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Shane Watson has advised Australia to avoid provoking Virat Kohli during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, warning that it fuels Kohli’s intensity and brings out his best. Kohli, despite a lean run this year, has a stellar record in Australia, including six centuries in 13 Tests. Watson emphasized Kohli's ability to thrive when fully engaged but noted that distractions could hinder his performance. He also backed Steve Smith to excel at No. 4 after a brief stint as opener, highlighting Smith’s pivotal role against India’s formidable bowling. The first Test begins on Friday in Perth.
