Kohli scored his first fifty in Australia in 2012 with a brilliant knock of 75 in third Test. He was top scorer in first innings as well with a score of 44.

Virat Kohli has begun his preparations for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, hitting the nets with focus on countering short-pitched deliveries. Arriving early in Australia, Kohli aims to acclimatize to the conditions and refine his technique against pace bowling,

The Indian team have begun their training in Perth in the lead-up to the 1st Test match vs Australia Virat Kohli led India's training session in Rohhit Sharma's absence at the WACA Stadium in Perth The star India batter,