Kohli and Sharma to Return to International Cricket in ODI Series Against Australia

India's ODI campaign is all set to witness a boost with the return of experienced cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The duo will make their comeback to international cricket after a hiatus of several months, and former India coach Ravi Shastri believes that the pair will be highly motivated to perform. "India are a far better white ball side than Test match side," Shastri said, highlighting the team's strengths in the One-Day Internationals.

Key Takeaways:

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to return to international cricket after a hiatus, with Shastri suggesting that their experience will be a significant asset for the team.
The duo, with their expertise in white-ball cricket, will provide a boost to the Indian team, which is already strong in this format.
Shastri believes that Kohli's reputation as a master chaser and Rohit's explosive batting will make them crucial assets for the team in the countdown to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027.
Shubman Gill, the new captain of the Indian ODI team, emphasized the importance of the experience of previous captains, including Kohli and Rohit, in the dressing room.
Ravindra Jadeja, the veteran all-rounder, has been left out of the ODI squad for the Australia tour, but former coach Shastri believes he will be a valuable asset for the team in the next Cricket World Cup in 2027.

Statistics:

There are 24 days until the start of the ODI series against Australia.
India's next Cricket World Cup will be held in 2027 in South Africa.
Rohit Sharma has played a total of 270 ODI matches for India.
Virat Kohli has scored 49,746 career runs in international cricket.

Sources:

"Shastri believes Kohli and Sharma will be motivated to perform for India" by HT Digital Content Services (published in United News of India)
Ravi Shastri's interview with Fox Sports
Ajit Agarkar's statement on Ravindra Jadeja's exclusion from the ODI squad for the Australia tour
Shubman Gill's comments on the importance of previous captains' experience
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 information