence make, Finch said: "When you've got world-class players coming back into your side, it's unfortunate for the guys who have missed out and the guys who have played some really good one-day cricket in the past. But Steve is the best batter in the world in my opinion over all three forms of the game."

Smith's batting in a tough situation against West Indies was an example how the world's best devises plans as per situation, said the skipper.

"We saw Steve had a really clear plan. He got under the bouncer until he tried to play one around in the 33rd over, I think, and hit .