Virat Kohli during India's 3-day simulation game© AFP Virat Kohli loves to perform against Australia but the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour isn't expected to be a bed of roses for him. Struggling for form over the last year or so, Virat has big expectations on his shoulders in the 5-match assignment. While Ricky Ponting …
Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli continued to bat in the nets even after India's first practice at the Optus Stadium in Perth was halted due to heavy rain, according to journalist Bharat Sundaresan. According to his post on X (formerly Twitter), Indian batters had an extended practice session in the nets which …
Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has cautioned Pat Cummins and his team against engaging Virat Kohli in heated on-field exchanges during the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins on November 22. Much has been said about Kohli’s dip in form and his eagerness to excel in what is known as his "home away from home" -- …
Former India cricketer Kirti Azad has backed star India batter Virat Kohli to fill in at number three in Shubman Gill’s absence for the first Test against Australia at Perth Stadium, Perth. Notably, Gill fractured his left thumb during an intra-squad match at the WACA ahead of the first Test and is unlikely to be …
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke on Tuesday backed star India batter Virat Kohli to come good Down Under, pointing out his fine record in the country and adding that all the media hype and build-up around him will "pump him up" to score. After a horrid home Test season against Bangladesh and New …
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, India's star batter Virat Kohli reflected on his best knock in Australia, identifying his century during the 2018/19 series as his favourite. Virat, a player often celebrated on Australian soil, consistently generates headlines, catchy articles, and massive viewership whenever he arrives Down Under. While his past performances …
India play Australia in five Tests starting Friday in Perth after their first red-ball series defeat at home in more than a decade exposed the visitors' growing vulnerabilities. India won 2-1 against Australia on both of their last two Test tours, but suffered a 3-0 whitewash at home to New Zealand last month. …
Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes India's success in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, beginning on 22 November, will hinge on whether the team can adopt an aggressive approach and put Australia on the back foot early. Vaughan noted that India had a 'charismatic coach' in Ravi Shastri and a dynamic leader in Virat Kohli when they …
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri reckons that batting stalwart Virat Kohli should embrace his fiery and combative persona against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to rediscover his dominant form in Test cricket. With the opening Test of the much-anticipated series set to begin in Perth on Friday, Shastri believes Kohli's trademark aggression could be the …
Ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson went down the memory lane and revisited his infamous rivalry with star India batter Virat Kohli. The first Test of the upcoming five-match series will kick-start from November 22 in Perth. Over the years, the Test series between India and Australia …
