Virat Kohli has dominated Australian newspaper front pages as the Aussie media welcomes the Indian cricket team with headlines in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.
Kohli on Australian Front Pages as India Arrives for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
The spotlight is on Virat Kohli as the Indian cricket team lands in Australia for the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which kicks off on November 22 in Perth. Leading Australian newspapers have splashed Kohli’s photo right across the front pages. The Daily Telegraph has put up a massive image of Kohli with a Hindi headline, “Yugon ki Ladai” (Fight for the Ages), showing the importance of this legendary series. The Herald Sun has also given Kohli a place on the front with his career stats in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is and a detailed story on the likely Indian lineup.
While Kohli’s photo dominates the front pages, young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal has taken over the back pages. The Herald Sun dedicates a full page to him with a headline in both English and Punjabi: “The New King.” The Daily Telegraph describes Jaiswal as India’s most “aggressive opener since Virender Sehwag,” praising his bold approach.
In celebration of this five-match series, the Daily Telegraph is preparing an eight-page feature in English, Hindi, and Punjabi. This special edition will be available across major Australian newspapers, including The Daily Telegraph (Sydney), Herald Sun (Melbourne), Courier-Mail (Brisbane), and The Advertiser.
This series is often called one of the “greatest rivalries” in Test cricket, and it’s no wonder. Australia, led by captain Pat Cummins, is raring to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after losing two series in a row on their own turf. The senior players are eager to settle the score, especially since they haven’t held the trophy since 2015.
Match Schedule:
- First Test: November 22-26 – Perth Stadium
- Second Test: December 6-10 – Adelaide Oval
- Third Test: December 14-18 – The Gabba, Brisbane
- Fourth Test: December 26-30 – MCG, Melbourne
- Fifth Test: January 3-7 – SCG, Sydney
With Kohli’s experience and Jaiswal’s fresh talent, Indian fans are excited to see how their team performs. This Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to be a thrilling contest that cricket lovers from both countries won’t want to miss!
