India vs Australia 2017: 5 things we learned from the series

#1 Ravi Shastri-Virat Kohli partnership successful so far

Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri

Right after the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy, Indian cricket was shrouded in controversy regarding the clash of interests of Virat Kohli and the then coach Anil Kumble. While Kumble had been very successful in his one-year tenure, Kohli had reservations with his style.

This eventually led to Kumble’s resignation from the post and Ravi Shastri being appointed his replacement. This turn of events upset many former cricketers, but everyone agreed that it was in the best interests of Indian cricket. But only time could give substantial proof of that.

Under Shastri, India started off well with comfortable victories in West Indies and Sri Lanka but the first big Test was always going to be the Australia series. As the result of the recently concluded series would suggest, it is safe to say that the Shastri-Kohli partnership is indeed working quite well.