Virat Kohli told Mayank Agarwal to lift tophy after India’s historic victory over Australia. Mayank Agarwal has revealed India captain Virat Kohli told him to lift the trophy after the historic Test series victory over Australia. Kohli led India to their first win in Australia as his side beat the Baggy Greens 2-1 in a four-match Test series. Captains are generally first to lift the trophy but inexperienced opener Agarwal was pictured holding the Border-Gavaskar cup as India celebrated their triumph in Sydney. Rohit Sharma sends warning to India stars ahead of 2019 Cricket World Cup Cameron Bancroft keen to open alongside David Warner for Australia again ICC ODI and T20I rankings: Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah dominate but England on top And he told Times of India: ‘When we all were going to the victory podium to celebrate our win, Virat stopped me and said: “You hold the trophy.” ‘It was an incredible feeling. It is a really big moment for a cricketer. I am lucky to have experienced that moment.’ Agarwal, 27, did not play in the first two Tests against Australia but made his international debut in Melbourne, scoring 76 and 42 in his two innings. Retaining his place in the team for the final match at the SCG, Agarwal scored another half-century in the rain-affected draw. Asked about the pressures of making his debut in Australia, he added: ‘I wasn’t thinking of the pressure. I was just excited to become a part of the Indian side. ‘It was a great opportunity and I am happy with my performance. The series was level at 1-1 and I wanted to perform for the team and make a difference.’ ICC Test rankings: Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja on the rise after India beat Australia Ashley Giles speaks out on England's World Cup & Ashes hopes and replacing Trevor Bayliss 'You came out smelling sweet!' Viv Richards sends class message to Virat Kohli and India