IND vs AUS: Kohli-Rohit return, ODI series begins under Shubman Gills captaincy

Team India reaches Perth, ODI series begins on October 19

Key players from the Indian ODI team, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and new captain Shubman Gill, arrived in Perth, Australia on Thursday morning, where the three-match ODI series between India and Australia will be played. The team also includes KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Nitish Reddy.

Full schedule of the ODI series

• First ODI: October 19, Perth
• Second ODI: October 23, Adelaide
• Third ODI: October 25, Sydney

After this, a five-match T20 series will also be played from October 29.

Excitement increases with the return of Kohli and Rohit

This series is Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's first international series after winning the Champions Trophy 2025. Both have retired from Test and T20 cricket but have expressed a desire to play until the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Shubman Gill's support for senior players

Captain Shubman Gill said, "It's crucial to have experienced players like Kohli and Rohit in the team. There's no substitute for their experience and skill."

Youthful energy and balance in the team

The team includes experienced batsmen like Kohli and Rohit, along with young players like Yashasvi, Nitish, and Harshit. Arshdeep Singh may get a chance to lead the fast bowling attack.

Team India's official tweet