India’s quality performance on foreign soil in 2018 has been largely due to the batting prowess shown by skipper Virat Kohli. And on Sunday, he became only the third Indian after Mohinder Amarnath and Rahul Dravid to score a 1000 runs on foreign soil in a calendar year. India pacer Ishant Sharma gave the perfect compliment to Kohli on Saturday when he said: “Whenever Virat is batting we feel confident. ALSO READ: India vs Australia LIVE Score, 2nd Test, Day 3 in Perth: Kohli slams 25th centuryThe home side bowled accurately but the much-hyped pitch, marked with widening cracks, settled down late in the day. After losing two wickets in their first six overs, Kohli rescued India through half-century partnerships with the in-form Cheteshwar Pujara and Rahane.

Source: Hindustan Times December 16, 2018 03:02 UTC