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.
Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said India won the Champions Trophy earlier this year following processes established during Rahul Dravid's tenure, crediting the team for buying into the ideology set by the former captain-coach pair. With Rohit and Dravid at the helm, India bounced back from their heartbreak of losing in the final of 2023 ODI World Cup at home to Australia by winning the next two ICC events -- the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy. "Look, I love that team, loved playing with them and it's a journey that we were all into, for many years. It's not about one year or two years of work. It was about getting into work from many years," Rohit said during the CEAT Cricket Rating awards here. "We'd come so close of winning that trophy many times but we couldn't just get over the line. That is where everyone decided that we need to do something different and there's two (ways) to look at it." "There's always a thought of doing that and then actually going and doing th
India has named Shubman Gill as the new skipper for ODIs, replacing Rohit Sharma, ahead of the Australia series
Under his leadership, India clinched the prestigious ICC Champions Trophy in 2025, a triumph that further solidified his credentials as a tactically astute and inspiring leader.
With India set to play three ODIs (Oct 19-23) and five T20Is (Oct 29-Nov 8) against Australia, the experience and match-winning pedigree of Rohit and Kohli will be invaluable.
Shubman Gill, set to serve as India's Test skipper and T20 vice-captain, has recovered fully from his recent fever and looks ready to join the squad in Dubai soon for Asia Cup duties
Reflecting on some aspects of his Test career that he decided to end earlier this year, former India captain Rohit Sharma on Monday said the format is both "challenging and draining" but he learnt to cope with its demands by focussing on preparation. The 38-year-old, who averaged a decent 40.58 for his 4301 runs in 67 Tests, retired from the five-day game in May a year after calling it quits from T20 Internationals, having led India to the World Cup title in the format. On Monday, he looked back at some of that time during a CEAT event while speaking on preparations for big moments during a panel discussion. "It is something that you prepare for, because the game demands longevity," he said. "Especially in the Test format, you have to last for five days. Mentally, it is very challenging and it is draining as well. But all cricketers have been brought up playing First-Class cricket. "When we start playing cricket at a competitive level, even in Mumbai, club cricket (matches) go on
According to the ICC, a system error led to the temporary exclusion of both players from the updated list
ICC ODI Ranking: Before the removal, Rohit was ranked second in the ODI batters' list behind Shubman Gill, while Virat Kohli was ranked fourth
India ODI captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday started training at a suburban Mumbai facility with former national assistant coach Abhishek Nayar amid clamour for a "youth only" policy in the 50-over format following the success of the inexperienced Test squad in England. Rohit had taken a break from the game for a couple of months post the IPL as Indian men's team embarked on a difficult tour of England. He also announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the five Test series in England and is now a one format player. He was on a family holiday in England and came back last week. Rohit posted an Instagram story from a gymnasium with his close friend Nayar, who also at times doubles up as his personal coach. Nayar, who has also worked the likes of Dinesh Karthik, KL Rahul, Rinku Singh and young KKR batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi, was India's assistant coach batting till Champions Trophy, following which he was sacked. However, all those who have personally worked with Nayar have .
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday feels Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should continue playing ODIs as long as they are performing, given their "phenomenal" record in the fifty-overs format. Reacting to media reports suggesting that the upcoming ODI series in Australia could be the last for the celebrated duo, Ganguly said he was not aware of any such development. "I'm not aware of this, can't comment on this, he remarked when asked about the speculation. Ganguly however stressed that performance should be the deciding factor in prolonging their careers. "It's difficult to say. Whoever does well will play. If they do well, they should continue. Kohli's one-day record is phenomenal, even Rohit Sharma's. Both of them are phenomenal in white-ball cricket, he said during AWL Agri Business Ltd Event. According to reports, the tour of Australia in October could mark the final ODI appearances for the two Indian greats Kohli and Rohit, who have already played their last in T20Is
A recent report from has stirred speculation that the upcoming ODI tour of Australia in October could serve as the final act for both icons in the 50-over format.
Rohit's presence came after his unexpected announcement to retire from Test cricket, news that surfaced just a week ahead of the squad selection for the ongoing series.
While Siraj's dismissal was a shocking one, Indian fans aren't really unfamiliar with wickets like these, especially when the situation of the match requires the batter to stay at the crease.