Overview
- Australia won the first ODI in Perth by seven wickets under DLS, leaving India trailing 0–1 ahead of Thursday’s second match at the Adelaide Oval.
- Returning to ODIs, Rohit Sharma made 8 and Virat Kohli was out for a duck, drawing scrutiny, but Ricky Ponting labeled them “champion players” and backed a quick rebound and potential 2027 World Cup roles.
- Ravi Shastri cautioned against snap judgments, saying the veterans need time and hunger after a layoff, with rhythm expected to improve in Adelaide and Sydney.
- Irfan Pathan and Mohammad Kaif questioned India’s late arrival and lack of acclimatisation, linking the seniors’ struggles to lingering technical issues seen in the last BGT.
- Ravichandran Ashwin criticised the decision to bench Kuldeep Yadav as India opted for three pacers and three all‑rounders, while debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy earned his cap from Rohit and scored 19* after a late cameo.