3 game-changing decisions by Virat Kohli that transformed Indian Test cricket

1. Building lethal pace battery for overseas dominance

Team India have long been a force to reckon with in home conditions before Virat Kohli took charge of the Test team. However, they could never quite replicate their home form when it came to playing on foreign soil. As soon as Kohli took charge of the Test setup, it became evident from his press conferences that he intended to build on India's Test form away from home.

Not only did he end up as one of the most consistent performers for India in away conditions, but he also holds the record for the most wins in away Tests (16 wins in 37 matches) for any Indian captain, as of May 2025. India's triumphs in Australia (2018-19) and England (2021) remain two of the most iconic performances by an Indian side on international tours.