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Former selector MSK Prasad has voiced a significant concern as Virat Kohli\u2019s lackluster form in Test cricket casts a shadow over India\u2019s prospects for the impending Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia next month. Kohli, the celebrated run-machine, has faced daunting challenges in the longest format this season, having participated in 5 Tests and registering merely 245 runs across 10 innings, which translates to a mere average of 27.22.<\/p>\n
In the current series against New Zealand, Kohli\u2019s contributions have amounted to a modest 88 runs from 4 innings, with his most notable performance being a commendable 70 during the Test held in Bengaluru. Prasad, in a candid conversation with Star Sports, underscored the urgency for Kohli to elevate his game if India harbors hopes of clinching victory against their fierce rivals, Australia. He lamented the absence of the steadying influence of Cheteshwar Pujara, coupled with the aggressive flair Kohli typically brings to the crease.<\/p>\n
\u201cAbsolutely crucial. Rewind to the 2018 series, and you\u2019ll see how he infused aggression while Pujara steadfastly secured the innings. That magical blend of caution and aggression is something we sorely miss,\u201d Prasad articulated, alluding to the synergistic relationship forged by the duo on the field.<\/p>\n
Moreover, Prasad indicated that Kohli’s current form poses a greater predicament, especially with the World Test Championship points hanging in the balance. \u201cOne side had Pujara playing solidly while Virat brought the fire from the other end. His batting not only galvanized the team but also set a benchmark for excellence. Hence, the slump in form of our most illustrious batsman is indeed a pressing concern, more so with the intricacies of the ICC Test Championship and its associated points system looming over us,\u201d he added, reflecting on the weight Kohli carries.<\/p>\n
### Virat Kohli’s Record Against Australia<\/p>\n
When it comes to performances against Australia, Kohli\u2019s statistics are nothing short of spectacular. Compiling a remarkable 2042 runs in 25 encounters, he boasts an impressive average of 47.48, complemented by 8 centuries and 5 fifties. His exploits in the land Down Under are particularly noteworthy, amassing 1352 runs at an exhilarating average of 54.08.<\/p>\n
As anticipation builds, the contest between India and Australia is set to kick off on November 22 in Perth, where cricketing fate will once again hang in the balance. The stage is set, and the stakes could not be higher.
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