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Mohd Shami responds to ODI snub with fiery Ranji Trophy performance

The controversy began when Ajit Agarkar said the selectors had no update on Shami's fitness during the squad selection. Shami, however, dismissed the comments with a pointed response.

IND vs AUS: Kohli-Rohit return sparks 1.75 lakh ticket surge in Australia

According to event organizers, more than 175,000 tickets have been sold across the three-match series, underscoring the unmatched popularity of Indian cricketers, even on Australian soil.

Won't be shying away from asking questions: Gill on ODI captaincy approach

With the 1st ODI scheduled to be played on October 19 at the Optus Stadium, the fans will be looking forward to watch their cricketing heroes play the 50-over format after a long time.

Would love Rohit, Virat to have a great outing in Australia: Mitchell Marsh

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."

Ajit Agarkar defends Rohit and Kohli from constant criticism after games

Senior Indian batting stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be "assessed" but it would be "silly" to put them on trial in each and every ODI that they play from hereon, chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar said on Friday. On the eve of their return to international cricket against Australia after a seven-month gap, speculation is rife that the two former skippers will be judged on a series to series basis going into the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. "It will be silly to put them on trial for every game. Once they start playing they will be assessed but they are not on trial," Agarkar said at the 'NDTV World Summit'. Reiterating what he said in Ahmedabad after announcing Shubman Gill as new ODI skipper a couple of weeks back, Agarkar once again avoided committing on their selection for an event which is still two years away. "It doesn't mean if they don't get runs in Australia, they would be dropped and similarly if they score three tons in Australia, the

Ajit Agarkar breaks silence on Mohd Shami's omission from ODI squad

Shami has not been seen in Test cricket since the World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2023.

UAE secures final ICC T20 World Cup 2026 spot; check full list of teams

With the UAE's qualification, the full roster of 20 teams for the 2026 T20 World Cup is now complete, joining earlier qualifiers Nepal and Oman from the same regional event

Rohit, Virat will help Gill grow as team captain: Axar ahead of ODI series

While Kohli and Rohit have not played for India since their Champions Trophy triumph earlier this year, Axar insisted that the seasoned duo has looked sharp in training.

Travis Head backs Rohit and Kohli for 2027 ICC World Cup participation

Head hailed Kohli as "probably the greatest white-ball batter of all time" and said Rohit isn't far behind

IND vs AUS: Fielding drills headline Indian team's Perth training Day 2

After a small but intense first practice session on Thursday, Team India began their second practice session on Friday with fielding drills taking centre stage

IND vs AUS: Cameron Green ruled out; Labuschagne called up for Perth ODI

Green's absence is Australia's third change to the ODI squad. Josh Philippe replaces wicketkeeper Josh Inglis, who has a calf injury, while Matthew Kuhnemann will feature in place of Adam Zampa

Ro-Ko is back! Key takeaways from India's first practice session in Perth

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

Five times Rohit Sharma conquered Australia with unforgettable ODI innings

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

Virat Kohli's cryptic post on 'X' turns out to be a marketing gimmick

Kohli, in his post, wrote: "The only time you truly fail, is when you decide to give up," which fans speculated was a direct nod to him addressing rumours about his ODI career

IND vs AUS: Team India, along with Rohit-Kohli, arrive in Perth for 1st ODI

The men in blue departed from New Delhi, India, on Wednesday morning, 24 hours after finishing their two-match Test series vs West Indies

How has India fared vs Australia in Down Under ODIs in the 21st century?

In their history of 54 ODI matches vs Australia in Down Under conditions, India have been able to secure wins in just 14 matches, while Australia emerged victorious in 38 matches

Kohli's best in Australia: Ranking his top five ODI knocks Down Under

Virat Kohli has featured in 29 ODIs in Australia since his first tour in 2009, amassing 1,327 runs at an impressive average of 51.03, with the help of five centuries and six half-centuries

Will ICC adopt injury sub rule? Sean Abbott is 1st injury sub in FC cricket

Cricket Australia (CA) is adopting a system similar to the one the BCCI introduced earlier this year, trialling the use of injury substitutes in the first five rounds of the 2025-26 Sheffield Shield

Kohli-Rohit in spotlight as Indian team departs for white-ball tour vs AUS

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

Kohli-Rohit might call time themselves if form drops, says Ravi Shastri

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."