Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra highlights Virat Kohli's exceptional Test cricket record in Australia, emphasizing that true respect from Australian fans and media is earned through dominating performances in the longest format.

Ahead of the Perth Test, KL Rahul suffered a major blow in practice. Earlier, reports suggested that Virat Kohli also underwent some scans.

Virat Kohli participated in a match simulation on Friday in preparation for the upcoming 1st Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium.

Michael Clarke spoke about whether this is the last time Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are playing a Test series in Australia.

Following Kohli's scans, KL Rahul, who will open in place of Rohit, faced an injury scare on Friday after getting hit on his elbow during a practice session.

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.

KL Rahul sustained an elbow injury during India's practice match in Perth, casting doubt on his availability for the first Test against Australia. Rahul was struck by a Prasidh Krishna delivery and underwent scans.

Virat Kohli will have a point to prove when India take on Australia in a five match Test series starting on November 22 in Perth. The former Indian captain has endured a rough patch on the field in recent times.

Indian great Ravi Shastri says Virat Kohli’s stunning record in Australia could be key to proving his critics wrong when the Border-Gavaskar series begins next week as Ricky Ponting conceded his comments about the Indian maestro’s poor recent Test form could “add something” to the showdown.