Updated On: 21 October, 2025 02:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The first ODI match against Australia marked the return of Team India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to international cricket since the Champions Trophy 2025 triumph. However, the duo endured a poor outing with the bat as both returned to the pavilion on low scores

Ravi Shastri (Pic: File Pic)
In the ODI series opening match against Australia, Team India suffered a loss by seven wickets at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
It also marked the return of Team India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to international cricket since the Champions Trophy 2025 triumph.