Aaron Finch assigned a second grade student to prepare a "cricket magazine" with detailed explanation of the rules of the game.
Australia and New Zealand played the first ODI of the three-match series in an empty stadium on Friday amid the outbreak which has so far claimed over 5000 lives.
Smith is regarded as, arguably, the finest Test batsman of his generation while Kohli is considered to be the best 'all round' batsman across formats.
India were comprehensively outplayed in the series opening first ODI at the Wankhede.
Rishabh Pant was hit on his helmet in the 44th over after top-edging a short delivery from Australian pacer Pat Cummins.
India opener Rohit Sharma was chosen as the ODI Men's cricketer of the Year while Aussie pacer Pat Cummins selected Test cricketer of the Year.
India captain Virat Kohli said he would have also bowled first had he won the toss.
Finch, 33, says his form and fitness permitting, he would want to be part of Australia's ODI world cup campaign in India.
Glenn Maxwell, 31, revealed though he's freed himself from the mental demons but the work to maintain his balance is still going on.
Having overcome their struggling phase, Australia are eagerly awaiting for India next year, a series that Tim Paine termed as a 'mouth-watering' affair.