Sydney: As Virat Kohli strode out in Adelaide there was anticipation. In Brisbane, it had turned to expectation. In Melbourne, it was admiration and by the end of Day Three in Sydney it was sheer appreciation.


Virat Kohli celebrates his century against Australia at Sydney yesterday. Pic/Getty Images 

In the space of seven innings Kohli has earned the respect of the Australian public. They might hate him, boo him, but they have great respect from him.