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

Former Australia opener David Warner is convinced Virat Kohli will be amongst the runs in the upcoming five-test series and has warned his former teammates not to write off the Indian batting great.

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.

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.

Former Australian opener David Warner predicts that Virat Kohli will score heavily in the upcoming test series in Australia. Despite recent form concerns, Warner highlights Kohli's impressive track record on Australian pitches.

Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Nathan McSweeney to score the most runs in the test series against India despite the uncapped batsman's lack of experience as an opener. South Australia captain McSweeney will march out to the middle with Usman Khawaja in the first test at Perth Stadium starting on Friday,

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.