Rohit scored his 33rd ODI century in Sydney to record the historic milestone to his name
With the series already lost, Team India will be expected to make at least one or two changes in their line-up for the 3rd ODI.
Rohit Sharma surpassed Sourav Ganguly to become India's third-highest ODI run-scorer with a gritty 73 against Australia at Adelaide Oval.
Rohit Sharma battled rust and pressure to score a gritty 73 at the Adelaide Oval, rebuilding India's innings after early setbacks in the second ODI.
According to reports, the opener appeared somewhat different than usual, with those close to the action noting that he seemed "off" and not his usual self.
India vs Australia 1st ODI Highlights: This is also Australia first ever ODI win at Optus Stadium in Perth
Rohit, despite losing his wicket cheaply, is looking very relaxed and cheering the dressing room with his usual antics in the dressing room
Gill steps into the role on the back of a successful home Test series win against the West Indies, and will be supported by newly named vice-captain Shreyas Iyer.
India vs Australia 1st ODI: Rohit, who opened the innings, scored eight runs, while Kohli departed for a seven-ball duck.
Marsh also talked about the pitch conditions, saying, "Perth is historically a bowler-friendly wicket, and both teams would love to take early advantage with their pacers early in the match."
Agarkar also clarified that it was Kohli and Rohit, who had decided to quit Test cricket and the selection committee would have been happy to have their experience.
Head hailed Kohli as "probably the greatest white-ball batter of all time" and said Rohit isn't far behind
Virat Kohli was seen parsing his shots on outside-off balls, an issue that caused him a lot of trouble last time he was in Australia
Rohit Sharma has featured in 30 ODI matches on Australian soil, in which he has amassed 1,328 runs at an average of 53.12
The men in blue departed from New Delhi, India, on Wednesday morning, 24 hours after finishing their two-match Test series vs West Indies
Kohli and Rohit's last appearance came during India's unbeaten run in the Champions Trophy, where Rohit was named Player of the Match in the final for his 76 against New Zealand
Ravi Shastri expressed confidence that both batters still have plenty to offer India in ODIs, describing Kohli as a "master chaser" and Rohit as "explosive at the top."
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the team will travel together in a single group from Delhi to Perth, where the tour kicks off on October 19.
The three-match ODI series against Australia will mark Gill's first assignment as India's one-day international captain. The Indian team is scheduled to leave for Australia on October 15 morning.
The last time Rohit followed such a strict fitness regimen was after he missed out on the 2011 World Cup and I think we're seeing a similar level of determination from him now, says Sanjay Bangar