Virat Kohli Roars Back to Form in Perth Test

Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket sensation, has made a stunning return to form in the first Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. After a long drought without a Test century, Kohli scored an unbeaten 100 in the second innings, leading India to a resounding 295-run victory over the hosts.

Kohli's return to form has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, with several former players and coaches expressing their concerns about the impact this could have on the remaining matches of the five-match Test series. Michael Clarke, the former Australia captain, criticized the Australian team for allowing Kohli to score a century in the first Test, stating that this would make him a more formidable opponent for the rest of the series[1].

Former England captain Michael Vaughan also highlighted the ominous sign for Australia, noting that Kohli's return to form is a significant concern for the Australian team. Vaughan dissected Kohli's century, explaining the changes he made after getting out for 5 in the first innings, which ultimately led to his dominant performance in the second innings[2].

Allan Border and Matthew Hayden, both Australian cricket legends, expressed their disappointment over the team's inability to contain Kohli. Border voiced his frustration, saying, `I was really disappointed in the way we let Kohli roll on to a hundred without much resistance.` Hayden also criticized the delayed use of short-pitched bowling against Yashasvi Jaiswal and questioned the field placements, suggesting that these tactics allowed Kohli to regain his rhythm[4].

Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain, analyzed Kohli's change in approach, noting that he went back to trusting his game, which paid off well for him in the second innings. This century marked Kohli's 30th Test ton and his seventh in Australia, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record for most Test hundreds by an Indian batter in Australia[5].

The second Test at Adelaide starts from December 6, and it remains to be seen how Australia will counter Kohli's resurgence. With Kohli back in form, India is likely to be a formidable opponent in the remaining matches of the series.

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