Since lifting the Champions Trophy on March 9, Virat returned to the international circuit at Perth's Optus Stadium on Sunday for the first time in more than six months.
Stand-in captain Mitchell Marsh acknowledged that the weather played its part in Australia's seven-wicket win (DLS method) against India during the rain-curtailed series opener in Perth at the Optus Stadium.
The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Ro-Ko) fell flat, and frequent rain-breaks dampened the excitement, reducing the amount of action as Aussie stand-in skipper Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 46* in Australia's successful run-chase of 131 runs well before 26 overs at Perth on Sunday.
Since the start of 2023, KL has had a fine record against Australia in ODIs, scoring 495 runs in 10 matches and innings at an average of 82.50 and a strike rate of over 86, with five fifties and a best score of 97*.
While an underwhelming show by top-order, Rohit Sharma (8), Shubman Gill (10), Virat Kohli (0) and Shreyas Iyer (11) put India in trouble at 45/4, it was KL (38 in 31 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Axar's (31 in 38 balls, with three fours) 39-run stand that provided some stability.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Rajiv Tuli on Sunday criticise the Congress, saying its animosity towards the RSS is "old, not new," recalling that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had once said to "crush" the organisation in 1948, and accused the party of being against Ind
Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao showcased support for Karnataka Chief Minister Siddharamaiah's recent statement on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stressing that everyone must oppose the party.
Indian veteran batter Virat Kohli revealed his preparation for ODI's after playing just one format of the game, stating he's not rested much over the last 15-20 years due to the high number of games played, but the recent break was refreshing as he feels fitter than ever, with mental prep
Indian batting bigwig Rohit Sharma becomes the fifth player from India to make his 500th international appearance in cricket as India takes on Australia in the first ODI match in Perth.
Rinku roared to a sizzling 165* in first-class cricket for Uttar Pradesh against Andhra Pradesh, weeks before touring Australia for a five-match T20I series. With a batting masterclass, Rinku's first-class batting average has now soared to 54.68 to 57.39, the tenth highest all-time among Ind
Speaking to ANI in the national capital, Chugh claimed that the Congress leader represents an ideology that sympathises with those involved in night courts for the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Speaking to reporters, UP DyCM said, "Rahul Gandhi is travelling abroad, touring the country, but not coming to Bihar. Tejashwi Yadav is insulting his alliance partner. So whatever is happening, I believe it is good for Bihar. The people who would have given them 20, 25 seats, perhaps now