Virat Kohli struggled to regain form when he took the field in a match simulation against India A ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Indian great Ravi Shastri says Virat Kohli’s stunning record in Australia could be key to proving his critics wrong when the Border-Gavaskar series begins next week as Ricky Ponting conceded his comments about the Indian maestro’s poor recent Test form could “add something” to the showdown.

Weeks ahead of the opening clash, the Indian Test squad were spotted practising their batting strokes in the nets in Perth.

Virat Kohli has always enjoyed a brilliant run of form when playing in Australia. His aggressive and stylish batting has made him a fan favorite in the land down under.