Virat Kohli on India-Australia Rivalry and Family Time

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Virat Kohli spoke about the India-Australia cricket rivalry. He recalled watching Test matches in Australia as a child and being inspired by players like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. Kohli said the hostile Australian atmosphere motivated him to play aggressively. He admitted it was easier to watch on TV than face the crowd initially. The 36-year-old retired from Test cricket in. He has since enjoyed quality time with his family. Kohli returned to international cricket recently but was dismissed for a duck in the first ODI against Australia. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 14:05 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Virat Kohli spoke about the India-Australia cricket rivalry
• He recalled watching Test matches in Australia as a child and being inspired by players like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid
• Kohli said the hostile Australian atmosphere motivated him to play aggressively