'Kohli is the first to arrive in training and the last to leave'

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has put India batter Virat Kohli in high acclaim revealing how the 34-year-old helps set examples for the others through his work ethic.

The fierce rivalry between India and Australia has produced some stellar cricket over the years but the spirit of the game often is brought out when both sides acknowledge the pedigree of the stars they have at their disposal.

India and Australia will face each other in the final of the World Test Championship 2021-23 at The Oval in England on June 7 as fans eagerly wait for five days of pulsating red-ball cricket.

Hazlewood, whose IPL campaign was cut short due to a side injury, is hoping to bowl in full tilt as Australia gear up for the final.

"I think it's probably how hard he works (that stands out)," Hazlewood told the ICC.

"His fitness first of all - and then his skill work and batting and fielding in particular.

"He is always out there (training) first and leaves last … and the intensity he trains at all the time is at such a high level it drags everyone else along for the ride. That can leak on to the other players and improve them as well."

The Australian, whose IPL campaign has more five-wicket hauls in Tests against India (five) than any other nation and his record in England is just as impressive with a total of 36 wickets from eight matches at an imposing average of 23.58.

Hazlewood also made his Test debut against India - at The Gabba in Brisbane in 2014 - and has played more Tests against the Asian side (15) than any other team.