Virat Kohli and his Test Captaincy so far

2016/17 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia in India)

Once upon a time, Australia was the fiercest and strongest cricket team in the world. The team led by Steve Waugh was considered as the best cricket team ever in the history of the game.

A miraculous partnership between Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman in the historic 2001 Kolkata Test held their way of winning 16 successive Test matches back then.

But Australia never won a single Test in India after their last triumph at the 2004 Nagpur Test! They were even whitewashed during their tour to India in 2013.

As India looked to be in great form this time, almost every Indian supporter demanded another whitewash from the team. But, Australia stunned everyone when their spin duo Stephen O'Keefe and Nathan Lyon went harsh on the strong Indian batting lineup. India succumbed to 105 all out and then 107 all out respectively in two innings of the first Test. A loss here ended the record 19-match unbeaten streak for captain Kohli.

India resumed the second Test with another poor batting display, but once again Ashwin and Jadeja stole the show on the final session of the game. They won the match by 75 runs, triggering a 6/11 collapse in the Australian second innings.

The series got heated up with DRS controversies, fake mocking image and sledging issues. Due to a shoulder injury, Kohli could not play the fourth Test. India won it and comp a 2-1 series win under the new captain Ajinkya Rahane.

Hence, India completed its 7th Test series win on a trot.