Despite a recent dip in form, Virat Kohli remains a focal point for the Australian media ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While acknowledging his struggles since 2020, Australian newspapers prominently feature Kohli,

Amid reports of Virat Kohli undergoing medical scans in Australia, sources close to the cricketer have confirmed that he is ‘absolutely fine’ as he batted during match simulation on Friday.

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.

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'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.

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.

Virat Kohli is poised to make history in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. He's on the cusp of breaking several records, including Sachin Tendulkar's mark for most Test runs by an Indian in Australia.