Former Indian batsman Sanjay Manjrekar believes Australian bowlers will target Virat Kohli's recent batting struggles in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli has managed a meager 488 runs in 25 innings this year,

Virat Kohli took the field on Friday for a match simulation ahead of the 1st Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium.

Amid reports of Virat Kohli undergoing medical scans in Australia, sources close to the cricketer have confirmed that he is ‘absolutely fine’ as he batted during match simulation on Friday.

Ahead of the Perth Test, KL Rahul suffered a major blow in practice. Earlier, reports suggested that Virat Kohli also underwent some scans.

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes that Kohli has an idea of what Australian bowlers might plan for him and expects the Delhi-born to practice accordingly. He highlighted that in the last couple of series, Virat left the ball that was pitched outside off and played a drive on a couple of occasions.

Following Kohli's scans, KL Rahul, who will open in place of Rohit, faced an injury scare on Friday after getting hit on his elbow during a practice session.

Sarfaraz Khan walked off the nets in pain after being hit on the elbow during India's practice session at the WACA.

Virat Kohli's career-worst form is at odds with his formidable touring record in Australia, and former India coach Ravi Shastri is backing one of cricket's greatest competitors to fire.