Fri Nov 22 13:16:56 UTC 2024: ## Kohli’s Bat Commands Premium Price as India Prepares for Australia Test Series
**Sydney, Australia – November 20, 2024** – Virat Kohli’s enduring global appeal is once again highlighted, this time with his signature bat fetching a staggering price in Australia. Ahead of the crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT 2024-25) Test series against Australia, Kohli’s image features prominently in promotional materials despite no longer captaining the Indian team.
A Kohli MRF Genius Grand King bat, complete with his signature, is selling for AUD 2,985 (approximately INR 1.62 lakh) at the Greg Chappell Cricket Centre in Sydney. This is a remarkably high price, exceeding even the most expensive tickets for Coldplay’s upcoming Ahmedabad concert by a factor of five. The price difference was first highlighted by YouTuber Norman Kochanek.
Kohli’s return to Australia, where he boasts a Test average exceeding 55 between 2016 and 2019 (and over 75 in 2016 and 2017), adds further excitement to the upcoming series. Both India and Australia will be vying for crucial World Test Championship points, with Australia aiming to end their home series losing streak against India, and India seeking redemption after a recent loss to New Zealand.
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