Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh praised "modern-day hero" Virat Kohli for changing the mindset of the Indian cricket team.

Steve Waugh's journey took him to the desert of Rajasthan, the foothills of the Himalayas and the teeming streets of Mumbai, stopping wherever he saw the game being played.

Virat Kohli has been given permission by the Indian cricket board to return home after the first Test in Adelaide, which begins on December 17.

Australia vs India: Steve Waugh feels Virat Kohli's maturity won't let him fall victim to the home's side's sledging and it could help him rally his teammates.

Will Pucovski and Marcus Harris shared in a massive 486-run opening stand for Victoria against South Australia, surpassing the previous mark of 464 set by Steve and Mark Waugh for New South Wales in 1990.

Steve Waugh said the Border-Gavaskar trophy is equivalent to the Ashes as it depicts great competition between the two cricket playing nations.

Harley Medcalf raised Rs 1,50,000 for the Physically Challenged Cricket Association of India.

Shane Warne's comment came after a Twitter user posted a video and wrote that Steve Waugh was involved in 104 run-outs.

Australia will start favourites when India travel Down Under later this year due to a full-strength batting line-up and a more settled bowling attack, feels Steve Waugh.

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh dropped in during the first session of Bengal vs Delhi Ranji Trophy game on Day 1 and was seen clicking photos of the iconic Eden Gardens.