Melbourne: Virat Kohli's wicket will be the focus of every Australian bowler in next month's World Test Championship final, feels legendary Australia captain Ricky Ponting, as Kohli's confidence has skyrocketed after a stellar performance in IPL 2023. On the occasion of the preview of the ICC World Test Championship final to be held between India and Australia at The Oval in England from June 7, the legendary Australian batsman said, 'A month ago during the IPL match in Bangalore, I spoke to Kohli and he told That he is feeling that he has returned to his best form.'

Let us tell you that Virat scored his sixth century in IPL in the match played against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday and so far he has scored 538 runs in 13 matches. On the occasion of the unveiling of the World Test Championship mace, Ricky Ponting said, I am sure all the Australian bowlers will have their eyes on Virat's wicket. The final match will be between India's top order and Australia's fast bowlers and will get to see great Test cricket.

He said that Team India will miss fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Ponting said, 'Some players of Team India are injured. KL Rahul is no more and Bumrah will also be missed. But Mohammed Shami is in form and it is expected that both the teams will be able to field their best XI otherwise cricket lovers will be disappointed.

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