Virat Kohli's career-worst form is at odds with his formidable touring record in Australia, and former India coach Ravi Shastri is backing one of cricket's greatest competitors to fire.

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes that Kohli has an idea of what Australian bowlers might plan for him and expects the Delhi-born to practice accordingly. He highlighted that in the last couple of series, Virat left the ball that was pitched outside off and played a drive on a couple of occasions.

Virat Kohli has always enjoyed a brilliant run of form when playing in Australia. His aggressive and stylish batting has made him a fan favorite in the land down under.

The Indian cricket team grinded hard in practice session in Perth ahead of the first Test against Australia as stars Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrtah and Ravichandran Ashwin were in action

Virat Kohli has begun his preparations for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, hitting the nets with focus on countering short-pitched deliveries. Arriving early in Australia, Kohli aims to acclimatize to the conditions and refine his technique against pace bowling,