The first ODI between India and Australia is scheduled for Sunday at Perth's Optus Stadium, marking the much-anticipated return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, popularly known as 'Ro-Ko', in the Indian jersey since the ICC Champions Trophy final earlier this year.
Ahead of the first ODI against Australia Indian skipper Shubman Gill spoke about his relation with Rohit Sharma following his appointment as India's new ODI captain replacing Sharma, and expressed his comfort and admiration for Hitman and Virat Kohli, highlighting the strong bond and valu
The first ODI between India and Australia will take place on Sunday in Perth at the Optus Stadium. As India prepares for a high-stakes ODI series against Australia, all eyes naturally turn to two of modern cricket's biggest icons, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
The Indian cricket team had an intense fielding session on Saturday, followed by nets and batting drills, ahead of the first ODI against Australia, which will kick off on Sunday in Perth.
India's newly appointed ODI captain Shubman Gill is on the verge of another milestone as he gears up to lead the team in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, starting Sunday in Perth. The stylish right-hander is just 225 runs away from completing 3,000 runs in One-Day Inter
"It's a perfect situation for Shubman Gill because he has both Rohit and Virat in the dressing room, who can also offer their input to him. And I think it's very good for his captaincy and for his growth," Axar Patel told the reporters.
Former leg-spinner Amit Mishra believes that being relieved of the captaincy burden could turn into an asset for veteran opener Rohit Sharma during his return to the international circuit in the first ODI against Australia on Sunday.
Former cricketer-turned commentator Aakash Chopra prophesied India's final XI for the ODI series opener against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday and surprisingly omitted a couple of key starters.
The other members of Team India's white-ball contingent departed for Australia from New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday evening, following the morning departure of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and others.
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has shared his observations on Shubman Gill's leadership, praising the youngster's temperament while also underlining the challenges that lie ahead for him as a captain.
The Test captaincy baton was passed down to Gill by the management after Rohit Sharma bid adieu to the format with a brief note. After his promotion, Gill took the first steps towards following in the footsteps of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The stakes ran past the roof with his