Virat Kohli Spends Time With IPL Coach Naeem Amin Prior To Australia Tour

Virat Kohli has once again taken over cricket enthusiasts with the power of one click. Recently, he shared a picture on Instagram with Naeem Amin, an assistant coach of Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. The picture was clicked after a practice session and Virat posted it with thanks to Naeem for supporting him during the net practice. This down-to-earth post generated buzz among the fans eager to watch him play once again for India. They believe this is a sign that Kohli is preparing for the series in Australia starting from October 19 when India will have three ODIs and five T20Is. It will start with the first game at Perth's Optus Stadium before moving to Adelaide and Sydney for the remaining games.

Kohli has been out of Test cricket since May when he made the emotional decision to retire from the game prior to the England tour. His retirement news shocked the cricket world as he retired with an unimaginable record. In 123 Tests he had put up 9230 runs at 46.85 comprising 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries. His personal best in the format was an unbeaten 254. Kohli was the fourth-highest run getter for India in Tests and also India's most successful Test captain in the format with 40 wins in 68 Tests. His leadership took India to record victory in England Australia and South Africa including a historic series triumph Down Under.

But his final days in Test cricket were not as regal. In his final series against Australia he was finding form and had scored a mere 190 runs from nine innings at 23.75 average after scoring a century in Perth in the first Test. His last snap in whites is still fresh in memory as he edged a ball by Scott Boland to the slips in the last Test at Sydney. That tour exposed his ongoing struggle against deliveries outside the off stump something bowlers targeted repeatedly.

While Test cricket is now behind him Kohli’s focus is firmly on the limited overs formats. His ODI record in Australia speaks volumes about his ability to perform on those pitches. He has scored 1327 runs in 29 ODI innings there at an average of 51.03 with five centuries and six fifties. His Australian career peak was when he scored an unbeaten 133. Fans are wishing that his comeback to the nation will be with another set of action-packed innings.

In his last ODI series of the year Kohli was the architect of India's ICC Champions Trophy triumph. He scored 218 runs in five games at 54.50 average with one hundred and one fifty. This year his ODI was as consistent as 275 runs in seven games at 45.83 average with a hundred and two fifties.

Kohli’s recent cricketing success has not been limited to international matches. He finally lifted the Indian Premier League trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru ending an 18-year wait for the franchise. His contribution was massive as he scored 657 runs in 15 matches with eight half-centuries topping the run charts for his team. This consistent run in the IPL has reassured fans that his batting remains as solid as ever.

His ODI statistics are amazing. He has made 14181 runs in 302 matches with an astonishing average of 57.88. There are 51 centuries and 74 fifties with a highest score of 183. These records place him as the third-highest run getter in the history of the format. In all the forms of international cricket Kohli has made 27599 runs at an average of 52.27 with 82 centuries and 143 half-centuries placing him as one of the greatest batsmen of the modern era.

Paying attention to the future beyond the tour of Australia India will also host South Africa for three ODIs during November-December. These will also provide Kohli with more opportunities to add to his incredible total. If he continues scoring at the same pace, he could quite possibly surpass the 15000-run mark in ODIs and also cross the 28000-run milestone in international cricket.Achieving these milestones will further cement his status among the greatest of all time.

The upcoming matches will also be significant for the Indian team as they prepare for bigger tournaments in the near future.Kohli experience and ability to handle pressure make him a vital part of the squad.His calm approach in chases and hunger for big runs have often been the difference between victory and defeat for India.The practice session with Naeem Amin shows that Kohli is not turning over any stone to prepare himself.Working with different coaches and adapting to new ideas has always been his strength.This ability to learn even after playing cricket for so many years is what makes him stand tall.

Fans will be eager to watch how he approaches the Australian pitches which often provide bounce and pace. Kohli’s past performances there have shown that he has the technique and temperament to succeed. If he finds his rhythm early in the series India’s chances of winning will improve greatly. His partnerships with other top-order batsmen will also play a key role in setting or chasing targets.

Social media reaction to his selfie with Naeem Amin is simply evidence of how closely people are tracking every step of his life. Be it a century on the field or a practice update on the internet Kohli continues to inspire millions. His dedication towards fitness and discipline during practice are something youngsters in the cricket fraternity dream of.

As the countdown for the Australia series starts the hype for Kohli coming back to the game is increasing. The combination of his past record in Australia current form and resolute preparation may turn this tour into another memorable story of his life. If everything falls into place fans may get to see another string of match-winning performances from the man whom they dearly refer to as the King of Indian cricket.