Virat Kohli is easily the biggest cricketing icon globally. The star Indian cricketer is a well-known name not only in the cricket world but in the sporting world as well. Recently, Cricket Australia also included Kohli in its promo which shows the legend’s popularity. Cricket Australia released a promo for the upcoming summer of cricket where they will host a white-ball series against Pakistan, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, and the Women’s Ashes.
The promo is full of excitement for the fans as Australia gears up to host a thrilling home summer. Australian men’s and women’s captains Alyssa Healy are also in the video alongside several players like Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, and Ellyse Perry. Rarely do we see a summer of cricket this big. A five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the women’s Ashes and heaps more all on home soil. #YouNeedToSeeIt, live.
Rarely do we see a summer of cricket this big. A five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the women’s Ashes and heaps more all on home soil. #YouNeedToSeeIt, live.
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— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) October 1, 2024
Virat Kohli’s record against Australia in Test cricket is remarkable. In 25 Test matches against the Aussies, Kohli has amassed 2042 runs at an impressive average of 47.48, including eight centuries and five half-centuries. Australia, in fact, is the team against which he has scored the most runs in Test cricket, proving his ability to rise to the challenge against one of the best bowling attacks in the world.
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Even more striking is Virat Kohli’s performance on Australian soil. In 13 Tests played down under, he has scored 1352 runs at an outstanding average of 54.08, with six centuries and four half-centuries. His aggressive, passionate style of play has earned him immense respect from Australian crowds and players alike.
As a senior player now, Virat Kohli continues to be a fierce competitor. His drive and determination to succeed will be crucial as India prepares for the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on November 22 in Perth. India will be looking to their talisman to lead the charge, as they aim to extend their dominance over Australia in the Test arena.
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The upcoming series promises to be as thrilling as ever. Australia haven’t won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy since 2014-15, and India have won four consecutive series since then. Their last series win in Australia, punctuated by a dramatic victory at the Gabba in 2021, set the stage for another epic showdown between these two cricketing giants.
