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Ind vs Aus: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would have the spotlight on them on Sunday (October 19) when India take on Australia in the opening ODI at the Optus stadium in Perth. And hence there is much-speculation over the playing XI that would be fielded and the batting order. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has revealed his playing XI and it is surprising to say the least. He has not picked Kuldeep Yadav for the game in Perth and has instead backed pacer Harshit Rana to play.

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Rohit-Gill Backed to Open

Chopra reckons Rohit and Gill would open and Kohli will bat at his regular No. 3 spot. Kohli would be followed by Shreyas Iyer and KL Ra

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