Australia is getting ready for Border-Gavaskar Trophy that everyone had been waiting for. “The Perth Test,” Warner said, talking about the danger posed by Virat Kohli, “is going to be a big test for us.” Warner warned teammates against this Indian batter’s poor form during a difficult period, which Kohli had overcome in tours of Australia before. This was one of the major concerns for the Pat Cummins-led side.
Virat Kohli: The Most Successful Batter On Australian Soil
In a column for Herald Sun, Warner noted that though Kohli’s statistics are not exactly at their best recently, with just 488 runs at 20.33 across 19 Tests in 2023, one cannot dismiss past performances in Australia. Kohli was one of the prolific run-scorers on Australian soil, having amassed 1,352 runs at 54.08 in 13 Tests, with six centuries. Warner mentioned Kohli has the history of flourishing in adverse conditions, and that’s a worry that cannot be taken lightly even during his slumber. For Kohli this would be the biggest series ever. It is not all about runs but regaining the aura of being one of the greatest Test batsman ever played.
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Virat Kohli’s Stellar Record Against Australia
Virat Kohli, between 2016 and 2019, was indeed on top, with 4,208 runs at an average of an unadulterated 66.79 in 43 Tests. In that span, he compiled 16 centuries, seven of them double hundreds, the most by a Test captain ever. Since 2020, he has tailed off. In the last 34 Tests, he has managed 1,838 runs at 31.68 with only two centuries to his credit.
David Warner Feels Kohli Will Silence All The Critics
“This is the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and we know Virat always steps up in Australia,” Warner wrote. “He embraces the challenge like almost no one else who has ever visited our shores. There’s no better way for him to silence the critics than by scoring big runs here. I’m genuinely worried for the Australian cricket team that he’s going to come out and pile on some runs.”
This series gives Kohli an opportunity to silence his critics once again and return to form, which made him one of the world’s most feared batters. Warner knows the pressure of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy all too well and feels that the ability to perform under pressure could make the difference in this series for India for Kohli. While Australia will be looking to exploit any weaknesses in Kohli’s game, they must remain cautious of his resilience, especially on Australian soil.
Virat Kohli Will Bounce Back Stronger
“Virat knows how to channel the energy of Australian crowds and turn it into motivation,” Warner stated.
“He thrives on these big occasions, and this series is exactly that.”
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As India looks to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and Kohli aims to rediscover his peak form, the spotlight will be firmly on him when the first Test begins in Perth. Will Kohli rise to the occasion and show his true class, or will Australia’s potent bowling attack succeed in keeping him quiet? The outcome could have a lasting impact not only on the series but also on Kohli’s legacy in Test cricket.
