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India Arrive in Perth for Australia ODIs With Gill in Charge as Kohli, Rohit Begin Nets

BCCI leaders rejected talk of farewells and stressed that any calls on the veterans will hinge on how they perform now.

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in nets ahead of 1st ODI vs Australia
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma did not play the India A series against Australia A
Virat Kohli last played for India in March this year

Overview

  • Shubman Gill leads India’s ODI side after Ajit Agarkar confirmed Rohit Sharma’s captaincy handover, with three matches set for Perth, Adelaide and Sydney from October 19–25.
  • After a delayed departure from New Delhi, the squad reached Perth early Thursday and began preparations, with optional training scheduled through the eve of the opener.
  • Early net-session reports said Virat Kohli looked largely fluent against pace, while Rohit Sharma worked into his timing during a longer hit on the Perth surface.
  • BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said suggestions that this would be Rohit and Kohli’s final international series are incorrect, and head coach Gautam Gambhir urged a present-focused approach to selections.
  • Virat Kohli posted a motivational message on X after landing, and former teammate Dinesh Karthik said Kohli kept up two to three training sessions per week in London during his layoff.