Kohli has endured an indifferent run across all formats over the last few months, with the 36-year-old managing just one half-century and averaging only 21.33 across five Test matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand since the start of the year.

Ravi Shastri has shared his thoughts on what India’s XI could be for the crucial first Test against Australia in Perth.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has advocated for the quick inclusion of pacer Mohammed Shami in the Indian squad for the Border Gavaskar Trophy to support pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Shastri's suggestion comes after Shami's successful return to competitive cricket in the Ranji Trophy following a year-long injury layoff.

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.

Ravi Shastri had a blunt message for Virat Kohli's doubters but also cautioned the struggling Indian batter to be on his toes.

Kohli has an impressive record of accumulating 1352 runs in 13 Tests against Australia in the BGT, and he is determined to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record of 1809 runs, the high

Ravi Shastri backed Virat Kohli to hit peak form with the bat in Australia, saying the former captain will enjoy batting in conditions where he has had success in the past. Kohli averages over 50 runs per innings in Tests in Australia with six hundreds Down Under.