Perth, Oct 19, 2025

Indian batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma made a subdued return to international cricket, falling for low scores in the opening ODI of the three-match series against Australia at the near sell out Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Following their retirement from Test and T20I formats, the first of three ODIs in Australia was highly anticipated, marking the return of former India skippers Kohli and Rohit. However, the duo failed to make an impact, setting a cautious tone for India’s innings in the series opener.

While fans at the stadium rose to applaud the duo as they entered the field, silence enveloped the venue upon their dismissals.

Opening the batting for India alongside newly appointed captain Shubman Gill, after being put to bat first, Rohit was dismissed

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