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India’s senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had disappointing returns to international cricket in the first ODI against Australia. However, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes they will bounce back with stronger intent and smarter strategies in the upcoming matches.

India faced a seven-wicket defeat in the rain-affected series opener, which was Shubman Gill’s first assignment as ODI captain, replacing Rohit.

Nayar analysed Rohit’s brief stint at the crease and noted that while his aggressive intent was evident, the conditions that day didn’t suit his natural approach.

“Initially, Rohit Sharma took his time, but he tried to do what he’s done so well in ODI cricket over the past two years, play with intent and be aggressive. In many ways,

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