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.
The first ODI of the three-match series against Australia will start at Perth from Sunday, marking the return of Rohit and Virat in Indian colours for the first time since the ICC Champions Trophy win back in March this year.
Madan Lal, a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, believes batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have just one motto in front of them: to play in the 2027 World Cup.
The first ODI of the three-match series will start on Sunday at Perth's Optus Stadium, with Shubman leading two veterans, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, among other star players in the team. Rohit and Virat, who are making their return to the team following the ICC Champions Trophy title win
The ODI leg will see the return of India's bigwigs, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, to the international circuit. Hayden didn't shy away from praising "gold star" Virat for his remarkable "athletic ability" and the standards that he brings to the table.
Rohit and Virat, whose last assignment was the ICC Champions Trophy win in March, will be making their return in Indian colours after seven months. The two legends, who announced their Test retirements ahead of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, starting with their tour to