Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli’s influence is not just limited to the 22 yards, as his signature bat, the MRF Genius Grand King, is making waves in the cricketing gear market ahead of the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia.
The premium bat, adorned with Virat Kohli’s iconic sticker and available with a customized bag, is priced at an astonishing 2,985 AUD (approximately INR 1.64 lakh) at the famous Greg Chappell Cricket Centre in Australia. This news broke out just before the Perth Test, starting on November 22.
Virat Kohli’s iconic MRF Genius bat selling for nearly 2 Lakh INR before Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
This jaw-dropping revelation was made through a video shared by Australian podcaster and YouTuber Norman Kochanek on Instagram. Norman Kochanek revealed the demand for Kohli’s MRF Genius Grand King bat as a collector’s item among cricket fans ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
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The hefty price tag reflects Kohli’s unmatched global brand value, even as he is in the twilight of his illustrious career. Kohli’s brand remains strong, as his image dominates the marketing campaigns for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia.
Historically, Australia has been a haven for the dashing right-hander, as he has amassed 1,352 runs in 13 Tests at an impressive average of 54.08. He has also six centuries and four half-centuries to his name on Australian soil in the longest format of the game.
Virat Kohli’s Test stats in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
As the former Indian captain gears up for another face-off on Australian soil in the upcoming high-octane five-match Test series, fans are eager to see if the batting maestro can reignite his form and help the tourists to record a historic hat-trick Test series win in Australia.
Speaking about Virat Kohli’s Test record in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the 36-year-old batter has so far played 24 matches and amassed massive 1979 runs at an impressive average of 48.26 with the help of eight centuries and five fifties.
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However, he has struggled to find his rhythm in Test cricket this year, amassing only 192 runs across 10 innings during India’s recently concluded home Test season. Many have been raising concerns about his form as the Indian cricket team prepares for the challenging Australia Test series.
He’s one of the greats of the game: Jasprit Bumrah backs Virat Kohli to have a memorable Australia tour
However, India’s stand-in captain, Jasprit Bumrah, backed Kohli to shine in the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia. Jasprit Bumrah said during the pre-match press conference on the eve of the first Test in Perth: “I don’t have to say anything about Virat Kohli the batter. He’s one of the greats of the game. I don’t need to have any anecdotes or special inputs to give him.”
