Virat's return to international cricket did not go as expected. While fans expected a well-calculated, dominant performance against Australia, an opposition he has thrived against, the reality fans lived out was an eight-ball duck. Australians deprived Virat of some easy singles by setting t
Former India fast bowler Varun Aaron has urged the Indian team not to hit the panic button after their seven-wicket defeat against Australia in the opening ODI of the three-match series at Perth on Sunday.
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.
Gill-led Team India lost by seven wickets in the rain-curtailed 26-overs-per-side first ODI at Perth on Sunday. The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fell flat as both batters departed in single digits, with the latter falling for an eight-ball duck. While India fought to score 136/9 in
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.
India's star batter Virat Kohli reveals his break after retiring from Test cricket earlier this year was wonderful, allowing him to spend quality time with his family.
The first ODI between India and Australia is set to resume after almost two hours' hold due to rain delays in Perth on Sunday at the Optus Stadium. The match has been reduced to 35 overs per side. Each bowler can bowl a maximum of 7 overs.
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 veteran batter Virat Kohli's return to international cricket ended in a very disappointing manner, getting out cheaply off speedster Mitchell Starc for a duck against Australia in the first ODI at Perth on Sunday.
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.
The highly anticipated series opener against Australia at the Optus Stadium will mark the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in ODIs for the first time since lifting the Champions Trophy on March 9 in Dubai.