IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli in the Spotlight
All eyes will be on Virat Kohli ahead of the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia. The former India captain is hoping to accomplish another feat and break Sir Don Bradman’s record. Furthermore, Kohli will be aiming to overtake team India coach Rahul Dravid in the upcoming WTC final at the Oval.
Kohli Eyeing Bradman’s Record
Kohli, who ended India’s Test century drought against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, will require one more century to surpass Bradman’s overall Test tally of 29 centuries. As of now, Kohli has 28 hundreds in the longest format of the game. Among the current batters in Test cricket, Steve Smith has 30 centuries, while Joe Root has 29.
Kohli Aiming to Excel Dravid’s Record
Apart from Bradman’s record, Kohli also has a chance to go past Dravid’s record against Australia. Presently, the team India coach has amassed 2166 runs in Test cricket against the Aussies.
Conclusion
Virat Kohli will be looking to make history in the upcoming WTC Final against Australia. Not only will he be aiming to break Sir Don Bradman’s record, but he will also be striving to exceed Rahul Dravid’s record against the Aussies. It remains to be seen if Kohli will be able to achieve these feats.