Michael Clarke on Virat Kohli [Source: @LoyleRohitFan/X.com]
There's been a lot of chatter about Virat Kohli and his current form, especially after his struggles in the recent India vs New Zealand Test series. However, many cricket legends believe Kohli could make a strong comeback, and one such great is former Australian captain Michael Clarke, who shared his thoughts on why the Indian superstar could shine in Australia ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
In an exclusive interview with RevSportz, Michael Clarke highlighted Kohli’s exceptional track record in Australia, emphasising how the conditions there seem to bring out his best. Clarke said:
"Virat Kohli has had a lot of success in Australia – six hundreds in 13 Test matches, if I remember right. He will be hungry & he will know the conditions will suit him. I am very sure he will score the maximum runs for India if they are to win or do well in this series. If he gets runs in the first game, he will get runs all series and will make it count. He loves the fight, getting into the action. See the build-up around him. All of this will pump him up for sure."
It is worth noting that Kohli’s history at the Adelaide Oval speaks for itself. It is the same place where he scored his maiden Test century back in 201 and he has since then made it a personal fortress.
Virat Kohli's Dominance Against Australia
Kohli hasn’t been at his best lately. In last six Test matches this year, he’s averaging just 22.72, a far cry from his impressive career average of 47.83. Virat Kohli's performance against New Zealand was underwhelming. The right-handed batter could only muster 91 runs in three matches. However, Kohli against Australia has been phenomenal, and his stats tell a different story. In 25 Tests, he has scored 2,042 runs at an average of 47.48, including eight centuries.
The Border Gavaskar Trophy begins on November 22 in Perth, and all eyes will be on Kohli to see if he can deliver when it matters most.