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#4 Virat Kohli happy after series victory against top-notch Australia

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma strung a brilliant partnership of 137 runs which was crucial in India's victory.

Indian captain Virat Kohli revealed that defeating Australia tasted better with David Warner and Steven Smith in the opposition. He stated that beating a top-notch Australian team gave the entire Indian squad immense confidence, especially with the New Zealand tour coming up form January 24.

The last time Australia toured India in early 2019, both Steven Smith and David Warner were still serving their ban for the infamous Sandpaper Gate scandal.

"Australia were even better than last time. There's Steve (Smith), David (Warner) and Marnus (Labuschagne). A quality bowling attack and they were really intense in the field too. We lost the last three in the last series, and coming back and winning the last two games after losing the first one, is very satisfying."

"We (Kohli and Rohit) spoke of stringing together a partnership and all Australia want are wickets and if we don't give them wickets we can chase 7-8 runs an over later on. We have that belief in our skill. Rohit played beautifully today, anchored the innings before I took over."

Full article: Series win more satisfying with Smith and Warner in opposition, reveals Virat Kohli