Australian media is heavily promoting the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series with a focus on Virat Kohli. Australian players, including Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, and Alex Carey, expressed their desire to have Kohli in their Test team for his exceptional batting.

Kohli played a key role in India’s 295-run victory over Australia at the Optus Stadium, hitting an unbeaten century (100) at the Optus Stadium. This knock also marked his return to form in the longest format after a dismal home Test season.

Former Australia captain Allan Border is disappointed over the team's inability to contain Virat Kohli during the first Test and feels that could potentially cost the hosts the five-match series.

Former Australia captain Allan Border criticized the team's failure to contain Virat Kohli during the first Test in Perth, which contributed to India’s dominant 295-run victory. Kohli, who had not scored a Test century in 18 months,