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Kohli and Rohit to Return to Field, Face Rising Competition in Australia ODI Series

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two of India's most decorated cricketers, will resume their careers after a break, facing a rejuvenated Australian team and rising competition from young blood in the upcoming ODI series. The series, starting in Perth on Sunday, marks a significant chapter in the careers of Kohli and Rohit, who have been pivotal figures in India's dominance in white-ball cricket. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the duo will be hungry to prove themselves, knowing that young players are vying for their positions in the squad.

Key Takeaways:

  • Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play their first ODIs in Australia after a lengthy break, following their retirement from Test cricket.
  • The duo will face a rejuvenated Australian team and rising competition from young players in the three-match ODI series.
  • Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes Kohli and Rohit will be hungry to prove themselves, knowing that young players are vying for their positions in the squad.
  • Kohli and Rohit both retired from Test cricket earlier this year and had struggled for form in the preceding five-match Test series against Australia.
  • Rohit has played 30 ODIs in Australia, scoring 1328 runs at an average of 53.12 with five centuries and four half-centuries.
  • Kohli has 1327 runs in Australia at an average of 51.03 in 29 ODIs with five centuries and six half-centuries.
  • Despite their struggles, Kohli and Rohit remain among the all-time greats in ODI cricket, with Rohit's last act as India captain in the format being leading them to victory in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Statistics:

  • Virat Kohli has scored 1327 runs in ODIs in Australia at an average of 51.03 in 29 matches.
  • Rohit Sharma has scored 1328 runs in ODIs in Australia at an average of 53.12 in 30 matches.
  • Kohli has 5 centuries and 6 half-centuries in ODIs in Australia.
  • Rohit has 5 centuries and 4 half-centuries in ODIs in Australia.
  • The three-match ODI series starts in Perth on Sunday.

Sources:

  • "I mean, this is a good side, a very good side. India are a far better white ball side than Test match side," - Ravi Shastri, quoted in Fox Cricket.
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