Ravi Shastri advised admitted that Virat Kohli has "mellowed with age," but advised him to return to the antagonist role in the Australia Test series

Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes Virat Kohli needs to rediscover his aggressive spirit for the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli's performance has been subdued lately, but Shastri feels facing Australia might reignite his spark.

Virat Kohli didn't pick his career-saving innings as his best knock in Australia. The former India captain saved his Test career by scoring 44 and 75 in the Perth Test match in 2012. There was no looking back for Virat after that and he cemented his spot in the Test team.

Kohli averages just 22.72 in his six Test matches this year, way below than his average of 54.08 in Tests in Australia and his overall career average of 47.83.

Virat Kohli considers his century in Perth during the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy as his best innings in Australia. Despite the challenging pitch, Kohli scored a remarkable 123 runs, although India lost the match.

Former Australia batter David Warner sent alarm bells ringing for Pat Cummins and co, warning the hosts to be ready for Virat Kohli's heroics in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The India batter has arrived on Australian shores,

This year, he has averaged only 22.72 across six Tests, and in the three games against New Zealand, he could manage only 93 runs.

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar believes Virat Kohli's hunger for runs, coupled with his impressive track record in Australia, will be crucial as he aims to overcome his recent struggles. Kohli's performance will be closely watched as Australia prepares to test him with targeted strategies aimed at exploiting any perceived weaknesses.

Ahead of the series opener in Perth, former Aussie opener David Warner has backed underfire Virat Kohli to come good in the marquee series despite his recent poor run of form.