Overview

• Speaking on Star Sports, Head said Kohli’s “high energy” can be “triggering” and that he intends to stay “nice and relaxed” at the crease.
• Mitchell Starc praised Kohli as a tough, enduring opponent and said Australia’s bowlers welcome the challenge.
• The three-match ODI series begins October 19 in Perth and will be Kohli’s first international appearance since the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
• SportsTak reports Kohli has 14,181 ODI runs and needs 54 to overtake Kumar Sangakkara for second on the all-time list.
• India’s ODI squad is captained by Shubman Gill, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj among those selected.