Kohli, who had retired from T20Is and Test cricket, returned to international cricket in the first ODI against Australia, seven months after the Champions Trophy victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For Kohli, Adelaide has been a successful hunting ground over the years. His first Test hundred came at the same venue during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour of 2011-12. He holds an impressive record at the ground, having scored 975 runs in just 12 international matches, the most by an Indian at this venue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As Kohli stepped onto the field for the practice session, SACA shared a video of him entering the ground with Kohli's previous post-match speech as a background score.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After this series, India won't return to Australia for one-day internationals before the 2027 World Cup, meaning this series is expected to be the last time Kohli plays down under.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"One of cricket\u2019s true icons, Virat Kohli returns to his beloved ground \u2014 training here for what may be his final appearance in international colours at Adelaide Oval,\" SACA shared on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It has been an honour and a privilege to welcome one of the greatest to ever grace the game over many years. Thank you, Virat, for the memories, the magic, and the moments that will live on in the hearts of South Australians and cricket fans around the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"You\u2019ll always be welcome at Adelaide Oval. Don\u2019t be a stranger, mate,\" the post read.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Although the charismatic batter failed to make an impact with the bat, registering his first-ever duck on Australian soil, he will be aiming to uphold his impressive record at Adelaide in the second ODI, scheduled for Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"You\u2019ll always be welcome at Adelaide Oval. Don\u2019t be a stranger, mate,\" the post read.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dhoni has scored 262 runs in six games he played at Adelaide Oval, and Kohli has 244 runs in four games. He needs 19 runs to become the leading scorer at the venue in 50-over matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n