<p>After the failure in the first ODI against Australia, the calls for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to retire grew louder. The duo, however, finished the series in some style with 168-run unbeaten partnership in Sydney even though India lost the three-match series 1-2. Rohit, especially, was on song after he scored just eight runs in the 1st match in Perth. The Hitman scored a fifty in Adelaide before capping the series with an unbeaten hundred. His coach Dinesh Lad now has put the retirement calls in perspective after Rohit's Player of the Series performance in Australia.</p><h2>Rohit's coach predicts time of retirement</h2><p>"There were talks that he was not performing, that he should stop playing cricket, but he played two good innings in the last two matches, 75 (73) first and now 120 (121*), and has shown he is still a top player who’ll still contribute to the country… The only secret is his self-confidence. That’s why he hasn’t retired. He wants to play the 2027 World Cup and only retire after that, and he’s preparing for that," said Rohit's childhood coach Lad while talking to PTI Videos after the last match in Sydney on Saturday (Oct 25).</p><h2>When will Rohit and Kohli play next for India?</h2><p>India's next ODI assignment is a three-match home series against South Africa which begins November 30 after the two-Test series starting November 14 in Kolkata. After playing South Africa at home, New Zealand will be here for a white-ball tour of three ODIs and five T20Is in January. The Kiwis start the tour with ODI series on January 11. Rohit and Kohli, after the performance in Australia, are expected to play in South Africa ODIs, at least if not a surety against New Zealand.</p>

Rohit, especially, was on song after he scored just eight runs in the 1st match in Perth. The Hitman scored a fifty in Adelaide before capping the series with an unbeaten hundred.

After the failure in the first ODI against Australia, the calls for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to retire grew louder. The duo, however, finished the series in some style with 168-run unbeaten partnership in Sydney even though India lost the three-match series 1-2. Rohit, especially, was on song after he scored just eight runs in the 1st match in Perth. The Hitman scored a fifty in Adelaide before capping the series with an unbeaten hundred. His coach Dinesh Lad now has put the retirement calls in perspective after Rohit's Player of the Series performance in Australia. Rohit's coach predicts time of retirement "There were talks that he was not performing, that he should stop playing cricket, but he played two good innings in the last two matches, 75 (73) first and now 120 (121*), and has shown he is still a top player who’ll still contribute to the country… The only secret is his self-confidence. That’s why he hasn’t retired. He wants to play the 2027 World Cup and only retire after that, and he’s preparing for that," said Rohit's childhood coach Lad while talking to PTI Videos after the last match in Sydney on Saturday (Oct 25). When will Rohit and Kohli play next for India? India's next ODI assignment is a three-match home series against South Africa which begins November 30 after the two-Test series starting November 14 in Kolkata. After playing South Africa at home, New Zealand will be here for a white-ball tour of three ODIs and five T20Is in January. The Kiwis start the tour with ODI series on January 11. Rohit and Kohli, after the performance in Australia, are expected to play in South Africa ODIs, at least if not a surety against New Zealand.

<p>Rohit, especially, was on song after he scored just eight runs in the 1st match in Perth. The Hitman scored a fifty in Adelaide before capping the series with an unbeaten hundred.</p>

'He is preparing...,' Rohit's childhood coach puts batter's retirement plans into perspective

<p>The ODI leg of India's white-ball tour is over which means Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be flying back to home. The duo only play in ODIs for India after retiring from T20Is last year and Tests earlier this year. Both of them came good in the final match of the three-ODI series but India lost 2-1. Rohit scored a fifty and a hundred after failing in the first match and was named Player of the Series as well. Kohli, on the other hand, scored two back-to-back ducks before scoring an unbeaten fifty in the final match. But the question is, when do they play next?</p><h2>When do Virat and Rohit play next for India?</h2><p>India's next ODI assignment is a three-match home series against South Africa which begins November 30. South Africa, who recently played a Test series in Pakistan, are set to tour India for a full tour of two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is which begins with the Test series from November 14 in Kolkata.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-odi-vice-captain-shreyas-iyer-suffers-rib-cage-injury-doubtful-for-south-africa-series-1761415690455">Shreyas Iyer suffers rib cage injury, doubtful for South Africa series</a></p><p>After playing South Africa at home, New Zealand will be here for a white-ball tour of three ODIs and five T20Is in January. The Kiwis start the tour with ODI series on January 11. Rohit and Kohli, after the performance in Australia, are expected to play in South Africa ODIs, at least if not a surety against New Zealand.</p><h2>Will Rohit and Kohli play domestic cricket?</h2><p>India ODI and Test skipper Shubman Gill has made it clear that there has been no discussion with the senior duo about playing in the domestic 50-over tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy. While playing in the tournament can surely help Virat and Rohit keep the rust off which was visible in first ODI in Australia, the decision on the same might be taken after South Africa ODI series.</p>

India's next ODI assignment is a three-match home series against South Africa which begins November 30. After playing South Africa at home, New Zealand will be here for a white-ball tour of three ODIs and five T20Is in January.

The ODI leg of India's white-ball tour is over which means Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be flying back to home. The duo only play in ODIs for India after retiring from T20Is last year and Tests earlier this year. Both of them came good in the final match of the three-ODI series but India lost 2-1. Rohit scored a fifty and a hundred after failing in the first match and was named Player of the Series as well. Kohli, on the other hand, scored two back-to-back ducks before scoring an unbeaten fifty in the final match. But the question is, when do they play next? When do Virat and Rohit play next for India? India's next ODI assignment is a three-match home series against South Africa which begins November 30. South Africa, who recently played a Test series in Pakistan, are set to tour India for a full tour of two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is which begins with the Test series from November 14 in Kolkata. Also Read - Shreyas Iyer suffers rib cage injury, doubtful for South Africa series After playing South Africa at home, New Zealand will be here for a white-ball tour of three ODIs and five T20Is in January. The Kiwis start the tour with ODI series on January 11. Rohit and Kohli, after the performance in Australia, are expected to play in South Africa ODIs, at least if not a surety against New Zealand. Will Rohit and Kohli play domestic cricket? India ODI and Test skipper Shubman Gill has made it clear that there has been no discussion with the senior duo about playing in the domestic 50-over tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy. While playing in the tournament can surely help Virat and Rohit keep the rust off which was visible in first ODI in Australia, the decision on the same might be taken after South Africa ODI series.

<p>India's next ODI assignment is a three-match home series against South Africa which begins November 30. After playing South Africa at home, New Zealand will be here for a white-ball tour of three ODIs and five T20Is in January.</p>

With Australia ODIs done, when will Virat and Rohit play next for India?

<p>Rohit Sharma ad Virat Kohli signed off their international comeback with a chase for the ages in the dead rubber third ODI against Australia on Saturday (Oct 25) in Sydney. The duo had faced intense scrutiny after failing in the first ODI of the three-match series which India lost 2-1. While Rohit did manage to score a fifty in second ODI, Kohli bagged two consecutive ducks in the first two matches. The next question about Kohli and Rohit is how do they keep themselves in match-ready mode and ODI skipper Shubman Gill has an opined on the topic.</p><h2>Gill on Kohli-Rohit playing in Vijay Hazare Trophy</h2><p>"Right now, we haven't had any discussions. There's not much of a gap left for the South Africa series," said the ODI skipper on Rohit and Kohli potentially playing domestic cricket. "There's a bit of a gap between the South Africa and New Zealand series. We will have discussions after the South Africa series, and we will decide on how to keep the players in touch," he explained.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-odi-vice-captain-shreyas-iyer-suffers-rib-cage-injury-doubtful-for-south-africa-series-1761415690455">India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer suffers rib cage injury, doubtful for South Africa series</a></p><p>There have been many calls for Rohit and Kohli to play domestic cricket, especially after the first ODI failure in Perth where both of them, according to experts, looked rusty.</p><h2>Kohli-Rohit turn back time in Sydney</h2><p>The veteran players added 168 unbeaten runs in the third and final contest with Rohit hitting a ton and Kohli scoring a fifty in India's nine-wicket win. The target was below-par but India's batting hadn't been clicking exactly either and Rohit -Kohli just revived their golden years to see the the team through.</p><p>Kohli and Rohit now have 5,483 ODI partnership runs - the second most for India after Sachin and Ganguly's 8,227 and third overall with Sri Lanka's Jayawardene and Sangakkara being second with 5,992 runs. They have also crossed hundred runs 19 times, also third most behind Sachin-Sourav (26) and Dilshan-Sangakkara (20).</p>

There have been many calls for Rohit and Kohli to play domestic cricket, especially after the first ODI failure in Perth where both of them, according to experts, looked rusty.

Rohit Sharma ad Virat Kohli signed off their international comeback with a chase for the ages in the dead rubber third ODI against Australia on Saturday (Oct 25) in Sydney. The duo had faced intense scrutiny after failing in the first ODI of the three-match series which India lost 2-1. While Rohit did manage to score a fifty in second ODI, Kohli bagged two consecutive ducks in the first two matches. The next question about Kohli and Rohit is how do they keep themselves in match-ready mode and ODI skipper Shubman Gill has an opined on the topic. Gill on Kohli-Rohit playing in Vijay Hazare Trophy "Right now, we haven't had any discussions. There's not much of a gap left for the South Africa series," said the ODI skipper on Rohit and Kohli potentially playing domestic cricket. "There's a bit of a gap between the South Africa and New Zealand series. We will have discussions after the South Africa series, and we will decide on how to keep the players in touch," he explained. Also Read - India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer suffers rib cage injury, doubtful for South Africa series There have been many calls for Rohit and Kohli to play domestic cricket, especially after the first ODI failure in Perth where both of them, according to experts, looked rusty. Kohli-Rohit turn back time in Sydney The veteran players added 168 unbeaten runs in the third and final contest with Rohit hitting a ton and Kohli scoring a fifty in India's nine-wicket win. The target was below-par but India's batting hadn't been clicking exactly either and Rohit -Kohli just revived their golden years to see the the team through. Kohli and Rohit now have 5,483 ODI partnership runs - the second most for India after Sachin and Ganguly's 8,227 and third overall with Sri Lanka's Jayawardene and Sangakkara being second with 5,992 runs. They have also crossed hundred runs 19 times, also third most behind Sachin-Sourav (26) and Dilshan-Sangakkara (20).

<p>There have been many calls for Rohit and Kohli to play domestic cricket, especially after the first ODI failure in Perth where both of them, according to experts, looked rusty.</p>

'Not much of...,' ODI skipper Gill on Rohit-Kohli playing in domestic tournaments

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli turned back the clock and flattened Australia in the third ODI to lead India to a nine-wicket win at the SCG. Kohli hit the winning runs, he finished unbeaten on 74 off 81, Rohit on 121 off 125. The partnership between the pair ended on 168* off 170 balls.

India's Tour Of Australia: Ind Beat Aus By 9 Wickets; Rohit Sharma Scored His 50th Int'l Century

<p>Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s revival left Australia flat as the visitors won the dead-rubber contest in Sydney on Saturday (Oct 25). Playing at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Rohit (unbeaten 121) and Virat (unbeaten 74) stitched a partnership of 168 runs to take India home. Despite the defeat, Australia won the ODI series 2-1 as they now enter the T20I series.</p><h2><strong>Virat-Rohit make statement in India win</strong></h2><p>While Rohit top-scored with an unbeaten 121, but the biggest roar was for Kohli, who made ducks in the first two games won by Australia at Adelaide and Perth which clinched them the series.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This time he was back to his best with a fluent 74 not out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Like Rohit, he has retired from Test and T20 duties and with no more ODI series scheduled Down Under before the 2027 World Cup it was almost certainly their final innings on Australian soil.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I don't know if we'll be coming back to Australia, but it was fun all these years that we played here," said the 38-year-old Rohit.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"You know, a lot of good memories, bad memories. But all in all, I'll take the cricket that I played here."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>India made a confident start to the chase after Mitchell Marsh won the toss and batted first only for Australia to be bowled out for 236.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rohit and Shubman Gill put on 69 before Josh Hazlewood enticed a faint edge from the Indian captain.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That brought the 36-year-old Kohli to the crease and he and Rohit set about knocking off the runs quickly.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rohit was almost flawless in reaching a 33rd ODI ton, with 13 fours and three sixes in his 121, while Kohli brought up a 75th half-century to steer them home.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Going out there and having a situation is always something that brings the best out of me and when Rohit is batting it's pretty easy to kind of rotate the strike, we know each other's game pretty well," said Kohli.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874"><strong>From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We want to say thank you, we've loved coming to this country," he added. "We've played some of our best cricket here so thank you very much."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, Australia were ticking along nicely at 183-3 but lost their last seven wickets for just 53.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Harshit Rana did the damage with 4-39 while Matt Renshaw top-scored with 56.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Marsh and Travis Head made a watchful start but once they got their eye in the runs started flowing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933"><strong>Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Head looked dangerous, hitting six fours in reaching 29 off 25 balls, passing 3,000 one-day runs en route. But he failed to control a cut shot off Mohammed Siraj and was caught at backward point.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Marsh was bowled for 41, confounded by the spin of Axar Patel, and when Matt Short (30) fell to Washington Sundar Australia were 124-3 after 23 overs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shreyas Iyer pulled off a sensational backpeddling catch to remove Alex Carey (24) and it sparked a collapse.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Renshaw reached a maiden ODI half-century, but with the runs drying up he charged at Sundar and was trapped lbw, before Mitchell Owen departed for one and Mitchell Starc for two leaving Australia in trouble at 201-7.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cooper Connolly made a late 23 but the tail failed to wag.</p>

Playing at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma (unbeaten 121) and Virat Kohli (unbeaten 74) stitched a partnership of 168 runs to take India home.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s revival left Australia flat as the visitors won the dead-rubber contest in Sydney on Saturday (Oct 25). Playing at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Rohit (unbeaten 121) and Virat (unbeaten 74) stitched a partnership of 168 runs to take India home. Despite the defeat, Australia won the ODI series 2-1 as they now enter the T20I series. Virat-Rohit make statement in India win While Rohit top-scored with an unbeaten 121, but the biggest roar was for Kohli, who made ducks in the first two games won by Australia at Adelaide and Perth which clinched them the series. This time he was back to his best with a fluent 74 not out. Like Rohit, he has retired from Test and T20 duties and with no more ODI series scheduled Down Under before the 2027 World Cup it was almost certainly their final innings on Australian soil. "I don't know if we'll be coming back to Australia, but it was fun all these years that we played here," said the 38-year-old Rohit. "You know, a lot of good memories, bad memories. But all in all, I'll take the cricket that I played here." India made a confident start to the chase after Mitchell Marsh won the toss and batted first only for Australia to be bowled out for 236. Rohit and Shubman Gill put on 69 before Josh Hazlewood enticed a faint edge from the Indian captain. That brought the 36-year-old Kohli to the crease and he and Rohit set about knocking off the runs quickly. Rohit was almost flawless in reaching a 33rd ODI ton, with 13 fours and three sixes in his 121, while Kohli brought up a 75th half-century to steer them home. "Going out there and having a situation is always something that brings the best out of me and when Rohit is batting it's pretty easy to kind of rotate the strike, we know each other's game pretty well," said Kohli. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history "We want to say thank you, we've loved coming to this country," he added. "We've played some of our best cricket here so thank you very much." Earlier, Australia were ticking along nicely at 183-3 but lost their last seven wickets for just 53. Harshit Rana did the damage with 4-39 while Matt Renshaw top-scored with 56. Marsh and Travis Head made a watchful start but once they got their eye in the runs started flowing. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Head looked dangerous, hitting six fours in reaching 29 off 25 balls, passing 3,000 one-day runs en route. But he failed to control a cut shot off Mohammed Siraj and was caught at backward point. Marsh was bowled for 41, confounded by the spin of Axar Patel, and when Matt Short (30) fell to Washington Sundar Australia were 124-3 after 23 overs. Shreyas Iyer pulled off a sensational backpeddling catch to remove Alex Carey (24) and it sparked a collapse. Renshaw reached a maiden ODI half-century, but with the runs drying up he charged at Sundar and was trapped lbw, before Mitchell Owen departed for one and Mitchell Starc for two leaving Australia in trouble at 201-7. Cooper Connolly made a late 23 but the tail failed to wag.

<p>Playing at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma (unbeaten 121) and Virat Kohli (unbeaten 74) stitched a partnership of 168 runs to take India home.</p>

IND vs AUS: Rohit-Kohli revival leaves Australia flat as visitors win dead-rubber Sydney contest

<p>Rohit Sharma is ageing like a fine wine and slammed a statement hundred in the final ODI against Australia in Sydney on Saturday (Oct 25). Playing in the dead-rubber contest at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, Rohit slammed his 33rd hundred in the 50-over format, silencing all his critics. He was also joined by Virat Kohli, as he too scored a fifty after consecutive ducks in the two earlier contests.</p><h2><strong>Virat-Rohit make statement in India win</strong></h2><p>While Rohit top-scored with an unbeaten 121, but the biggest roar was for Kohli, who made ducks in the first two games won by Australia at Adelaide and Perth which clinched them the series.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This time he was back to his best with a fluent 74 not out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Like Rohit, he has retired from Test and T20 duties and with no more ODI series scheduled Down Under before the 2027 World Cup it was almost certainly their final innings on Australian soil.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I don't know if we'll be coming back to Australia, but it was fun all these years that we played here," said the 38-year-old Rohit.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"You know, a lot of good memories, bad memories. But all in all, I'll take the cricket that I played here."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>India made a confident start to the chase after Mitchell Marsh won the toss and batted first only for Australia to be bowled out for 236.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rohit and Shubman Gill put on 69 before Josh Hazlewood enticed a faint edge from the Indian captain.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That brought the 36-year-old Kohli to the crease and he and Rohit set about knocking off the runs quickly.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rohit was almost flawless in reaching a 33rd ODI ton, with 13 fours and three sixes in his 121, while Kohli brought up a 75th half-century to steer them home.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Going out there and having a situation is always something that brings the best out of me and when Rohit is batting it's pretty easy to kind of rotate the strike, we know each other's game pretty well," said Kohli.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874"><strong>From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We want to say thank you, we've loved coming to this country," he added. "We've played some of our best cricket here so thank you very much."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, Australia were ticking along nicely at 183-3 but lost their last seven wickets for just 53.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Harshit Rana did the damage with 4-39 while Matt Renshaw top-scored with 56.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Marsh and Travis Head made a watchful start but once they got their eye in the runs started flowing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933"><strong>Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Head looked dangerous, hitting six fours in reaching 29 off 25 balls, passing 3,000 one-day runs en route. But he failed to control a cut shot off Mohammed Siraj and was caught at backward point.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Marsh was bowled for 41, confounded by the spin of Axar Patel, and when Matt Short (30) fell to Washington Sundar Australia were 124-3 after 23 overs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shreyas Iyer pulled off a sensational backpeddling catch to remove Alex Carey (24) and it sparked a collapse.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Renshaw reached a maiden ODI half-century, but with the runs drying up he charged at Sundar and was trapped lbw, before Mitchell Owen departed for one and Mitchell Starc for two leaving Australia in trouble at 201-7.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cooper Connolly made a late 23 but the tail failed to wag.</p>

Playing in the dead-rubber contest at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma slammed his 33rd hundred in the 50-over format, silencing all his critics. 

Rohit Sharma is ageing like a fine wine and slammed a statement hundred in the final ODI against Australia in Sydney on Saturday (Oct 25). Playing in the dead-rubber contest at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, Rohit slammed his 33rd hundred in the 50-over format, silencing all his critics. He was also joined by Virat Kohli, as he too scored a fifty after consecutive ducks in the two earlier contests. Virat-Rohit make statement in India win While Rohit top-scored with an unbeaten 121, but the biggest roar was for Kohli, who made ducks in the first two games won by Australia at Adelaide and Perth which clinched them the series. This time he was back to his best with a fluent 74 not out. Like Rohit, he has retired from Test and T20 duties and with no more ODI series scheduled Down Under before the 2027 World Cup it was almost certainly their final innings on Australian soil. "I don't know if we'll be coming back to Australia, but it was fun all these years that we played here," said the 38-year-old Rohit. "You know, a lot of good memories, bad memories. But all in all, I'll take the cricket that I played here." India made a confident start to the chase after Mitchell Marsh won the toss and batted first only for Australia to be bowled out for 236. Rohit and Shubman Gill put on 69 before Josh Hazlewood enticed a faint edge from the Indian captain. That brought the 36-year-old Kohli to the crease and he and Rohit set about knocking off the runs quickly. Rohit was almost flawless in reaching a 33rd ODI ton, with 13 fours and three sixes in his 121, while Kohli brought up a 75th half-century to steer them home. "Going out there and having a situation is always something that brings the best out of me and when Rohit is batting it's pretty easy to kind of rotate the strike, we know each other's game pretty well," said Kohli. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history "We want to say thank you, we've loved coming to this country," he added. "We've played some of our best cricket here so thank you very much." Earlier, Australia were ticking along nicely at 183-3 but lost their last seven wickets for just 53. Harshit Rana did the damage with 4-39 while Matt Renshaw top-scored with 56. Marsh and Travis Head made a watchful start but once they got their eye in the runs started flowing. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Head looked dangerous, hitting six fours in reaching 29 off 25 balls, passing 3,000 one-day runs en route. But he failed to control a cut shot off Mohammed Siraj and was caught at backward point. Marsh was bowled for 41, confounded by the spin of Axar Patel, and when Matt Short (30) fell to Washington Sundar Australia were 124-3 after 23 overs. Shreyas Iyer pulled off a sensational backpeddling catch to remove Alex Carey (24) and it sparked a collapse. Renshaw reached a maiden ODI half-century, but with the runs drying up he charged at Sundar and was trapped lbw, before Mitchell Owen departed for one and Mitchell Starc for two leaving Australia in trouble at 201-7. Cooper Connolly made a late 23 but the tail failed to wag.

<p>Playing in the dead-rubber contest at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma slammed his 33rd hundred in the 50-over format, silencing all his critics.&nbsp;</p>

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma silences critics with statement ton in Sydney; Virat joins run feast with fifty

<p>During the ongoing India vs Australia ODI series, a video of Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma heading to the team hotel has gone viral on the social media. In the clip, Gambhir is seen jokingly teasing Rohit about a possible farewell match and asking for a photo together. Gambhir can be heard saying (as per translation), “Rohit, everyone thought today was your farewell match, at least post a photo”</p><h2>Watch the viral video below -</h2>

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<p>Rohit, who made his return to international cricket in the opening ODI against Australia in Perth, had a tough outing and scored only eight runs. However, he made a strong comeback in the second ODI at Adelaide, scoring a steady 73 runs. Along with Shreyas Iyer’s 61, he helped India to post a total of 264 for 9. Although Australia chased down the target to seal the series 2-0, but Rohit’s knock stood out for his determination under pressure.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-rohit-sharma-scripts-history-becomes-first-asian-player-to-achieve-this-record-in-sena-countries-1761212790933"><strong>IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma scripts history, becomes first Asian player to achieve THIS record in SENA countries</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rohit handled the Powerplay with patience, facing 17 dot balls from Josh Hazlewood before settling in and playing his trademark shots. His innings also brought a major milestone, as he became the first Indian batter to score 1,000 ODI runs against Australia in their home conditions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He also reached another significant milestone in ODIs by becoming India’s third-highest run-scorer with 11,249 runs, surpassing Sourav Ganguly’s total of 11,221.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Check - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-5-indian-batters-with-most-odi-runs-sachin-tendulkar-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-sourav-ganguly-rahul-dravid-1761216996394"><strong>Meet 5 Indian batters with most ODI runs, 2 active players on list</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Since Rohit was removed as ODI captain, there has been constant speculation among fans about his future in the team and whether he will be part of India’s 2027 ODI World Cup squad, alongside Virat Kohli. However, his innings in the second ODI against Australia have come as a relief for fans, as it’s crucial for him to keep scoring runs and maintain his good form.&nbsp;</p>

After managing only eight runs on his international return in Perth, Rohit bounced back with a solid 73 in the second ODI against Australia at Adelaide

During the ongoing India vs Australia ODI series, a video of Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma heading to the team hotel has gone viral on the social media. In the clip, Gambhir is seen jokingly teasing Rohit about a possible farewell match and asking for a photo together. Gambhir can be heard saying (as per translation), “Rohit, everyone thought today was your farewell match, at least post a photo” Watch the viral video below -

<p>After managing only eight runs on his international return in Perth, Rohit bounced back with a solid 73 in the second ODI against Australia at Adelaide</p>

Gautam Gambhir's hilarious 'farewell' chat with Rohit Sharma goes viral - WATCH

<p>India lost the second consecutive ODI of the three-match series on Thursday (Oct 23) in Adelaide as Australia took an unassailable lead in the series with one more match to go. Despite loss, one good thing came out of the match - Rohit Sharma scoring a fifty. The former Indian skipper was scratchy in his innings but managed to get 73 in the end on a pitch which was difficult for batters to start with. Shubman Gill, who replaced Rohit as ODI skipper ahead of the series, was full of praise for the veteran batter despite the series loss.</p><h2>Gill on Rohit's scratchy 50 in Adelaide</h2><p>“Never easy coming back and playing after a long time. The initial phase was challenging, but very pleased with how he batted. He fought well — I would say he missed out on a really big knock,” Gill said about Rohit after the match. The Indian skipper was also asked about the loss, to which he acknowledged dropping a couple of catches as the reason and not the sub-par score.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-w-vs-nz-w-pratika-rawal-now-joint-fastest-to-1000-wodi-runs-as-india-post-record-total-1761233477807">Rawal joint-fastest to THIS WODI milestone as India post record total vs NZ-W</a></p><p>“We had just enough runs on the board. Never easy when you drop a couple of chances to be able to defend that kind of a total,” said the Indian skipper. India scored 264/9 while batting first as Australia chased it down with two wickets in hand and 22 balls to spare.</p><h2>Kohli scores rare consecutive duck</h2><p>While Rohit dusted off his first ODI failure with a fifty in Adelaide, his long-time teammate Virat Kohli bagged a second consecutive duck. Kohli, who has more than 14k ODI runs and most tons (51) than anyone else in this format of the game, was trapped LBW off an incoming delivery. Including Adelaide, Kohli has 18 ducks in his ODI career but never consecutive ones. His last duck in ODIs came in 2023 against England in ODI World Cup.</p>

Shubman Gill, who replaced Rohit as ODI skipper ahead of the series, was full of praise for the veteran batter despite the series loss. The former Indian skipper was scratchy in his innings but managed to get 73.

India lost the second consecutive ODI of the three-match series on Thursday (Oct 23) in Adelaide as Australia took an unassailable lead in the series with one more match to go. Despite loss, one good thing came out of the match - Rohit Sharma scoring a fifty. The former Indian skipper was scratchy in his innings but managed to get 73 in the end on a pitch which was difficult for batters to start with. Shubman Gill, who replaced Rohit as ODI skipper ahead of the series, was full of praise for the veteran batter despite the series loss. Gill on Rohit's scratchy 50 in Adelaide “Never easy coming back and playing after a long time. The initial phase was challenging, but very pleased with how he batted. He fought well — I would say he missed out on a really big knock,” Gill said about Rohit after the match. The Indian skipper was also asked about the loss, to which he acknowledged dropping a couple of catches as the reason and not the sub-par score. Also Read - Rawal joint-fastest to THIS WODI milestone as India post record total vs NZ-W “We had just enough runs on the board. Never easy when you drop a couple of chances to be able to defend that kind of a total,” said the Indian skipper. India scored 264/9 while batting first as Australia chased it down with two wickets in hand and 22 balls to spare. Kohli scores rare consecutive duck While Rohit dusted off his first ODI failure with a fifty in Adelaide, his long-time teammate Virat Kohli bagged a second consecutive duck. Kohli, who has more than 14k ODI runs and most tons (51) than anyone else in this format of the game, was trapped LBW off an incoming delivery. Including Adelaide, Kohli has 18 ducks in his ODI career but never consecutive ones. His last duck in ODIs came in 2023 against England in ODI World Cup.

<p>Shubman Gill, who replaced Rohit as ODI skipper ahead of the series, was full of praise for the veteran batter despite the series loss. The former Indian skipper was scratchy in his innings but managed to get 73.</p>

'Missed out...,' says India skipper Gill on Rohit's fifty in second ODI vs Australia

From Sachin Tendulkar to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly

<p>From Sachin Tendulkar to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly</p>

Meet 5 Indian batters with most ODI runs, 2 active players on list

<p>In the ongoing second ODI between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval, Rohit Sharma gave India a strong start by scoring 73 runs from 97 balls. His innings included seven fours and two sixes and he also shared a 118-run stand for the third wicket with Shreyas Iyer. By hitting two sixes on Thursday (Oct 23), Rohit added another milestone to his name. His first six of the match off Mitchell Owen made him the first Asian cricketer to hit 150 sixes in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia). So far, Rohit has played 156 matches across formats in SENA nations and smashed 151 sixes.</p><h2>Asian batters with most sixes in SENA countries</h2><p><strong>Also Check - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-indian-batters-fastest-to-9000-runs-in-odis-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-sourav-ganguly-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-1760623564944"><strong>From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters fastest to 9000 runs in ODIs</strong></a></p>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player</strong></td><td><strong>Country</strong></td><td><strong>M</strong></td><td><strong>Sixes</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>India</td><td>156</td><td>151</td></tr><tr><td>Sanath Jayasuriya</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>171</td><td>113</td></tr><tr><td>Shahid Afridi</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>139</td><td>105</td></tr><tr><td>MS Dhoni</td><td>India</td><td>175</td><td>83</td></tr><tr><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>India</td><td>177</td><td>83</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<p>The overall record for the most sixes in SENA countries belongs to former New Zealand opener Martin Guptill, who hit 309 sixes in 250 matches.</p><h2>Batters with most sixes in SENA countries</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player</strong></td><td><strong>Country</strong></td><td><strong>M</strong></td><td><strong>Sixes</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Martin Guptill</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>250</td><td>309</td></tr><tr><td>Brendon McCullum</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>307</td><td>286</td></tr><tr><td>Eoin Morgan</td><td>England</td><td>250</td><td>244</td></tr><tr><td>Jos Buttler</td><td>England</td><td>242</td><td>224</td></tr><tr><td>AB De Villiers</td><td>South Africa</td><td>275</td><td>205</td></tr><tr><td>David Warner</td><td>Australia</td><td>255</td><td>202</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<p>Rohit also reached another major achievement in ODIs by becoming India’s third-highest run-scorer, going past Sourav Ganguly’s total of 11,221 ODI runs. He achieved this feat with a boundary off Adam Zampa in the 21st over of the match.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-adam-gilchrist-posts-heartfelt-message-for-rohit-sharma-recalls-first-meeting-in-2008-experience-in-ipl-1761205564877"><strong>Adam Gilchrist posts heartfelt message for Rohit Sharma, recalls first meeting in 2008, experience in IPL</strong></a></p><h2>Indian batters with most runs in ODIs</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player</strong></td><td><strong>M</strong></td><td><strong>R</strong></td><td>BS</td><td><strong>100/50</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Sachin Tendulkar</td><td>463</td><td>18,426</td><td>200*</td><td>49/96</td></tr><tr><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>304*</td><td>14,181</td><td>183</td><td>51/74</td></tr><tr><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>275*</td><td>11,249</td><td>264</td><td>32/59</td></tr><tr><td>Sourav Ganguly</td><td>308</td><td>11,221</td><td>183</td><td>22/71</td></tr><tr><td>Rahul Dravid</td><td>340</td><td>10,768</td><td>153</td><td>12/82</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<p>Additionally, Rohit became the first Indian player to score 1,000 ODI runs against Australia in Australia (excluding World Cups). He achieved this feat in the third over of the match with a boundary off Mitchell Starc.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With this achievement, Rohit also joined an elite list of legendary players that includes Viv Richards, Desmond Haynes, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene - other players who have scored 1,000 ODI runs against Australia on their home soil.&nbsp;</p>

Rohit Sharma scored 73 runs for India in the second ODI, hammering two sixes during his 97-ball stay at the crease.

In the ongoing second ODI between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval, Rohit Sharma gave India a strong start by scoring 73 runs from 97 balls. His innings included seven fours and two sixes and he also shared a 118-run stand for the third wicket with Shreyas Iyer. By hitting two sixes on Thursday (Oct 23), Rohit added another milestone to his name. His first six of the match off Mitchell Owen made him the first Asian cricketer to hit 150 sixes in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia). So far, Rohit has played 156 matches across formats in SENA nations and smashed 151 sixes. Asian batters with most sixes in SENA countries Also Check - From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters fastest to 9000 runs in ODIs

<p>Rohit Sharma scored 73 runs for India in the second ODI, hammering two sixes during his 97-ball stay at the crease.</p>

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma scripts history, becomes first Asian player to achieve THIS record in SENA countries

<p>Legendary Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist was making rounds on Thursday (Oct 23) after he posted a selfie on his Instagram account as India took on Australia at the famous Adelaide Oval. Right before the start of the second ODI at the Oval, Gilchrist and Rohit were snapped together as they shared valuable time on the field. Shortly after the mini-together, Gilchrist posted a selfie with Rohit, recalling their time together in the IPL and the 2008 India tour of Australia.</p>

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<h2><strong>Gilchrist posts heartfelt message for Rohit</strong></h2><p>“This bloke reminded me today it was standing on this very ground, the beautiful @adelaideoval when we first met each other in 2008. It was just when we’d both been bought by the Deccan Chargers, in the very first @iplt20 auction. From there a friendship was born. An old bull leaving International cricket, partnering with a young bull on the rise to becoming one of Indias greats. @rohitsharma45 it’s been a pleasure to play against and with you, to observe you as a broadcaster and fan, and even better to know you as a mate. #kepke,” posted Gilchrist on his Instagram handle.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874"><strong>From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2008, Rohit was part of the Indian team that toured Australia in the white-ball series; the same series saw Gilchrist’s farewell from international cricket. It was during India’s match against Australia when both these players met in the opposition dugout. While the first meeting was less remembered, months later they both reunited in the Deccan Chargers camp for the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933"><strong>Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the first season did not go according to plan for Deccan Chargers, where both were teammates, that was not the case in the second season. Both Rohit and Gilchrist won the IPL with the Deccan Chargers in 2009 and shared the dressing room together until 2011 before the former left for the Mumbai Indians.</p>

In 2008, Rohit Sharma was part of the Indian team that toured Australia in the white-ball series; the same series saw Adam Gilchrist’s farewell from international cricket.

Legendary Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist was making rounds on Thursday (Oct 23) after he posted a selfie on his Instagram account as India took on Australia at the famous Adelaide Oval. Right before the start of the second ODI at the Oval, Gilchrist and Rohit were snapped together as they shared valuable time on the field. Shortly after the mini-together, Gilchrist posted a selfie with Rohit, recalling their time together in the IPL and the 2008 India tour of Australia.

<p>In 2008, Rohit Sharma was part of the Indian team that toured Australia in the white-ball series; the same series saw Adam Gilchrist’s farewell from international cricket.</p>

Adam Gilchrist posts heartfelt message for Rohit Sharma, recalls first meeting in 2008, experience in IPL

<p>Rohit Sharma was replaced as ODI skipper before India's white-ball tour of Australia began. He played the first ODI in Perth on October 19 at his usual opening position but failed - scoring just eight runs of 14 balls. This was Rohit's first game in international cricket since Champions Trophy 2025 final which India had won in March earlier this year. Since the win, Rohit has retired from Test cricket and now plays only in 50-over format for India. He, however, seems to be in a bit of hot soup over his place in the team.</p><h2>Jaiswal to replace Rohit in Adelaide?</h2><p>Ahead of the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday (Oct 23), young southpaw Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen having a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief of selectors Ajit Agarkar. This could be an indication to gearing up Jaiswal for the slot of opening batter in the ODIs in the long run. Agarkar and Gambhir have already said that it would be unfair to youngsters confirm Rohit's place of the 2027 ODI World Cup which is still nearly two years away. Nonetheless, Jaiswal clearly has the attention from the people in position who can make him the ODI opener.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir in a long animated chat with backup opener Yashasvi Jaiswal after Rohit Sharma walked off towards the team hotel 👀👀<br><br>Will he get a game in this series?? <a href="https://t.co/oqFDRvsN5E">pic.twitter.com/oqFDRvsN5E</a></p>&mdash; Starboy ✨ YBJ (@starboyybj) <a href="https://twitter.com/starboyybj/status/1980904952068522302?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-asif-afridi-pak-spinner-becomes-oldest-to-take-a-five-for-on-test-debut-1761136207147">Who is Asif Afridi? Pak spinner becomes oldest to take a five-for on Test debut</a></p><h2>What Jaiswal hasn't played in ODIs as much?</h2><p>Jaiswal has been a regular fixture in the ODI team but has not gotten enough opportunities in the white-ball formats, i.e ODIs and T20Is. Abhishek Sharma was given opportunity in the T20Is when Rohit retired last year and he has done exceptionally well. Sanju Samson was given the role of opener alongside Sharma in the 20-over cricket but Shubman Gill, India's Test &amp; ODI skipper as well as vice-captain in T20Is, is now back for that position.</p><p>Gill also opens the batting in ODIs along with Rohit and seems like Jaiswal will be getting the former India skipper's place once he retires or thought of otherwise by the BCCI.</p>

Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen having a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief of selectors Ajit Agarkar. This could be an indication to gearing up Jaiswal for the slot of opening batter in the ODIs in the long run.

Rohit Sharma was replaced as ODI skipper before India's white-ball tour of Australia began. He played the first ODI in Perth on October 19 at his usual opening position but failed - scoring just eight runs of 14 balls. This was Rohit's first game in international cricket since Champions Trophy 2025 final which India had won in March earlier this year. Since the win, Rohit has retired from Test cricket and now plays only in 50-over format for India. He, however, seems to be in a bit of hot soup over his place in the team. Jaiswal to replace Rohit in Adelaide? Ahead of the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday (Oct 23), young southpaw Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen having a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief of selectors Ajit Agarkar. This could be an indication to gearing up Jaiswal for the slot of opening batter in the ODIs in the long run. Agarkar and Gambhir have already said that it would be unfair to youngsters confirm Rohit's place of the 2027 ODI World Cup which is still nearly two years away. Nonetheless, Jaiswal clearly has the attention from the people in position who can make him the ODI opener.

<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen having a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief of selectors Ajit Agarkar. This could be an indication to gearing up Jaiswal for the slot of opening batter in the ODIs in the long run.</p>

Yashasvi Jaiswal in line to replace Rohit as ODI opener? Viral video sparks rumours

Here is a look at India’s last five results at Adelaide Oval in ODIs featuring tie vs Sri Lanka. As India take on Australia in the second ODI at the Adeliade Oval, here is a detailed look at India’s last five matches at the venue in ODIs. 

<p>Here is a look at India’s last five results at Adelaide Oval in ODIs featuring tie vs Sri Lanka. As India take on Australia in the second ODI at the Adeliade Oval, here is a detailed look at India’s last five matches at the venue in ODIs.&nbsp;</p>

India’s last five ODI results at Adelaide Oval ft tie vs Sri Lanka

<p>Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed miserably in their first ODI back after the Champions Trophy 2025. Rohit scored just eight runs while Kohli bagged a duck as India lost the first of three ODIs against Australia on a pacy and bouncy Perth pitch. Rohit and Kohli had last played for India in March earlier this year and have since announced retirement from Test cricket to go with their retirement from T20Is last year. While the discussion about their place in the side, especially for ODI World Cup 2027, has picked up volume, the performance in Perth surely didn't help the case.</p><h2>Sunil Gavaskar cuts slack to Rohit and Kohli</h2><p>“They were playing on probably the bounciest pitch in Australia. It wasn’t going to be easy, especially for players who haven’t played international cricket for a couple of months. It was challenging for Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, who usually play international cricket quite regularly,” Gavaskar said while talking to India Today.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/milestone-alert-deepti-sharma-becomes-first-indian-and-fourth-overall-in-wodis-to-achieve-this-record-1760945687751">MILESTONE ALERT! Deepti Sharma becomes first Indian and fourth overall in WODIs to achieve THIS record</a></p><p>The former India cricketer, however, was sure that Adelaide would be where the duo will come up with better adjustment to pace and bounce. Gavaskar also said: "Don’t be surprised if Rohit and Kohli score big in the next two games. They are coming back after a few months away from international cricket."</p><h2>India look to forget Perth quickly</h2><p>After the failure in Perth game which was marred by multiple rain breaks, Indian team would be hoping to regroup before the second ODI on October 23 in Adelaide. None of the Indian batters could cross 20-run mark in Perth barring Axar Patel (31) and KL Rahul (38), showing the pitch was difficult for everyone, not just Rohit and Kohli. Australia, however, played like the home team's supposed to, chasing the DLS adjusted target of 131 in 21.1 runs out 26 over available.</p>

Rohit scored just eight runs while Kohli bagged a duck as India lost the first of three ODIs against Australia in Perth. While the discussion about their place in the side, especially for ODI WC 2027, has picked up volume, the performance in Perth surely didn't help the case.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed miserably in their first ODI back after the Champions Trophy 2025. Rohit scored just eight runs while Kohli bagged a duck as India lost the first of three ODIs against Australia on a pacy and bouncy Perth pitch. Rohit and Kohli had last played for India in March earlier this year and have since announced retirement from Test cricket to go with their retirement from T20Is last year. While the discussion about their place in the side, especially for ODI World Cup 2027, has picked up volume, the performance in Perth surely didn't help the case. Sunil Gavaskar cuts slack to Rohit and Kohli “They were playing on probably the bounciest pitch in Australia. It wasn’t going to be easy, especially for players who haven’t played international cricket for a couple of months. It was challenging for Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, who usually play international cricket quite regularly,” Gavaskar said while talking to India Today. Also Read - MILESTONE ALERT! Deepti Sharma becomes first Indian and fourth overall in WODIs to achieve THIS record The former India cricketer, however, was sure that Adelaide would be where the duo will come up with better adjustment to pace and bounce. Gavaskar also said: "Don’t be surprised if Rohit and Kohli score big in the next two games. They are coming back after a few months away from international cricket." India look to forget Perth quickly After the failure in Perth game which was marred by multiple rain breaks, Indian team would be hoping to regroup before the second ODI on October 23 in Adelaide. None of the Indian batters could cross 20-run mark in Perth barring Axar Patel (31) and KL Rahul (38), showing the pitch was difficult for everyone, not just Rohit and Kohli. Australia, however, played like the home team's supposed to, chasing the DLS adjusted target of 131 in 21.1 runs out 26 over available.

<p>Rohit scored just eight runs while Kohli bagged a duck as India lost the first of three ODIs against Australia in Perth. While the discussion about their place in the side, especially for ODI WC 2027, has picked up volume, the performance in Perth surely didn't help the case.</p>

'Don’t be surprised if...,' Sunil Gavaskar makes blunt assessment after Rohit, Kohli fail in Perth

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli here is a look at five Indian players with most international appearances. The honourable list is led by Sachin Tendulkar with 664 appearances for India while MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid are also part of it. 

<p>From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli here is a look at five Indian players with most international appearances. The honourable list is led by Sachin Tendulkar with 664 appearances for India while MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid are also part of it.&nbsp;</p>

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian players with most international appearances

<p>It was a day to forget for India’s star duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as they failed to deliver on their return to the national side. Playing at the Optus Stadium in Perth in the first of three ODI matches on Sunday (Oct 19), Rohit (8) was followed by Virat (0) as both were dismissed in the opening 30 minutes of the Indian innings. Then failure came after much hype surrounding the return of both Virat and Rohit to the Indian side after seven months.</p><h2><strong>Rohit, Virat disappoint on return</strong></h2><p>Having waited seven months to return to action for the national side, things did not go according to plan for the Indian star duo. On the fourth ball of the fourth over, Rohit was dismissed after being surprised by a ball that stayed short. The resulting delivery saw Rohit edge the ball to Matthew Renshaw, who was on his ODI debut. Renshaw, standing in the second slip, made no mistakes as India lost their former skipper.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874"><strong>From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Things would then turn from bad to worse as Virat’s stay did not last long in the middle. Having played out a maiden over against Mitchell Starc, the former India captain tried to put away the same bowler on the first ball of the seventh over; however, Virat’s effort was clutched by Cooper Connolly at point. The star batter failed to break the duck and returned empty-handed on his return.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933"><strong>Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At the time of writing, India were 25/3 in 8.3 overs as rain interrupted play at the Optus Stadium. New skipper Shubman Gill was dismissed on the first ball of the ninth over on 10, having been dismissed by Nathan Ellis while attempting a flick to the fine leg region. Shreyas Iyer (2) and Axar Patel (0) were in the middle with rain playing spoilsport.</p>

Having waited seven months to return to action for the national side, things did not go according to plan for the Indian star duo. On the fourth ball of the fourth over, Rohit was dismissed after being surprised by a ball that stayed short. 

It was a day to forget for India’s star duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as they failed to deliver on their return to the national side. Playing at the Optus Stadium in Perth in the first of three ODI matches on Sunday (Oct 19), Rohit (8) was followed by Virat (0) as both were dismissed in the opening 30 minutes of the Indian innings. Then failure came after much hype surrounding the return of both Virat and Rohit to the Indian side after seven months. Rohit, Virat disappoint on return Having waited seven months to return to action for the national side, things did not go according to plan for the Indian star duo. On the fourth ball of the fourth over, Rohit was dismissed after being surprised by a ball that stayed short. The resulting delivery saw Rohit edge the ball to Matthew Renshaw, who was on his ODI debut. Renshaw, standing in the second slip, made no mistakes as India lost their former skipper. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Things would then turn from bad to worse as Virat’s stay did not last long in the middle. Having played out a maiden over against Mitchell Starc, the former India captain tried to put away the same bowler on the first ball of the seventh over; however, Virat’s effort was clutched by Cooper Connolly at point. The star batter failed to break the duck and returned empty-handed on his return. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more At the time of writing, India were 25/3 in 8.3 overs as rain interrupted play at the Optus Stadium. New skipper Shubman Gill was dismissed on the first ball of the ninth over on 10, having been dismissed by Nathan Ellis while attempting a flick to the fine leg region. Shreyas Iyer (2) and Axar Patel (0) were in the middle with rain playing spoilsport.

<p>Having waited seven months to return to action for the national side, things did not go according to plan for the Indian star duo. On the fourth ball of the fourth over, Rohit was dismissed after being surprised by a ball that stayed short.&nbsp;</p>

AUS vs IND, 1st ODI: Rohit, Virat disappoint on return as pressure mounts on star duo

<p>Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma finally made their much-awaited return to the Indian team on Sunday (Oct 19) as the Men in Blue are set to take on Australia in the first of a three-match ODI series. Having last played for India in the Champions Trophy final in March and also announced their retirement from the Test format, Rohit and Virat had not played for the national side since March. At the time of writing, Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Rohit, Virat return</strong></h2><p>The duo of Virat and Rohit was absent from the England and West Indies series, having called time on their red-ball career in May. They had already retired from the T20I format after the conclusion of the 2024 T20 World Cup, which means Virat and Rohit are now only available for the 50-over format.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Interestingly, when the team for the Australia series was announced, Rohit was dropped as captain but included in the squad for the ODI series. The captain’s armband was passed on to Gill, who was promoted to the role while already serving as the Test team captain. He was also elevated to the T20I team’s vice-captain role.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874"><strong>From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Nitish Reddy on debut</strong></h2><p>The Indian team opted to give Nitish Kumar Reddy his debut ODI cap, having excelled during last summer’s Australia tour in the Test format. This meant Nitish has now represented India in all three formats in a span of the last 12 months. On the other hand, Kuldeep Yadav had to settle for a place on the bench despite impressing in the Test series against the West Indies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933"><strong>Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Teams News</strong></h2><p><strong>India (Playing XI):</strong> Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Australia (Playing XI):</strong> Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Matthew Short, Josh Philippe(w), Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i><strong>More to Follow.…</strong></i></p>

Having last played for India in the Champions Trophy final in March and also announced their retirement from the Test format, Rohit and Virat had not played for the national side since March. 

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma finally made their much-awaited return to the Indian team on Sunday (Oct 19) as the Men in Blue are set to take on Australia in the first of a three-match ODI series. Having last played for India in the Champions Trophy final in March and also announced their retirement from the Test format, Rohit and Virat had not played for the national side since March. At the time of writing, Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first. Rohit, Virat return The duo of Virat and Rohit was absent from the England and West Indies series, having called time on their red-ball career in May. They had already retired from the T20I format after the conclusion of the 2024 T20 World Cup, which means Virat and Rohit are now only available for the 50-over format. Interestingly, when the team for the Australia series was announced, Rohit was dropped as captain but included in the squad for the ODI series. The captain’s armband was passed on to Gill, who was promoted to the role while already serving as the Test team captain. He was also elevated to the T20I team’s vice-captain role. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Nitish Reddy on debut The Indian team opted to give Nitish Kumar Reddy his debut ODI cap, having excelled during last summer’s Australia tour in the Test format. This meant Nitish has now represented India in all three formats in a span of the last 12 months. On the other hand, Kuldeep Yadav had to settle for a place on the bench despite impressing in the Test series against the West Indies. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Teams News India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Matthew Short, Josh Philippe(w), Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood More to Follow.…

<p>Having last played for India in the Champions Trophy final in March and also announced their retirement from the Test format, Rohit and Virat had not played for the national side since March.&nbsp;</p>

AUS vs IND, 1st ODI: Rohit, Virat return as India name Playing XI for Perth clash; Nitish Reddy debuts

<p>A new chapter in India’s white-ball journey begins on Sunday (October 19) as Shubman Gill leads the team in the first ODI against Australia in Perth, marking the start of a three-match ODI and five-match T20I series. The tour comes at a pivotal time for both sides — India ushering in a fresh leadership cycle ahead of the 2027 World Cup, and Australia looking to test their bench strength amid injury concerns to key players. The series rekindles one of cricket’s most intense modern rivalries. From the Gabba heroics to recent white-ball thrillers, India–Australia contests have rarely been short of drama or firepower. With the hosts boasting their traditional pace battery and the visitors armed with a growing arsenal of fast bowlers, the stage is set for another fierce duel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ahead of the first OD,I former Australia batter Aaron Finch underlined the significance of the pace battle that has come to define India’s tours Down Under. Responding to question from WION during a virtual interaction, Finch said he expects both attacks to play a decisive role. “Any time that India travel to Australia, it’s exciting because there’s pace,” Finch said. “There’s a dynamic fast bowling unit, obviously without Bumrah this time. But I think both teams are looking at depth. India are working on combinations with an eye to the World Cup. There’ll be some aggressive batters at the top, a lot of experience, and a lot of pressure — but it’ll be great fun to watch.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indiaw-vs-englandw-icc-womens-world-cup-2025-head-to-head-record-in-odis-1760786777130"><strong>India-W vs England-W, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Head-to-head record in ODIs</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>India’s rise as a fast-bowling force has flipped long-held narratives. Their back-to-back Test series wins in 2018–19 and 2020–21 were built on the shoulders of their quicks, and that evolution has extended into the limited-overs game. Finch, however, brushed aside suggestions that Australia are under pressure to reassert dominance at home. “I don’t think there’s any extra pressure to take back dominance,” he said. “Both teams have had success home and away in the one-day format. Any time you wear your national cap, you’re representing everyone who supports cricket in your country. There’s never any extra pressure — because you can’t try harder than you already do.”</p><h2>Shubman Gill as ODI captain</h2><p>The series also marks Gill’s first assignment as full-time ODI captain, a move Finch endorsed as a smart call for the next four-year cycle. “It’s a great move to get Shubman in at this time,” Finch, JioStar expert said during a media day ahead of the first ODI of India’s Tour of Australia on October 19. “He’s a wonderful player in all formats, and this gives him the runway to lead well into the next World Cup cycle. Planning and preparation are so important — and he’s shown he’s up for it.” Australia will be without captain Pat Cummins, Cameron Green and Josh Inglis, with the absences opening doors for fringe players. “While you want to win every series, at this time of the cycle it’s also about fact-finding,” Finch explained. “Matt Renshaw is one I’m excited to see get opportunities. He’s evolved his game and can slot in at different positions. This is the time to find combinations and depth.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Finch also spoke about Rohit Sharma’s continued impact, despite no longer captaining the ODI side. “The great thing about Rohit’s approach has been his sacrifice for the team,” Finch said. “It would’ve been easy for him to just keep batting for records, but he changed his game to dominate the first 10 overs. That won’t change. Like when Travis Head walks out to bat, you can’t turn the TV off — something exciting will happen.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The India–Australia rivalry, Finch added, remains one of cricket’s most intense. “You look back over time, both teams have been right at the top,” he said. “Virat Kohli brings that intensity from ball one, for Australia it was David Warner. Two proud cricketing countries that leave nothing in the tank — that’s what makes these series special.”</p><h2>Rohit-Kohli last series in Australia?</h2><p>With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma potentially playing their last series on Australian soil, Finch said fans can expect big turnouts. “Watching greats of the game up close is unbelievable,” he said. “The presence they bring — not just to teammates, but to fans — is special. If this is indeed their last series here, I’ve no doubt fans will turn up in huge numbers.”</p>

Aaron Finch shares his thoughts as India set to start their tour in Australia. The former Australian batter talked about the the pace battle of the two teams, Gill’s captaincy, and the special intensity of the rivalry

A new chapter in India’s white-ball journey begins on Sunday (October 19) as Shubman Gill leads the team in the first ODI against Australia in Perth, marking the start of a three-match ODI and five-match T20I series. The tour comes at a pivotal time for both sides — India ushering in a fresh leadership cycle ahead of the 2027 World Cup, and Australia looking to test their bench strength amid injury concerns to key players. The series rekindles one of cricket’s most intense modern rivalries. From the Gabba heroics to recent white-ball thrillers, India–Australia contests have rarely been short of drama or firepower. With the hosts boasting their traditional pace battery and the visitors armed with a growing arsenal of fast bowlers, the stage is set for another fierce duel. Ahead of the first OD,I former Australia batter Aaron Finch underlined the significance of the pace battle that has come to define India’s tours Down Under. Responding to question from WION during a virtual interaction, Finch said he expects both attacks to play a decisive role. “Any time that India travel to Australia, it’s exciting because there’s pace,” Finch said. “There’s a dynamic fast bowling unit, obviously without Bumrah this time. But I think both teams are looking at depth. India are working on combinations with an eye to the World Cup. There’ll be some aggressive batters at the top, a lot of experience, and a lot of pressure — but it’ll be great fun to watch.” Also Read: India-W vs England-W, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Head-to-head record in ODIs India’s rise as a fast-bowling force has flipped long-held narratives. Their back-to-back Test series wins in 2018–19 and 2020–21 were built on the shoulders of their quicks, and that evolution has extended into the limited-overs game. Finch, however, brushed aside suggestions that Australia are under pressure to reassert dominance at home. “I don’t think there’s any extra pressure to take back dominance,” he said. “Both teams have had success home and away in the one-day format. Any time you wear your national cap, you’re representing everyone who supports cricket in your country. There’s never any extra pressure — because you can’t try harder than you already do.” Shubman Gill as ODI captain The series also marks Gill’s first assignment as full-time ODI captain, a move Finch endorsed as a smart call for the next four-year cycle. “It’s a great move to get Shubman in at this time,” Finch, JioStar expert said during a media day ahead of the first ODI of India’s Tour of Australia on October 19. “He’s a wonderful player in all formats, and this gives him the runway to lead well into the next World Cup cycle. Planning and preparation are so important — and he’s shown he’s up for it.” Australia will be without captain Pat Cummins, Cameron Green and Josh Inglis, with the absences opening doors for fringe players. “While you want to win every series, at this time of the cycle it’s also about fact-finding,” Finch explained. “Matt Renshaw is one I’m excited to see get opportunities. He’s evolved his game and can slot in at different positions. This is the time to find combinations and depth.” Finch also spoke about Rohit Sharma’s continued impact, despite no longer captaining the ODI side. “The great thing about Rohit’s approach has been his sacrifice for the team,” Finch said. “It would’ve been easy for him to just keep batting for records, but he changed his game to dominate the first 10 overs. That won’t change. Like when Travis Head walks out to bat, you can’t turn the TV off — something exciting will happen.” The India–Australia rivalry, Finch added, remains one of cricket’s most intense. “You look back over time, both teams have been right at the top,” he said. “Virat Kohli brings that intensity from ball one, for Australia it was David Warner. Two proud cricketing countries that leave nothing in the tank — that’s what makes these series special.” Rohit-Kohli last series in Australia? With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma potentially playing their last series on Australian soil, Finch said fans can expect big turnouts. “Watching greats of the game up close is unbelievable,” he said. “The presence they bring — not just to teammates, but to fans — is special. If this is indeed their last series here, I’ve no doubt fans will turn up in huge numbers.”

<p>Aaron Finch shares his thoughts as India set to start their tour in Australia. The former Australian batter talked about the the pace battle of the two teams, Gill’s captaincy, and the special intensity of the rivalry</p>

WION Exclusive: 'There’ll be a lot of pressure… but it’ll be fun to watch' — Aaron Finch on fiery pace battle as India-Australia rivalry begins

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with most ODI runs since 2000. The honourable list also features the legendary names like MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh. 

<p>From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with most ODI runs since 2000. The honourable list also features the legendary names like MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh.&nbsp;</p>

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters with most ODI runs since 2000

<p>Shubman Gill is all set to make his ODI captaincy debut as India take on Australia in the opening contest on Sunday (Oct 19) at the Optus Stadium in Perth. In what will serve as the return game for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the Indian set-up, the Men in Blue will be prepared to give their best in the first of three ODI matches on Sunday. Leading into the contest, new captain Gill was full of praise for Virat and Rohit, stating he idolised them in his early days and looks forward to taking captaincy tips from them.</p><h2><strong>Gill praises Rohit, Virat</strong></h2><p>"I mean, obviously, these are the kind of players I used to idolise when I was growing up. The kind of hunger that they had used to inspire me. It is a big honour for me to be able to lead such legends of the game. I am sure there would be so many moments in this series where I would be able to learn from them. If I get in a difficult position, I wouldn't shy away from taking advice from them," Gill said on the eve of the opening ODI in Perth.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sunday’s contest will be the first time since March when Rohit and Virat will take the field donning the Indian jersey. The duo was absent from the England and West Indies series, having called time on their red-ball career in May. They had already retired from the T20I format after the conclusion of the 2024 T20 World Cup.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874"><strong>From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When the team for the Australia series was announced, Rohit was dropped as captain but included in the squad for the ODI series. The captain’s armband was passed on to Gill, who was promoted to the role while already serving as the Test team captain. He was also elevated to the T20I team’s vice-captain role.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933"><strong>Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</strong></a></p><h2><strong>India ODI squad vs Australia</strong></h2><p>Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal.</p>

Sunday’s contest will be the first time since March when Rohit and Virat will take the field donning the Indian jersey. The duo was absent from the England and West Indies series, having called time on their red-ball career in May. 

Shubman Gill is all set to make his ODI captaincy debut as India take on Australia in the opening contest on Sunday (Oct 19) at the Optus Stadium in Perth. In what will serve as the return game for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the Indian set-up, the Men in Blue will be prepared to give their best in the first of three ODI matches on Sunday. Leading into the contest, new captain Gill was full of praise for Virat and Rohit, stating he idolised them in his early days and looks forward to taking captaincy tips from them. Gill praises Rohit, Virat "I mean, obviously, these are the kind of players I used to idolise when I was growing up. The kind of hunger that they had used to inspire me. It is a big honour for me to be able to lead such legends of the game. I am sure there would be so many moments in this series where I would be able to learn from them. If I get in a difficult position, I wouldn't shy away from taking advice from them," Gill said on the eve of the opening ODI in Perth. Sunday’s contest will be the first time since March when Rohit and Virat will take the field donning the Indian jersey. The duo was absent from the England and West Indies series, having called time on their red-ball career in May. They had already retired from the T20I format after the conclusion of the 2024 T20 World Cup. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history When the team for the Australia series was announced, Rohit was dropped as captain but included in the squad for the ODI series. The captain’s armband was passed on to Gill, who was promoted to the role while already serving as the Test team captain. He was also elevated to the T20I team’s vice-captain role. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more India ODI squad vs Australia Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal.

<p>Sunday’s contest will be the first time since March when Rohit and Virat will take the field donning the Indian jersey. The duo was absent from the England and West Indies series, having called time on their red-ball career in May.&nbsp;</p>

IND vs AUS, 1st ODI: Shubman Gill lauds Virat, Rohit ahead of opening contest, says 'I used to idolise them'

<p>India women's player Kiran Navgire has smashed the record of fastest hundred in all women's T20s. Navgire, who is not part of India's squad in ongoing Women's World Cup 2025, scored a 34-ball hundred during her innings for 35-ball 106 not out during a domestic Women's T20 match between Maharashtra and Punjab on Friday (Oct 17). She eclipsed New Zealand veteran Sophie Devine's record of 36-ball hundred which had also came in a domestic match in NZ in January 2021 when Devine scored 38-ball 108 not out. With her 34-ball ton, Navgire also broke Rohit Sharma's record of 35-ball hundred for India in T20Is.</p><h2>Kiran Navgire decimates Punjab</h2><p>In the match, Navgire's innings proved so sparky that Maharashtra chased down a 111-run target in exactly eight overs. Navgire scored 106 of 113 runs scored by Maharashtra with 14 fours and seven sixes. The 113 runs scored by Maharashtra are now the lowest scored in a chase which includes a hundred. Navgire's strike rate during the match was 302.86 - the only instance where a women's T20 hundred has a 300-plus strike rate.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 Record Alert 🚨 <br><br>1️⃣0️⃣6️⃣* Runs <br>3️⃣5️⃣ Balls <br>3️⃣0️⃣2️⃣.8️⃣6️⃣ Strike Rate <br>1️⃣4️⃣ Fours &amp; 7️⃣ Sixes <br><br>Kiran Navgire has smashed the fastest hundred in the Senior Women&#39;s T20 Trophy 😮<br><br>She achieved the feat in 34 balls, playing for Maharashtra against Punjab in Nagpur 👏<br><br>Watch 📽️… <a href="https://t.co/cxMApreNKS">pic.twitter.com/cxMApreNKS</a></p>&mdash; BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCIdomestic/status/1979201917646705158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kohli-rohit-not-automatic-pick-for-2027-odi-world-cup-even-if-they-score-three-hundreds-in-australia-says-bcci-chief-selector-agarkar-1760715997907">Kohli, Rohit not auto pick for ODI WC even 'if they score 3 100s' in AUS: Agarkar</a></p><h2>Who is Kiran Navagire?</h2><p>Navagire hails from Mire in Maharshtra's Solapur district and first rose to prominence in 2022 during the Women's T20 trophy where she smashed 35 sixes for Nagaland. She's also the first Indian woman to score 150-plus score in T20 match during her 76-ball 162 innings. He performance got her a call up to India's T20I side in 2022 when she made her debut against England.</p><p>The 31-year-old, however, hasn't been able to find a place in the national team since October 2022. Her performance of 17 runs off 19 balls in four innings of six WT20Is played has also not helped her case. In WPL, she plays for UP Warriorz where she has featured in 25 matches and scored 419 runs at a strike rate of 140 but a paltry average of just 17.45</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

With her 34-ball ton, Navgire also broke Rohit Sharma's record of 35-ball hundred for India in T20Is. Navgire's strike rate during the match was 302.86 - the only instance where a women's T20 hundred has a 300-plus strike rate.

India women's player Kiran Navgire has smashed the record of fastest hundred in all women's T20s. Navgire, who is not part of India's squad in ongoing Women's World Cup 2025, scored a 34-ball hundred during her innings for 35-ball 106 not out during a domestic Women's T20 match between Maharashtra and Punjab on Friday (Oct 17). She eclipsed New Zealand veteran Sophie Devine's record of 36-ball hundred which had also came in a domestic match in NZ in January 2021 when Devine scored 38-ball 108 not out. With her 34-ball ton, Navgire also broke Rohit Sharma's record of 35-ball hundred for India in T20Is. Kiran Navgire decimates Punjab In the match, Navgire's innings proved so sparky that Maharashtra chased down a 111-run target in exactly eight overs. Navgire scored 106 of 113 runs scored by Maharashtra with 14 fours and seven sixes. The 113 runs scored by Maharashtra are now the lowest scored in a chase which includes a hundred. Navgire's strike rate during the match was 302.86 - the only instance where a women's T20 hundred has a 300-plus strike rate.

<p>With her 34-ball ton, Navgire also broke Rohit Sharma's record of 35-ball hundred for India in T20Is. Navgire's strike rate during the match was 302.86 - the only instance where a women's T20 hundred has a 300-plus strike rate.</p>

Meet Kiran Navgire - India women's batter scores fastest women's T20 hundred off 34 balls | WATCH

<p>The conversation around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma being part of 2027 ODI World Cup is growing louder with each passing day. The duo is currently in Australia for the three-ODI series which starts October 19 in Perth. It is the first time both the players will be playing an international match since India's title winning Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. Both of them retired from Test cricket earlier this year after announcing their retirement from T20Is following last year's T20 World Cup win. There are still nearly two years left before the world cup and BCCI chief selector isn't willing to guarantee a place for them.</p><h2>Agarkar denies confirming Virat-Kohli as automatic pick for 2027 ODI World Cup</h2><p>"Two years from now, it is difficult to say what the situation will be. Who knows, there can be younger players who will take the spot. Both are great players, and they will not be put to the test in every match. Once they start playing, we will assess the situation. It is about winning trophies, not just runs. It is not like if they score three hundreds in the Australia series, they will play the World Cup in 2027. We have to take the situation into consideration," said the India chief selector at an event on Friday (Oct 17).</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-australia-batter-matthew-hayden-has-an-opinion-on-kohli-focusing-on-2027-odi-world-cup-1760709965469">Ex-Australia batter Matthew Hayden has an opinion on Kohli 'focusing on 2027' ODI World Cup</a></p><h2>India vs Australia tour details and squad for ODIs</h2><p><strong>India ODI squad vs Australia:</strong> Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal</p><p><strong>India vs Australia ODI schedule:</strong> 1st ODI on Oct 19 (Perth), 2nd ODI on Oct 23 (Adelaide), 3rd ODI on Oct 25 (Sydney)</p>

Both of them retired from Test cricket earlier this year after announcing their retirement from T20Is following last year's T20 World Cup win. There are still nearly two years left before the world cup and BCCI chief selector isn't willing to guarantee a place for them.

The conversation around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma being part of 2027 ODI World Cup is growing louder with each passing day. The duo is currently in Australia for the three-ODI series which starts October 19 in Perth. It is the first time both the players will be playing an international match since India's title winning Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. Both of them retired from Test cricket earlier this year after announcing their retirement from T20Is following last year's T20 World Cup win. There are still nearly two years left before the world cup and BCCI chief selector isn't willing to guarantee a place for them. Agarkar denies confirming Virat-Kohli as automatic pick for 2027 ODI World Cup "Two years from now, it is difficult to say what the situation will be. Who knows, there can be younger players who will take the spot. Both are great players, and they will not be put to the test in every match. Once they start playing, we will assess the situation. It is about winning trophies, not just runs. It is not like if they score three hundreds in the Australia series, they will play the World Cup in 2027. We have to take the situation into consideration," said the India chief selector at an event on Friday (Oct 17). Also Read - Ex-Australia batter Matthew Hayden has an opinion on Kohli 'focusing on 2027' ODI World Cup India vs Australia tour details and squad for ODIs India ODI squad vs Australia: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal India vs Australia ODI schedule: 1st ODI on Oct 19 (Perth), 2nd ODI on Oct 23 (Adelaide), 3rd ODI on Oct 25 (Sydney)

<p>Both of them retired from Test cricket earlier this year after announcing their retirement from T20Is following last year's T20 World Cup win. There are still nearly two years left before the world cup and BCCI chief selector isn't willing to guarantee a place for them.</p>

Kohli, Rohit not automatic pick for 2027 ODI World Cup even 'if they score three hundreds' in Australia, says BCCI chief selector Agarkar

<p>Virat Kohli's participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup might be depended in his form over the next two years as per India selectors but former Australia batter Matthew Hayden thinks otherwise. The Indian batter is currently in Australia for the three-match ODI series which starts October 19. This would be first time Kohli will play an international match after the Champions Trophy 2025 final earlier this year. Since then, the ace batter has announced retirement from Test cricket, having already announced his retirement from T20Is last year post India's T20 World Cup win.</p><h2>Hayden on Kohli's participation in 2027 ODI World Cup</h2><p>"He has played 302 matches and got 14,000 runs and what about this average in One-day cricket, it's unbelievable. His key is that he is a gold star with his fitness and preparation. In my head, I've got him focusing on 2027 (World Cup). He wants to be a part of that," Hayden said while talking to All Over Bar The Cricket YouTube channel.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/end-of-road-for-shami-as-india-bowler-bcci-chief-selector-ajit-agarkar-shares-plan-for-pacer-1760704863709">End of road for Shami as India bowler? Agarkar shares plan for pacer</a></p><p>It will be interesting to see Kohli and Rohit Sharma perform on the tour, given the scrutiny they are under for the their match fitness as they aim for the 2027 ODI World Cup.</p><h2>India vs Australia tour details and squad</h2><p><strong>India ODI squad vs Australia: </strong>Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal</p><p><strong>India T20I squad vs Australia: </strong>Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill (VC), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar</p><p><strong>India vs Australia ODI schedule:</strong> 1st ODI on Oct 19 (Perth), 2nd ODI on Oct 23 (Adelaide), 3rd ODI on Oct 25 (Sydney)</p><p><strong>India vs Australia T20I schedule:</strong> 1st T20I on Oct 29 (Canberra), 2nst T20I on Oct 31 (Melbourne), 3rd T20I on Nov 2 (Hobart), 4th T20I on Nov 6 (Gold Coast), 5th T20I on Nov 8 (Brisbane)</p>

It will be interesting to see Kohli and Rohit Sharma perform on the Australia white-ball tour, given the scrutiny they are under for the their match fitness as they aim for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Virat Kohli's participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup might be depended in his form over the next two years as per India selectors but former Australia batter Matthew Hayden thinks otherwise. The Indian batter is currently in Australia for the three-match ODI series which starts October 19. This would be first time Kohli will play an international match after the Champions Trophy 2025 final earlier this year. Since then, the ace batter has announced retirement from Test cricket, having already announced his retirement from T20Is last year post India's T20 World Cup win. Hayden on Kohli's participation in 2027 ODI World Cup "He has played 302 matches and got 14,000 runs and what about this average in One-day cricket, it's unbelievable. His key is that he is a gold star with his fitness and preparation. In my head, I've got him focusing on 2027 (World Cup). He wants to be a part of that," Hayden said while talking to All Over Bar The Cricket YouTube channel. Also Read - End of road for Shami as India bowler? Agarkar shares plan for pacer It will be interesting to see Kohli and Rohit Sharma perform on the tour, given the scrutiny they are under for the their match fitness as they aim for the 2027 ODI World Cup. India vs Australia tour details and squad India ODI squad vs Australia: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal India T20I squad vs Australia: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill (VC), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar India vs Australia ODI schedule: 1st ODI on Oct 19 (Perth), 2nd ODI on Oct 23 (Adelaide), 3rd ODI on Oct 25 (Sydney) India vs Australia T20I schedule: 1st T20I on Oct 29 (Canberra), 2nst T20I on Oct 31 (Melbourne), 3rd T20I on Nov 2 (Hobart), 4th T20I on Nov 6 (Gold Coast), 5th T20I on Nov 8 (Brisbane)

<p>It will be interesting to see Kohli and Rohit Sharma perform on the Australia white-ball tour, given the scrutiny they are under for the their match fitness as they aim for the 2027 ODI World Cup.</p>

Ex-Australia batter Matthew Hayden has an opinion on Kohli 'focusing on 2027' ODI World Cup

From Steve Smith to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five active batters with most runs in India vs Australia ODIs. This list also includes Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Glenn Maxwell

<p>From Steve Smith to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five active batters with most runs in India vs Australia ODIs. This list also includes Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Glenn Maxwell</p>

From Steve Smith to Virat Kohli, 5 active batters with most runs in India vs Australia ODIs

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with most ODI runs in a calendar year since 2000. The prestigious list also consists legendary names like Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and Shubman Gill. 

<p>From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with ODI runs in a calendar year since 2000. The prestigious list also consists legendary names like Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and Shubman Gill.&nbsp;</p>

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters with most ODI runs in a calendar year since 2000

<p>Australia batter Travis Head has backed the Indian legendary pair Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to come good for the national side and don the team jersey for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Head, who will be part of the Australia white-ball side for the upcoming series against India, backed the duo on Friday (Oct 17). Both India and Australia are set to play in a three-match ODI series starting Sunday at the Optus Stadium in Perth.</p><h2><strong>Head backs Rohit, Virat for 2027 ODI World Cup</strong></h2><p>"They have been awesome for India," Head said when quizzed on Rohit and Virat.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"They are two quality white-ball players. Virat is probably the greatest white-ball player. Rohit is probably not far behind. He is someone who opens the batting in the same style. I have huge regard for what he has been able to do. We will miss them at some stage. But, I think they are going until 2027, aren't they? They will try to get to that World Cup. It's good for the cricket they are still playing," Head added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Indian team arrived in Australia in batches on Wednesday and wasted no time in training sessions. Rohit, Virat and other key batters were seen practicing for the Men in Blue while bowlers also sweated in the challenging Aussie conditions as summer heat took centre stage.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874"><strong>From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Both Rohit and Virat were seen practicing in the nets on Thursday as they returned to the ODI set-up for the first time since the Champions Trophy 2025 final in March. Since then, Ro-Ko have announced their Test retirement and are only part of the ODI set-up, having also called time on their T20I career last June after the T20 World Cup.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933"><strong>Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While Ro-Ko want to be in the frame for the ODI World Cup, competition for places, age, fitness and other factors could influence their involvement in the showpiece event in Africa in 2027.</p>

Rohit, Virat and other key batters were seen practicing for the Men in Blue while bowlers also sweated in the challenging Aussie conditions as summer heat took centre stage.

Australia batter Travis Head has backed the Indian legendary pair Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to come good for the national side and don the team jersey for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Head, who will be part of the Australia white-ball side for the upcoming series against India, backed the duo on Friday (Oct 17). Both India and Australia are set to play in a three-match ODI series starting Sunday at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Head backs Rohit, Virat for 2027 ODI World Cup "They have been awesome for India," Head said when quizzed on Rohit and Virat. "They are two quality white-ball players. Virat is probably the greatest white-ball player. Rohit is probably not far behind. He is someone who opens the batting in the same style. I have huge regard for what he has been able to do. We will miss them at some stage. But, I think they are going until 2027, aren't they? They will try to get to that World Cup. It's good for the cricket they are still playing," Head added. The Indian team arrived in Australia in batches on Wednesday and wasted no time in training sessions. Rohit, Virat and other key batters were seen practicing for the Men in Blue while bowlers also sweated in the challenging Aussie conditions as summer heat took centre stage. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Both Rohit and Virat were seen practicing in the nets on Thursday as they returned to the ODI set-up for the first time since the Champions Trophy 2025 final in March. Since then, Ro-Ko have announced their Test retirement and are only part of the ODI set-up, having also called time on their T20I career last June after the T20 World Cup. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more While Ro-Ko want to be in the frame for the ODI World Cup, competition for places, age, fitness and other factors could influence their involvement in the showpiece event in Africa in 2027.

<p>Rohit, Virat and other key batters were seen practicing for the Men in Blue while bowlers also sweated in the challenging Aussie conditions as summer heat took centre stage.</p>

AUS vs IND, ODI Series: Travis Head backs Rohit, Virat for 2027 ODI World Cup

<p>Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma began their final preparations for the upcoming ODI series against Australia by training together in the first net session on Thursday (Oct 16). Both the players have arrived in Australia in the first batch of the Indian squad, gearing up for their first international series since winning the Champions Trophy, earlier this year. The former Indian captains batted for about 30 minutes each during the training session.&nbsp;</p><h2>Watch their practice video below -&nbsp;</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ROKO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ROKO</a> batting together in nets in Perth today. <a href="https://t.co/es3NdrdRuV">pic.twitter.com/es3NdrdRuV</a></p>&mdash; Vimal कुमार (@Vimalwa) <a href="https://twitter.com/Vimalwa/status/1978780826692436072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>After the net practice, Rohit was also seen having a long discussion with head coach Gautam Gambhir. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli chatted with bowling coach Morne Morkel after his session and shared a fun moment with pacer Arshdeep Singh.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-2025-team-india-lands-in-perth-for-first-odi-after-multiple-delays-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-1760591279689"><strong>- IND vs AUS 2025: Team India lands in Perth for first ODI after multiple delays - WATCH</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Duo has won an ICC Trophy together in their first attempt, hopefully communication will be good enough between Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir. <a href="https://t.co/e2toW4NcQq">pic.twitter.com/e2toW4NcQq</a></p>&mdash; कट्टर INDIA समर्थक 🦁🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRWeRule) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKRWeRule/status/1978868838885462284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The Indian team arrived in Australia in two groups, one on Wednesday (Oct 15) and the other on Thursday (Oct 16) for the white-ball tour that includes three ODIs and five T20Is. Training sessions are already scheduled for Friday (Oct 17) and Saturday (Oct 18). India will begin their Australian tour with three ODIs, starting on Oct 19 in Perth, followed by matches in Adelaide on the 23rd and Sydney on 25th.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Check </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-indian-batters-fastest-to-9000-runs-in-odis-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-sourav-ganguly-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-1760623564944"><strong>- From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters fastest to 9000 runs in ODIs</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Many fans were expecting that the veteran pair will continue to play until the 2027 World Cup but their future participation will depend on their form and fitness. Several former players have advised both Kohli and Rohit to play domestic cricket to stay match-ready for ODI duties.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>India’s ODI squad for Australia tour</strong></h2><p>Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (WK) and Yashasvi Jaiswal</p>

This series in Australia will mark India’s first ODI outing since their ICC Champions Trophy win in March, this year.

Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma began their final preparations for the upcoming ODI series against Australia by training together in the first net session on Thursday (Oct 16). Both the players have arrived in Australia in the first batch of the Indian squad, gearing up for their first international series since winning the Champions Trophy, earlier this year. The former Indian captains batted for about 30 minutes each during the training session. Watch their practice video below -

<p>This series in Australia will mark India’s first ODI outing since their ICC Champions Trophy win in March, this year</p>

IND vs AUS 2025: Virat, Rohit practice together in nets ahead of first ODI - WATCH

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the five Indian batters fastest to 9000 runs in One Day Internationals. This list also includes MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar

<p>From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the five Indian batters fastest to 9000 runs in One Day Internationals. This list also includes MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar</p>

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters fastest to 9000 runs in ODIs

<p>The Indian team left for Australia on Wednesday (Oct 15) as they prepare for the white-ball tour Down Under, which kicks off on Sunday. The Indian team, which will play three ODIs and five T20Is during the next few weeks, was spotted at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi before leaving Down Under. However, it was Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma who stole the show as they returned to the ODI team set-up for the first time since the Champions Trophy 2025 in March.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">𝙀𝙣 𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 ✈️<br><br>Of familiar faces and special reunions as <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> depart for the Australia challenge 😍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/ElV3OtV3Lj">pic.twitter.com/ElV3OtV3Lj</a></p>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1978392909226365381?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Virat-Rohit spotted together at airport</strong></h2><p>Just hours after winning the Test series against Australia, the Indian team gathered in New Delhi as the likes of Virat and Rohit also joined the squad. The rest of the members of the squad had already gathered in Delhi before the first batch left for Australia. The first batch consisted of players part of the ODI team, while a second batch of officials will depart later in the evening, which will consist of support staff and media officials.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874"><strong>From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a video published by the BCCI on its social media handle, captain Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and others were spotted together in the team bus. Former India captains Virat and Rohit were also part of the entourage as they left for Australia.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The star Indian duo has not played for the national side in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on March 9. The match also happened to be Rohit’s last as Indian captain, having been replaced by Gill as the skipper of the side in Test and ODI formats.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933"><strong>Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</strong></a></p><h2><strong>India squad for Australia tour</strong></h2><p><strong>India’s ODI squad</strong>:&nbsp;Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>India’s T20I squad:</strong>&nbsp;Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill (VC), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar.</p>

In a video published by the BCCI on its social media handle, captain Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and others were spotted together in the team bus. Former India captains Virat and Rohit were also part of the entourage as they left for Australia.

The Indian team left for Australia on Wednesday (Oct 15) as they prepare for the white-ball tour Down Under, which kicks off on Sunday. The Indian team, which will play three ODIs and five T20Is during the next few weeks, was spotted at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi before leaving Down Under. However, it was Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma who stole the show as they returned to the ODI team set-up for the first time since the Champions Trophy 2025 in March.

<p>In a video published by the BCCI on its social media handle, captain Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and others were spotted together in the team bus. Former India captains Virat and Rohit were also part of the entourage as they left for Australia.</p>

Watch: Virat-Rohit spotted at airport as Team India departs for Australia white-ball tour

From Rohit Sharma to Shubman Gill here is a look at five Indian batters with highest individual ODI score in 2025. The list also consists Virat Kohli as India take on Australia in the ODI series which starts on Sunday. 

<p>From Rohit Sharma to Shubman Gill here is a look at five Indian batters with highest individual ODI score in 2025. The list also consists Virat Kohli as India take on Australia in the ODI series which starts on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

From Rohit Sharma to Shubman Gill, 5 Indian batters with highest individual ODI score in 2025

From Virender Sehwag to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with highest individual Test score vs South Africa. The list also features the likes of Mayank Agarwal and Virat Kohli as the India vs South Africa Test series nears. 

<p>From Virender Sehwag to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with highest individual Test score vs South Africa. The list also features the likes of Mayank Agarwal and Virat Kohli as the India vs South Africa Test series nears.&nbsp;</p>

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