Perth, Oct 19, 2025

The Shubman Gill-led Indian team was left with plenty to reflect on following a lacklustre seven-wicket defeat to Australia in the opening ODI of the three-match series in Perth on Sunday. Despite the setback, skipper Gill struck a composed and optimistic tone, commending his team’s resilience after a shaky start with the bat.

However, the mood in the Indian camp suggested urgency and introspection. Moments after the loss, head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen in a serious discussion on the field with captain Gill, bowling coach Morne Morkel and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. The animated exchange indicated that the think tank is already focused on identifying key areas for improvement ahead of the second game.

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