'Will be extremely important': Ravi Shastri Shares Valuable Lesson For Virat Kohli Ahead of BGT

After a forgetful home season in white jersey, Virat Kohli would look to improve his ways when side will battle it out against Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy. string of flop shows piled up from series against New Zealand, may ride heavy on Kohli, and hence upcoming series against Aussies would be a huge test for him. Eir pressure of performance would prevail or a Kohli masterclass is in awaits. According to former India he coach Ravi Shastri, latter case would emerge.

Ravi Shastri Backs Virat Kohli To Perform In Australia

Former India cricket coach Ravi Shastri believes Virat Kohli has potential to turn around his poor form and prosper during upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar series in Australia.

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Kohli has been going through a rough run across all formats over last few months. 36-year-old star batter has scored just one half-century and averaged only 21.33 across five Test matches against Banglesh and New Zealand since start of year.

But Shastri has warned Australia and said Kohli is back in country where he loves to bat and score runs.

"Well, King is back in his territory. That's all I will tell m," Shastri said on ICC Review.

"When you've earned that title after your exploits in Australia, it will be on your (opponent's) mind when you go out to bat." Shastri was referring to Kohli's phenomenal performances in Australia, which include a fighting century in elaide in his first-ever Test tour in 2011/12, a staggering 692 runs from four Tests during 2014 tour, and an exceptional 123 in Perth during 2018/19 series when he captained side.

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Shastri's vice To Kohli

Shastri, however, cautioned Kohli to be mindful during initial phase of tour.

"Your juices are flowing, you're charged up. It's again a case with Virat. You want to see calmness because, at times, you are overeager to get out re and throw first punch," former India all-rounder said.

“But, I think that calmness in first half an hour where he gets out to bat or in first three innings of series will be extremely important. If he can be calm and play game at his own pace rar than being in a hurry, I think he'll be fine.”

(With inputs from PTI)