The Indian team made a brilliant start in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), securing the series opener in Perth convincingly by a huge margin of 295 runs. However, as they set their sights on the upcoming pink-ball Test in Adelaide, there has been speculation about an injury problem in the Indian team.

During a practice session before the second Test, the medical team could see India’s star batsman Virat Kohli with a heavy strap on his knee, which could indicate the possibility of a minor injury. The extent of Kohli’s injury is unclear, if any, and it could simply be a small bruise or perhaps just some discomfort he experienced.

In particular, Kohli’s exceptional form has been a key factor for India, highlighted by his crucial performance in the second innings of the Perth Test. After a modest performance in the first innings, the 36-year-old made a stunning comeback with a determined century off 143 balls, contributing significantly to India’s resounding victory over Australia.

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Virat Kohli’s presence will be crucial to India’s chances in Adelaide

The Perth Test also marked a significant achievement for Virat Kohli as he overtook Sachin Tendulkar to become the Indian batsman with the most Test centuries on Australian soil. With seven hundreds in Australia, Kohli now ranks only behind England’s Jack Hobbs for most centuries by any batsman in the country.

Additionally, he set a record for most centuries by an overseas batsman against Australia in all formats, further solidifying his reputation as a legend of modern cricket.

While doubts remain over Kohli’s fitness, there is some relief in knowing that captain Rohit Sharma is actively training with the team. However, losing Kohli or having him play below his best could be a considerable setback. His remarkable ability to perform under pressure, particularly in demanding conditions like those in Adelaide, underlines his irreplaceable value to the Indian Test team.

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