Virat Kohli Sets His Sights on Australia: Ready to Silence Critics in Border-Gavaskar Series

Mumbai – Struggling for consistency in recent times, India’s cricket sensation Virat Kohli has arrived in Australia for the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series. Kohli, accompanied by wife Anushka Sharma and their children, departed from Mumbai on November 9. According to reports, the 35-year-old batsman is already in Perth, ahead of the November 22 start of the first Test match.

The series will see India and Australia compete in a high-pressure five-match Test series, with the opening clash scheduled at the Perth Stadium. Kohli, who has been working hard to regain his top form, is determined to make an impact in the series and silence the growing number of critics who have questioned his recent performances.

Kohli: The Top Scorer for India in Australia

When it comes to Test cricket in Australia, Virat Kohli is the top scorer for India. Across 13 Test matches in the country, Kohli has amassed 1,352 runs at an impressive average of 54.08. His tally includes six centuries and four half-centuries, with his maiden Test century coming against Australia in January 2012 at Adelaide Oval.

Despite facing a dip in form recently, where he has only managed one half-century in his last five Tests (with a highest score of 70), Kohli remains determined to prove his critics wrong on Australian soil.

Kohli’s Response to Criticism

Kohli’s recent performances have attracted sharp criticism, with many former players questioning his place in the Indian squad. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, in particular, has voiced concerns, describing Kohli’s form as “worrying” and suggesting that any other player would have been dropped from the team by now.

But Kohli is determined to let his bat do the talking. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy being one of the most prestigious Test series, Kohli has the perfect stage to respond to his detractors, and what better place than Australia, where he has consistently shone in the past.