Overview
- Australia beat India by seven wickets in a rain-shortened Perth opener, with Mitchell Marsh 46 not out after India managed 136 for 9 in 26 overs, leaving India needing a win in Adelaide to keep the series alive.
- On their ODI return after a long layoff, Rohit Sharma scored 8 and Virat Kohli fell for a duck, prompting Ricky Ponting to advise short-term goals and caution against writing off proven players.
- Ravi Shastri attributed the failures to rust and limited preparation time in Perth, urging patience before judging the veteran duo.
- Australia’s Matthew Short said the hosts’ pacers plan to keep attacking Kohli outside off stump using swing and seam, with Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc cited as key exponents.
- The BCCI named India A squads for two four-day games in Bengaluru starting October 30, confirming Rishabh Pant’s fitness and return as captain as part of broader squad planning.