Team India's dominance in Test cricket this year has been phenomenal. With seven wins out of eight matches, they are on their way to strengthening their record in the upcoming three-match home series against New Zealand. However, amidst the team’s stellar performances, speculation continues to surround Virat Kohli’s form in the longest format. Kohli’s recent form, particularly during the Bangladesh Test series, has sparked conversations about his consistency in the Test. Despite playing three Tests in 2024, the ace batter is yet to cross the fifty-run mark in a single innings. His scores in the Bangladesh series - 6, 17, 47, and 29*, have kept critics talking. Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, addressed the concerns, emphasizing Kohli’s status as a "world-class cricketer." He expressed confidence that Kohli’s hunger for runs will eventually drive him to rediscover his best form, especially as he prepares to take the crease in the upcoming series. Gautam Gambhir said: "My thoughts about Virat has always been very clear, that he is a world-class cricketer, he has performed for such a long period of time. He is as hungry as when he made his debut. I remember opening the batting with him when he made his debut in Sri Lanka, to now his hunger is always there and is already there. That is what makes him a world-class cricketer and I am sure that he will be hungry to get runs in the series and moving forward to Australia as well. We know that once he gets into that run-scoring, how consistent can he be. So I am sure he will be looking for these three Test matches and the series in Australia.” Virat Kohli Against New Zealand Against New Zealand, Kohli has slammed 866 runs from 11 Tests at 45.57, packed with three tons and as many half-centuries. The first Test of the series is scheduled to commence on October 16, 2024.