Vaughan serves a warning to Australia ahead of India series
What's the story
The highly anticipated India's tour of Australia is set to begin from November 21 with three T20Is. Post that, India and Australia will lock horns in four Tests, that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. It will be followed by an ODI series. Interestingly, former England skipper Michael Vaughan has served a warning to Aussies about Kohli's form. Here's more.
Focus
Focus solely on Kohli in absence of Smith and Warner
The series will not see Australian stalwarts David Warner and Steve Smith in action. They are serving a 12-month ban for their involvement in the ball-tampering scandal against Proteas. As a result, the focus has now solely shifted to Kohli. He is a class above the rest and can be the difference between the two sides. Vaughan feels Kohli can reign supreme in Australia.
Twitter Post
Vaughan feels Kohli will do wonders
Yes ... https://t.co/Ks1fRu3J3j
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 12, 2018
Form
Kohli in top gear in 2018
The onus will be on Virat Kohli to deliver the goods against Australia and with the form he is enjoying, things look menacing for the hosts at the moment. Kohli has been in top gear this year and is the leading run-scorer in both Tests and ODIs. Kohli has 6 hundreds with 1,202 runs in ODIs. In Tests, he has amassed 1,063 runs.
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Kohli has been the best in business
Kohli has been smashing one record after the other in 2018. He has been single-handedly changing the course of the matches for India. Kohli is set to lead the Indian team in all three formats and expect him to fire against the weaker Aussie side.
Tests
Tests the focus as India want to do well
India go into the T20I and ODI series as favorites after being in superb form. Australia, on the other hand, have suffered in both the formats. But it is the red-ball cricket, where India will be looking to have dominate Aussies. Kohli saw his side lose against South Africa and England away from home and therefore the 4-match Test series is the biggest battle.
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Kohli was superb in 2014-15 versus Australia
The last time India visited Australia in 2014-15, Kohli was the only major positive for the visitors. He amassed 692 runs and was the second highest scorer behind Smith (769). He had scored 4 Test tons. Therefore, one expects him to topple his own records.