Virat Kohli knows his position could be up for grabs if he doesn't score runs in South Africa: Monty Panesar

Monty Panesar also backed under-fire India captain Virat Kohli to put behind all the off-field controversies and do well with the bat in the three-Test series in South Africa.

Former England spinner Monty Panesar has picked India as the favourites to win the Test series in South Africa despite the Proteas being the home team as he reckons the visitors are much stronger.

Panesar, who played 50 Tests for England, feels this tour is the best chance for India to register their maiden Test series in South Africa as they now know how to win away from home in red-ball cricket.