Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who began their international careers around the same time, initially struggled but showed promise early on. Their 146-run partnership in a 2008 tour match against Australia was a highlight.

Richard Kettleborough did a potential favour to Virat Kohli during a game against Bangladesh in World Cup 2023 as Kohli got to his century since the umpire did not give a wide call. The same duo was action again, but Kettleborough's decision cost Kohli his wicket this time.

India have kept hold of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for nearly a decade now with Australia desperate to reclaim it in their own backyard.