This price tag is a testament to Kohli's immense popularity in Australia, which has reached new heights ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

Virat Kohli's global star power is almost always on display whenever India play a big Test series away from home, with the 35-year-old's face adorning promotional banners of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia despite no longer being captain of the team.

Virat Kohli is on his fifth tour to Australia and is looking to storm among runs after having a poor year in Test cricket. Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson advises Australia to not fall into confrontations with Kohli during the Border-Gavaskar series.

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

Virat Kohli and Australia? It’s like a love story that’s been growing stronger over the years. Ever since Kohli first faced the Aussies, there’s been something special about how he rises to the challenge of playing against the mighty Australians.

PERTH: Former all-rounder Shane Watson has advised the Australian team to avoid getting into confrontations with Virat Kohli in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he feels the intensity the celebrated Indian batter derives from provocations brings the best out of him.

Ravi Shastri advised admitted that Virat Kohli has "mellowed with age," but advised him to return to the antagonist role in the Australia Test series

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is now closer than ever. The first Test between India and Australia starts on November 22 in Perth. India will aim for redemption after the horror show against New Zealand at home while Australia will look to end a 10-year jinx of never beating India in a Test series.