The much-awaited series against Pat Cummins' Australia will commence in Perth on November 22 and Kohli, as always, will be a vital cog in India's scheme of things if they are to retain the prestigious trophy. India's famed legacy in Test cricket at home was torn to shreds during their 0-3 decimation by New Zealand recently, with Kohli scoring just 93 runs in six innings.
But Ponting, the former Australian skipper, said he had full faith in Kohli's fighting abilities. "I've said it before about Virat -- you don't ever question the greats of the game. There's no doubt he's a great of the game," Ponting told ICC.
Kohli scored 93 runs in three Tests against the Black Caps, scoring a half-century and averaging 15.50 runs.
The 36-year-old Kohli was averaging 50-plus runs between 2016-19, but his average has dipped to 31.68.
However, Ponting said playing against Australia brings the best out of the Indian stalwart.
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