Kohli hasn’t scored a Test century in more than three years. He last scored three figures in red-ball cricket during India’s inaugural Pink Ball Test against Bangladesh in November 2019 at the iconic Eden Gardens.
Kohli has played 20 Tests since then, scoring only six half-centuries in 36 innings, with 79 his highest score in the last three years.
From fans to cricket experts, everyone believes that given the 34-year-limited-overs old’s form, he will finally end his Test century drought in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Let’s look at three reasons why we think Kohli will end his three-year drought against Australia:
1. Following A Break
Virat Kohli will return to the series after a brief absence from the game. He made the most of his time with his family. He went hiking with his wife and daughter Vamika and visited an ashram.
It would have been a necessary break that would have recharged his batteries. Simply recalling what happened the last time he took a break will help you understand why this rest was so important.
2. Powerful Match Performer
The outcome of this series determines India’s chances of reaching the World Test Championship final. Rohit Sharma and his team cannot afford any more setbacks. Winning the series will not be enough; they must defeat them in three or more matches to qualify for the WTC final.
There’s a lot riding on this series, and Kohli is known for stepping up in big games. He has repeatedly stated that nothing gives him more pleasure than playing Test cricket, and he would go to any length to help India reclaim the title that eluded him in 2021.
3. Favorite Opponent
Australia is the one team Kohli enjoys playing against. Something shifts whenever he faces the Australians. It’s as if he wants to prove to the world that he is the best. And the only way to do so is to let his bat do the talking.
Kohli has more Test centuries against Australia than any other team. In the upcoming series, he would look to add to his tally against his favorite opponent.
