Pathan outlined several reasons for his optimism, citing the favorable conditions in Australia that will suit Kohli's playing style.

Here is what all the former Australian cricketers have said about Virat Kohli in the lead-up to the Border Gavaskar Trophy series.

India play Australia in five Tests starting Friday in Perth after their first red-ball series defeat at home in more than a decade exposed the visitors' growing vulnerabilities. India won 2-1 against Australia on both of their last two Test tours,