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.

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.

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli underwent scans for an unspecified injury, causing concern ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the injury's nature remains undisclosed, Kohli participated in a practice match,

Virat Kohli will be the centre of attraction when India take on Australia in the five-match Test series. The 36 year old has had some fond memories in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and will be India's go-to man in the upcoming Test series.

Former India captain Virat Kohli is currently in Australia for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 which is scheduled to start from November 22. Team India are scheduled to play five Test match series against Australia as their last assignment for the World Test Championship cycle.

India and Australia are going to face each other in what could turn out to be the most crucial World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 series. Team India are intensifying their preparations for the tough five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) as a video of rigorous practice sessions at Perth’s Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) Stadium has surfaced online.