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

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

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

Team India fought back in the ongoing second ODI against Australia in Adelaide to post a fighting 264 for nine in 50 overs. Following a shaky start (losing two wickets for 17 inside the seventh over), also including batting giant Virat Kohli’s rare twin duck in this series, the visiting side rode on Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer’s fifties and a late blitz from Axar Patel and the tail to give themselves a chance in this do-or-die match. For Australia, seamer Xavier Bartlett picked up three wickets for 39, but their best bowler was spinner Adam Zampa, who returned with four to his name in his ten overs.&nbsp;Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Adelaide Oval, something his counterpart and Indian skipper, Shubman Gill, also admitted to choosing had he won the toss. The masterstroke did wonders early on as Bartlett dismissed Gill and Kohli in the same over, putting Team India’s back against the wall. Former captain Rohit struggled big time against Hazlewood, who perhaps bowled the best non-wicket-taking spell in recent ODI history, with his figures reading 0/29 in ten overs, including two maidens.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-2nd-odi-virat-kohli-rare-duck-fuels-retirement-rumours-as-netizens-react-to-his-hand-gesture-1761196245624">IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli’s rare duck fuels retirement rumours as netizens react to his ‘hand gesture’</a> &nbsp;Rohit and Iyer stitched over a hundred-run stand for the third wicket to put India’s innings back on track, but Zampa had other plans. The leggie, who returned to the playing XI for this game having missed out on the Perth tie, dismissed Iyer and KL Rahul (11) before also accounting for Axar Patel (44) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (8) to complete his four-wicket haul.

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Following the loss of four quick wickets, Axar and the tail helped India revive from a tricky situation and helped them cross the 250-run mark. Although the fans and perhaps the dressing room had minute hopes from Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh, they surprisingly did well to push the team total past 260.

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With Australia already leading (1-0) in this three-match series, a win at the Adelaide Oval will see them seal the series, whereas, should India win, they will level it, with the SCG in Sydney to decide the outcome.

India posted a fighting 264 for nine in 50 overs in the second ODI in Adelaide. Bartlett and Zampa were their top performers.

Team India fought back in the ongoing second ODI against Australia in Adelaide to post a fighting 264 for nine in 50 overs. Following a shaky start (losing two wickets for 17 inside the seventh over), also including batting giant Virat Kohli’s rare twin duck in this series, the visiting side rode on Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer’s fifties and a late blitz from Axar Patel and the tail to give themselves a chance in this do-or-die match. For Australia, seamer Xavier Bartlett picked up three wickets for 39, but their best bowler was spinner Adam Zampa, who returned with four to his name in his ten overs. Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Adelaide Oval, something his counterpart and Indian skipper, Shubman Gill, also admitted to choosing had he won the toss. The masterstroke did wonders early on as Bartlett dismissed Gill and Kohli in the same over, putting Team India’s back against the wall. Former captain Rohit struggled big time against Hazlewood, who perhaps bowled the best non-wicket-taking spell in recent ODI history, with his figures reading 0/29 in ten overs, including two maidens. Also read | IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli’s rare duck fuels retirement rumours as netizens react to his ‘hand gesture’ Rohit and Iyer stitched over a hundred-run stand for the third wicket to put India’s innings back on track, but Zampa had other plans. The leggie, who returned to the playing XI for this game having missed out on the Perth tie, dismissed Iyer and KL Rahul (11) before also accounting for Axar Patel (44) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (8) to complete his four-wicket haul.

India posted a fighting 264 for nine in 50 overs in the second ODI in Adelaide. Bartlett and Zampa were their top performers.

IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: India fight back after Kohli’s rare twin duck to post 264/9 in Adelaide

The only list the batters hate to look at includes perhaps the greatest white-ball cricketer of all time. Check out the Indian players with the most ducks to their names in international cricket.

The only list the batters hate to look at includes perhaps the greatest white-ball cricketer of all time. Check out the Indian players with the most ducks to their names in international cricket.

Most ducks for India in international cricket; top 5 include 2 active players

In what is a rarest of the rare occasions in Virat Kohli’s ODI career, the Indian batting great got out on a successive duck in the ongoing second One-Dayer against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday (Oct 23). Coming off his first zero in ODIs in Australia in the previous tie in Perth, Kohli looked confident to return to form at his favourite batting venue in Adelaide, only for him to get trapped in front of the wicket on a four-ball duck off Xavier Bartlett. Having removed captain Shubman Gill earlier on the first ball of the seventh over, Bartlett got the better of the batting king to put India’s back against the wall.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -&nbsp;

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For the second time in this ODI series, Kohli walked out to bat inside the Powerplay following Gill’s dismissal. Looking to find form and rhythm after Perth duck, Kohli beautifully let go of the first few balls before missing out playing the one that hit him in front of the wickets, with Bartlett getting the big fish.&nbsp;Marsh’s top-notch captaincy did wonders for the hosts, who put the visiting Indian Team on the back foot right away. What made things worse for the Men in Blue was how clueless former captain Rohit Sharma looked in the middle, with Josh Hazlewood troubling him throughout the first ten overs. Although he survived a few close calls, including an LBW appeal earlier, Rohit managed to keep his wicket, unlike Gill and Kohli. &nbsp;Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-2nd-odi-australia-win-the-toss-and-elect-to-bowl-first-adelaide-make-several-changes-india-unchanged-xi-1761188968711">Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Adelaide Oval</a>. Coming off a win in the rain-hit series opener at the Optus Stadium, the Aussies made three changes to their playing XI – bringing in Alex Carey for Josh Philippe, Bartlett for Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa for Matthew Kuhnemann. Gill, on the other hand, stuck to the same XI, with Kuldeep Yadav’s absence being the biggest talking point.

Kohli's rare failure with the bat in this format is bound to cast doubts over his international future. 

In what is a rarest of the rare occasions in Virat Kohli’s ODI career, the Indian batting great got out on a successive duck in the ongoing second One-Dayer against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday (Oct 23). Coming off his first zero in ODIs in Australia in the previous tie in Perth, Kohli looked confident to return to form at his favourite batting venue in Adelaide, only for him to get trapped in front of the wicket on a four-ball duck off Xavier Bartlett. Having removed captain Shubman Gill earlier on the first ball of the seventh over, Bartlett got the better of the batting king to put India’s back against the wall. WATCH VIDEO -

Kohli's rare failure with the bat in this format is bound to cast doubts over his international future.&nbsp;

IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli out on zero in Adelaide as India in trouble early on - WATCH

Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday (Oct 23). Captain Mitchell Marsh announced that the hosts have made several changes to their winning XI from the previous game, bringing in Alex Carey for Josh Philippe and Xavier Bartlett for Nathan Ellis. Adam Zampa also returns to the side for this tie, having missed out on the Perth game to be with his pregnant wife. On the other hand, losing captain Shubman Gill made no changes to the Indian Team for this do-or-die match.&nbsp;Here are the two teams for the Adelaide ODI – &nbsp;India - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj &nbsp;Australia - Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey(w), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood &nbsp;Speaking at the toss, Marsh said, "The weather played havoc in Perth, but the way we stuck at it was really pleasing in. The pitch is great here. Hopefully, a big crowd. An awesome opportunity to win the series. Alex Carey comes in for Josh Philippe, and Xavier Bartlett comes in for Nathan Ellis, who is resting." &nbsp;Gill, however, sounded confident of his playing XI but admitted wanting to bowl first had he won the toss.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Looks like a good surface. We would have bowled as well, as the pitch has been under cover for a couple of days. We're expecting a little bit initially, but happy to bat first. Hopefully, the weather is good today and no stoppages. We're going with the same team,” Gill said. &nbsp;Meanwhile, all eyeballs will be on the star pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom got out cheaply in the first ODI at the Optus Stadium. Kohli, who got out on his first duck in One-Dayers Down Under, will aim to bounce back with some runs on his back at his favourite venue in Australia.&nbsp; &nbsp;Gill and Iyer will also aim to make the most of the playing conditions at the Adelaide Oval, with an inexperienced middle and lower order remaining wary of the daunting Aussie bowling attack.&nbsp; &nbsp;For India, Kuldeep Yadav’s absence remains the biggest talking point, with Harshit Rana retaining his place in the XI.&nbsp;

While Australia made as many as three changes to their playing XI, the Indian Team stuck to the same side that played in Perth.

Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday (Oct 23). Captain Mitchell Marsh announced that the hosts have made several changes to their winning XI from the previous game, bringing in Alex Carey for Josh Philippe and Xavier Bartlett for Nathan Ellis. Adam Zampa also returns to the side for this tie, having missed out on the Perth game to be with his pregnant wife. On the other hand, losing captain Shubman Gill made no changes to the Indian Team for this do-or-die match. Here are the two teams for the Adelaide ODI – India - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj Australia - Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey(w), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood Speaking at the toss, Marsh said, "The weather played havoc in Perth, but the way we stuck at it was really pleasing in. The pitch is great here. Hopefully, a big crowd. An awesome opportunity to win the series. Alex Carey comes in for Josh Philippe, and Xavier Bartlett comes in for Nathan Ellis, who is resting." Gill, however, sounded confident of his playing XI but admitted wanting to bowl first had he won the toss. "Looks like a good surface. We would have bowled as well, as the pitch has been under cover for a couple of days. We're expecting a little bit initially, but happy to bat first. Hopefully, the weather is good today and no stoppages. We're going with the same team,” Gill said. Meanwhile, all eyeballs will be on the star pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom got out cheaply in the first ODI at the Optus Stadium. Kohli, who got out on his first duck in One-Dayers Down Under, will aim to bounce back with some runs on his back at his favourite venue in Australia. Gill and Iyer will also aim to make the most of the playing conditions at the Adelaide Oval, with an inexperienced middle and lower order remaining wary of the daunting Aussie bowling attack. For India, Kuldeep Yadav’s absence remains the biggest talking point, with Harshit Rana retaining his place in the XI.

While Australia made as many as three changes to their playing XI, the Indian Team stuck to the same side that played in Perth.

IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: Australia win the toss and elect to bowl first, make several changes; India unchanged

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. 

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;

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

India batter Virat Kohli's comeback to international cricket in the first of three ODIs against Australia ended with an eight-ball duck. The batter was out trying to drive a ball outside off but the bounce caught him off guard. The manner of dismissal raised old questions about Kohli's impatient nature to cover drive the ball and getting out. He'll be looking to put the failure of Perth behind him when he takes the field in happy hunting ground Adelaide in second ODI on Thursday (Oct 23). Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar feels Kohli will 'come into his zone.'<h2>Nayar backs Kohli to come into zone</h2>“Whatever time I have spent with him, he knows how to play in one way only, with passion and aggression. He will back himself. There will be a lot of discussions about him playing deliveries outside the off-stump. He will go back and visualise. He will meditate and come into his zone,” Nayar said while talking to Star Sports. The venue of second ODI - Adelaide - is also Kohli's one of the mst favorite grounds with a stellar record for him across formats.<h2>Kohli's record in Adelaide, Australia</h2>Kohli's love with Adelaide is well documented. He came of age with his twin hundreds in the famous 2014 Test - his first as Indian Test skipper. In five Tests played at the venue, Kohli has scored 527 runs with three tons. In ODIs, Kohli has scored 244 runs in four matches with two hundreds and best of 107. In three T20Is at the venue, the former skipper has scored 204 runs with a best of 90 not out. With the upcoming ODI most probably going to be last at the venue, Kohli will surely like to sign off on a high.

The manner of dismissal raised old questions about Kohli's impatient nature to cover drive the ball and getting out. He'll be looking to put the failure of Perth behind him when he takes the field in happy hunting ground Adelaide in second ODI on Thursday (Oct 23).

India batter Virat Kohli's comeback to international cricket in the first of three ODIs against Australia ended with an eight-ball duck. The batter was out trying to drive a ball outside off but the bounce caught him off guard. The manner of dismissal raised old questions about Kohli's impatient nature to cover drive the ball and getting out. He'll be looking to put the failure of Perth behind him when he takes the field in happy hunting ground Adelaide in second ODI on Thursday (Oct 23). Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar feels Kohli will 'come into his zone.' Nayar backs Kohli to come into zone “Whatever time I have spent with him, he knows how to play in one way only, with passion and aggression. He will back himself. There will be a lot of discussions about him playing deliveries outside the off-stump. He will go back and visualise. He will meditate and come into his zone,” Nayar said while talking to Star Sports. The venue of second ODI - Adelaide - is also Kohli's one of the mst favorite grounds with a stellar record for him across formats. Kohli's record in Adelaide, Australia Kohli's love with Adelaide is well documented. He came of age with his twin hundreds in the famous 2014 Test - his first as Indian Test skipper. In five Tests played at the venue, Kohli has scored 527 runs with three tons. In ODIs, Kohli has scored 244 runs in four matches with two hundreds and best of 107. In three T20Is at the venue, the former skipper has scored 204 runs with a best of 90 not out. With the upcoming ODI most probably going to be last at the venue, Kohli will surely like to sign off on a high.

The manner of dismissal raised old questions about Kohli's impatient nature to cover drive the ball and getting out. He'll be looking to put the failure of Perth behind him when he takes the field in happy hunting ground Adelaide in second ODI on Thursday (Oct 23).

Ex-India assistant coach Nayar says Kohli 'knows how to play one way only'

Virat Kohli grabbed a duck on his ODI return during the first of three-match series against Australia in Perth and Aussie Matt Short is confident of the bowlers doing the 'same again' in Adelaide. The second ODI of the series is at Kohli's most favorite ground in the world on October 23. The Indian batter has scored five hundreds across formats in Adelaide - the most for him at any ground in the world. Kohli would desperately be hoping to put behind the eight-ball duck horror behind him when he takes the field on Thursday in the second 50-over match as India would strive to keep the series alive.<h2>Short says Australia ready to keep Kohli quiet in Adelaide</h2>"Some of the guys like 'Hoff' (Josh Hazlewood) and 'Starcy' (Mitchell Starc), they have bowled a lot against him, they know what they're doing. In Perth they sort of let the conditions do all the work, a bit of swing and nip on the wicket, so I'm sure they'll do the same again," said Short as reported by cricket.com.au. Along with Kohli, Rohit Sharma had also failed to score runs in Perth as India lost the match by seven wickets. Both the players are making a comeback to international cricket for the first time since India's title-winning Champions Trophy 2025 campaign in March earlier this year.<h2>Kohli's record in Adelaide, Australia</h2>Kohli's love with Adelaide is well documented. He came of age with his twin hundreds in the famous 2014 Test - his first as Indian Test skipper. In five Tests played at the venue, Kohli has scored 527 runs with three tons. In ODIs, Kohli has scored 244 runs in four matches with two hundreds and best of 107. In three T20Is at the venue, the former skipper has scored 204 runs with a best of 90 not out. With the upcoming ODI most probably going to be last at the venue, Kohli will surely like to sign off on a high. &nbsp;

The Indian batter has scored five hundreds across formats in Adelaide - the most for him at any ground in the world. Kohli would desperately be hoping to put behind the eight-ball duck horror behind him when he takes the field on Thursday in the second 50-over match.

Virat Kohli grabbed a duck on his ODI return during the first of three-match series against Australia in Perth and Aussie Matt Short is confident of the bowlers doing the 'same again' in Adelaide. The second ODI of the series is at Kohli's most favorite ground in the world on October 23. The Indian batter has scored five hundreds across formats in Adelaide - the most for him at any ground in the world. Kohli would desperately be hoping to put behind the eight-ball duck horror behind him when he takes the field on Thursday in the second 50-over match as India would strive to keep the series alive. Short says Australia ready to keep Kohli quiet in Adelaide "Some of the guys like 'Hoff' (Josh Hazlewood) and 'Starcy' (Mitchell Starc), they have bowled a lot against him, they know what they're doing. In Perth they sort of let the conditions do all the work, a bit of swing and nip on the wicket, so I'm sure they'll do the same again," said Short as reported by cricket.com.au. Along with Kohli, Rohit Sharma had also failed to score runs in Perth as India lost the match by seven wickets. Both the players are making a comeback to international cricket for the first time since India's title-winning Champions Trophy 2025 campaign in March earlier this year. Kohli's record in Adelaide, Australia Kohli's love with Adelaide is well documented. He came of age with his twin hundreds in the famous 2014 Test - his first as Indian Test skipper. In five Tests played at the venue, Kohli has scored 527 runs with three tons. In ODIs, Kohli has scored 244 runs in four matches with two hundreds and best of 107. In three T20Is at the venue, the former skipper has scored 204 runs with a best of 90 not out. With the upcoming ODI most probably going to be last at the venue, Kohli will surely like to sign off on a high.

The Indian batter has scored five hundreds across formats in Adelaide - the most for him at any ground in the world. Kohli would desperately be hoping to put behind the eight-ball duck horror behind him when he takes the field on Thursday in the second 50-over match.

Aussie Matt Short confident of bowlers doing 'same again' to Kohli at hunting ground Adelaide

Indian batting great Virat Kohli got out on an eight-ball duck on his return to international cricket after eight months. Against Australia in the first ODI at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Kohli got out caught excellently at the point while chasing the sixth stump line off Mitchell Starc. His dismissal brought back daunting memories of the past Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, where Kohli got out around half a dozen times while attempting to play the wider of the off-stump deliveries across five Tests. He, however, received a one-line suggestion from an Australian great following his Perth duck.&nbsp;Matthew Hayden, a two-time World Cup winner with Australia, suggested Kohli to keep overthinking and self-arguments away following his Perth horror, while voicing faith in his technique and batting approach overall.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mohammad-rizwan-sacked-as-pakistan-odi-captain-pcb-name-shaheen-shah-afridi-as-new-skipper-named-ahead-of-south-africa-one-dayers-1761021709366">Mohammad Rizwan sacked as Pakistan's ODI captain: new skipper named ahead of SA One-Dayers</a>&nbsp;"Virat Kohli's striking ability and contact points are exceptional. After scoring 14,000 runs in this format, there's little to question about his approach, as he consistently plays the ball on the rise and finds timing early," Hayden said on Star Sports.&nbsp; &nbsp;"One thing I hope he avoids is arguing with himself and overthinking, which can lead to mistakes. He is destructive when he has clarity, certainty, and the ability to read the game—qualities his experience provides.” &nbsp;India lost the series opener by seven wickets after failing to defend a paltry 137 in a rain-hit encounter. Seamer Arshdeep Singh, who removed dangerous Travis Head early inside the Powerplay, feels for someone like Kohli, who is a walking batting great and played over 300 One-Dayers for India, form is just a word for him.&nbsp; &nbsp;"He has played more than 300 matches for India, so form is just a word for him," Arshdeep said to the media after the Perth ODI. "He knows how to get going. It is always like a blessing to be in the same dressing room with him, and going forward I feel there'll be a lot of runs for him in this series as well." &nbsp;Meanwhile, not only Kohli but former Indian captain Rohit Sharma also failed to accomplish anything significant on his return to the Indian team, getting out on just eight off 14 balls. Both, however, would be keen on putting up an improved show in the second One-Dayer at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday (Oct 23).&nbsp; &nbsp;The SCG in Sydney will host the final ODI two days later before the teams fly to the east coast for the scheduled five T20Is.

Both Kohli and Rohit returned to the Indian Team for the first time since March 2025.

Indian batting great Virat Kohli got out on an eight-ball duck on his return to international cricket after eight months. Against Australia in the first ODI at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Kohli got out caught excellently at the point while chasing the sixth stump line off Mitchell Starc. His dismissal brought back daunting memories of the past Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, where Kohli got out around half a dozen times while attempting to play the wider of the off-stump deliveries across five Tests. He, however, received a one-line suggestion from an Australian great following his Perth duck. Matthew Hayden, a two-time World Cup winner with Australia, suggested Kohli to keep overthinking and self-arguments away following his Perth horror, while voicing faith in his technique and batting approach overall. Also read | Mohammad Rizwan sacked as Pakistan's ODI captain: new skipper named ahead of SA One-Dayers "Virat Kohli's striking ability and contact points are exceptional. After scoring 14,000 runs in this format, there's little to question about his approach, as he consistently plays the ball on the rise and finds timing early," Hayden said on Star Sports. "One thing I hope he avoids is arguing with himself and overthinking, which can lead to mistakes. He is destructive when he has clarity, certainty, and the ability to read the game—qualities his experience provides.” India lost the series opener by seven wickets after failing to defend a paltry 137 in a rain-hit encounter. Seamer Arshdeep Singh, who removed dangerous Travis Head early inside the Powerplay, feels for someone like Kohli, who is a walking batting great and played over 300 One-Dayers for India, form is just a word for him. "He has played more than 300 matches for India, so form is just a word for him," Arshdeep said to the media after the Perth ODI. "He knows how to get going. It is always like a blessing to be in the same dressing room with him, and going forward I feel there'll be a lot of runs for him in this series as well." Meanwhile, not only Kohli but former Indian captain Rohit Sharma also failed to accomplish anything significant on his return to the Indian team, getting out on just eight off 14 balls. Both, however, would be keen on putting up an improved show in the second One-Dayer at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday (Oct 23). The SCG in Sydney will host the final ODI two days later before the teams fly to the east coast for the scheduled five T20Is.

Both Kohli and Rohit returned to the Indian Team for the first time since March 2025.

IND vs AUS 2025: Virat Kohli receives one-line suggestion from Australian great after Perth duck

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.<h2>Sunil Gavaskar cuts slack to Rohit and Kohli</h2>“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 - <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>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."<h2>India look to forget Perth quickly</h2>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.

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.

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.

'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. 

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;

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

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.<h2>Rohit, Virat disappoint on return</h2>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.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <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">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <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">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;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.

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.

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;

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

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;<h2>Rohit, Virat return</h2>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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <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">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a><h2>Nitish Reddy on debut</h2>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.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <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">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>Teams News</h2>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&nbsp;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&nbsp;More to Follow.…

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.…

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;

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

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.&nbsp;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.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indiaw-vs-englandw-icc-womens-world-cup-2025-head-to-head-record-in-odis-1760786777130">India-W vs England-W, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Head-to-head record in ODIs</a>&nbsp;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.”<h2>Shubman Gill as ODI captain</h2>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.”&nbsp;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.”&nbsp;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.”<h2>Rohit-Kohli last series in Australia?</h2>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.”

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.”

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

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 Rahul Dravid to VVS Laxman here is a list of five Indian batters with most Test runs since 2000. The list also has mentions of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and former India captain Virat Kohli. 

From Rahul Dravid to VVS Laxman here is a list of five Indian batters with most Test runs since 2000. The list also has mentions of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and former India captain Virat Kohli.&nbsp;

From Rahul Dravid to VVS Laxman, 5 Indian batters with most Test runs since 2000

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. 

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;

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

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.<h2>Gill praises Rohit, Virat</h2>"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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <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">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <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">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>India ODI squad vs Australia</h2>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.

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.

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;

IND vs AUS, 1st ODI: Shubman Gill lauds Virat, Rohit ahead of opening contest, says 'I used to idolise 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.<h2>Agarkar denies confirming Virat-Kohli as automatic pick for 2027 ODI World Cup</h2>"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 - <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><h2>India vs Australia tour details and squad for ODIs</h2>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 JaiswalIndia vs Australia ODI schedule: 1st ODI on Oct 19 (Perth), 2nd ODI on Oct 23 (Adelaide), 3rd ODI on Oct 25 (Sydney)

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)

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.

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

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.<h2>Hayden on Kohli's participation in 2027 ODI World Cup</h2>"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 - <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>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.<h2>India vs Australia tour details and squad</h2>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 JaiswalIndia 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 SundarIndia 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)

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)

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.

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

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

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. 

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;

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

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.<h2>Head backs Rohit, Virat for 2027 ODI World Cup</h2>"They have been awesome for India," Head said when quizzed on Rohit and Virat.&nbsp;"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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <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">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <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">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;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.

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.

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.

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

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;<h2>Watch their practice video below -&nbsp;</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><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>&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>

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;&nbsp;Also Read <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">- IND vs AUS 2025: Team India lands in Perth for first ODI after multiple delays - WATCH</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">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>&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>

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;&nbsp;Also Check <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">- From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters fastest to 9000 runs in ODIs</a>&nbsp;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;<h2>India’s ODI squad for Australia tour</h2>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

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 -

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

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

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

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

Former India skipper Virat Kohli is in final stage of his career but the gun batter's attitude stays the same. He infused the Indian cricket with his intensity, aggression, and 'always go for win' mentality as during the captaincy and broke the records as batter. Now that his retirement talk is more vocal than his performance, the ace batter has shared words of wisdom on social media ahead of the upcoming ODI series against Australia of which he's a part of.<h2>Kohli issues answer to retirement talks</h2>The batter, who last played for India in Champions Trophy 2025, has landed in Australia for three-ODI series - the only format he plays after calling time out on Tests and T20Is. "The only time you truly fail, is when you decide to give up," he wrote on X ahead of the first ODI which is scheduled for October 19 in Perth.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The only time you truly fail, is when you decide to give up.&mdash; Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1978680024589828498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The message clearly states that Kohli isn't going away anytime soon despite whatever fans or the selectors may have been hinting at. Kohli, along with Rohit, aspire to play 2027 ODI World Cup which is still two years away and if they maintain the form, the duo will definitely be there.Also Watch - <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">IND vs AUS 2025: Team India lands in Perth for first ODI after multiple delays</a><h2>India vs Australia tour details and squad &nbsp;</h2>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 JaiswalIndia 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 SundarIndia 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)

The batter, who last played for India in Champions Trophy 2025, has landed in Australia for three-ODI series - the only format he plays after calling time out on Tests and T20Is.

Former India skipper Virat Kohli is in final stage of his career but the gun batter's attitude stays the same. He infused the Indian cricket with his intensity, aggression, and 'always go for win' mentality as during the captaincy and broke the records as batter. Now that his retirement talk is more vocal than his performance, the ace batter has shared words of wisdom on social media ahead of the upcoming ODI series against Australia of which he's a part of. Kohli issues answer to retirement talks The batter, who last played for India in Champions Trophy 2025, has landed in Australia for three-ODI series - the only format he plays after calling time out on Tests and T20Is. "The only time you truly fail, is when you decide to give up," he wrote on X ahead of the first ODI which is scheduled for October 19 in Perth.

The batter, who last played for India in Champions Trophy 2025, has landed in Australia for three-ODI series - the only format he plays after calling time out on Tests and T20Is.

Did Virat Kohli address retirement rumours? His social media post surely hints at it

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.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">𝙀𝙣 𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 ✈️ 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>&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>Virat-Rohit spotted together at airport</h2>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.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <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">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <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">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>India squad for Australia tour</h2>India’s ODI squad:&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.&nbsp;India’s T20I squad:&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.

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.

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.

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

India may have won the two-match home Test series against West Indies 2-0 but the crowd during both the Tests was disappointing as well as the pitches. After the series, India coach Gautam Gambhir advocated for better pitches in red-ball cricket for the 'nicks to carry.' Echoing his stance, former India spinner Ravi Ashwin has also called for Test venues in the country to be numbered - something former skipper Virat Kohli had said in 2019. Both, Virat and Ashwin retired from Test cricket this year along with Rohit Sharma as India started the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle under new skipper Shubman Gill.<h2>Ashwin wants Test venues numbered, just like Kohli had asked</h2>"Test centres is not about crowds alone. It is also about the familiarity of conditions. If we are playing a Test in Guwahati or Ranchi, I am not against these venues as a possibility. But the problem in India is every surface has a different identity. There is literally no bounce in the Eastern part of the country. It becomes a very ordinary Test match pitch then," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel after the series. &nbsp;"Otherwise, the only point is you are playing within that Indian map as home, but it is not home," he added.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashes-verbal-duel-truly-on-ex-england-pacer-broad-calls-australia-weakest-since-2010-1760500500148">Ashes verbal duel truly on - Ex-England pacer Broad calls Australia 'weakest since 2010'</a><h2>West Indies second innings in Delhi brings pitches in focus</h2>India had elected to bat first in Delhi Test, second of the series, and scored 515 runs in the first innings before declaring. In reply, West Indies were bowled out for 248 in the first innings and were given a follow-on. The visitors looked more settled on a benign pitch, scoring 390 runs with two centurions in the scorecard. The fact that India had to bat again and the Test was stretched into the fifth day, put focus on the quality of pitch and of the venue due to lack of crowd.

After Virat Kohli asked the Test venues to be numbered in India, Ashwin had echoed the same view post India's 2-0 series win against West Indies which failed to attract any crowd.

India may have won the two-match home Test series against West Indies 2-0 but the crowd during both the Tests was disappointing as well as the pitches. After the series, India coach Gautam Gambhir advocated for better pitches in red-ball cricket for the 'nicks to carry.' Echoing his stance, former India spinner Ravi Ashwin has also called for Test venues in the country to be numbered - something former skipper Virat Kohli had said in 2019. Both, Virat and Ashwin retired from Test cricket this year along with Rohit Sharma as India started the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle under new skipper Shubman Gill. Ashwin wants Test venues numbered, just like Kohli had asked "Test centres is not about crowds alone. It is also about the familiarity of conditions. If we are playing a Test in Guwahati or Ranchi, I am not against these venues as a possibility. But the problem in India is every surface has a different identity. There is literally no bounce in the Eastern part of the country. It becomes a very ordinary Test match pitch then," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel after the series. "Otherwise, the only point is you are playing within that Indian map as home, but it is not home," he added. Also Read - Ashes verbal duel truly on - Ex-England pacer Broad calls Australia 'weakest since 2010' West Indies second innings in Delhi brings pitches in focus India had elected to bat first in Delhi Test, second of the series, and scored 515 runs in the first innings before declaring. In reply, West Indies were bowled out for 248 in the first innings and were given a follow-on. The visitors looked more settled on a benign pitch, scoring 390 runs with two centurions in the scorecard. The fact that India had to bat again and the Test was stretched into the fifth day, put focus on the quality of pitch and of the venue due to lack of crowd.

After Virat Kohli asked the Test venues to be numbered in India, Ashwin had echoed the same view post India's 2-0 series win against West Indies which failed to attract any crowd.

Ashwin echoes Kohli's 2019 views on Test venues to be numbered in India

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. 

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;

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. 

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;

From Virender Sehwag to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters with highest individual Test score vs South Africa

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli here is a look at five Indian batters with Test most runs vs South Africa. The list also features the likes of Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Virender Sehwag. 

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli here is a look at five Indian batters with Test most runs vs South Africa. The list also features the likes of Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Virender Sehwag.&nbsp;

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with Test most runs vs South Africa

The Indian team is all set to land in Australia ahead of the upcoming ODI series, as veteran batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be the highlight reel. As the team prepares for the series, the rumours surrounding the retirements of Rohit-Virat have intensified, suggesting this could be their last tour with the Indian side. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla has denied those rumours and welcomed the addition of Rohit-Virat in the Indian side.<h2>BCCI VP shuts down retirement rumours</h2>"This is very beneficial for us (Rohit and Virat being in the ODI squad). Because both of them are great batsmen, and in the presence of both of them, I think we will be successful in defeating Australia. And as far as this being their last series is concerned, it is nothing like that. We should never go into these things. It is up to the players when they would retire. To say this would be their last series is absolutely wrong," Shukla told ANI.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <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">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;The Indian team will leave for Australia on Wednesday (Oct 15), a day after winning the two-match Test series against the West Indies. However, the biggest focus will be on the addition of Rohit-Virat, who will be back in the team for the first time since the Champions Trophy 2025 in March. The biggest change on the side will see Shubman Gill lead the team while Rohit has been dropped from the captaincy duty.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <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">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;The ODI series will start on Sunday (Oct 19) when India face Mitchell Marsh’s Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth.<h2>India squad for Australia tour</h2>ODI squad:&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.

The biggest focus will be on the addition of Rohit-Virat, who will be back in the ODI team for the first time since the Champions Trophy 2025 in March. 

The Indian team is all set to land in Australia ahead of the upcoming ODI series, as veteran batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be the highlight reel. As the team prepares for the series, the rumours surrounding the retirements of Rohit-Virat have intensified, suggesting this could be their last tour with the Indian side. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla has denied those rumours and welcomed the addition of Rohit-Virat in the Indian side. BCCI VP shuts down retirement rumours "This is very beneficial for us (Rohit and Virat being in the ODI squad). Because both of them are great batsmen, and in the presence of both of them, I think we will be successful in defeating Australia. And as far as this being their last series is concerned, it is nothing like that. We should never go into these things. It is up to the players when they would retire. To say this would be their last series is absolutely wrong," Shukla told ANI. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more The Indian team will leave for Australia on Wednesday (Oct 15), a day after winning the two-match Test series against the West Indies. However, the biggest focus will be on the addition of Rohit-Virat, who will be back in the team for the first time since the Champions Trophy 2025 in March. The biggest change on the side will see Shubman Gill lead the team while Rohit has been dropped from the captaincy duty. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history The ODI series will start on Sunday (Oct 19) when India face Mitchell Marsh’s Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. India squad for Australia tour ODI squad: 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.

The biggest focus will be on the addition of Rohit-Virat, who will be back in the ODI team for the first time since the Champions Trophy 2025 in March.&nbsp;

BCCI VP denies Rohit, Virat retirement rumours as Team India jets off to Australia

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