Kohli and Rohit Return as India Begin ODI Series Against Australia
After a long seven-month break from international cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are all set to make their comeback as India take on Australia in the first ODI on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
The star duo last featured in the Champions Trophy final in March 2025, where India lifted the trophy under Rohit’s leadership.
This series marks a significant transition in Indian cricket, as both former captains will now play under the leadership of Shubman Gill, signalling the start of a new era for Team India in the 50-over format.
Match Details
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Match: India vs Australia, 1st ODI
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Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
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Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia
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Time: 9:00 AM IST
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Toss: 8:30 AM IST
Where to Watch: Live Streaming and Telecast
Cricket fans can catch all the live action of the India vs Australia 1st ODI through multiple platforms:
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Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
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Live Streaming: JioCinema app and website
The match promises high-intensity cricket as two world-class sides go head-to-head in Perth.
Team Squads
India: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna.
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (C), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc.
BCCI Clears the Air on Retirement Speculations
Amid growing speculation that this series could be the last for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla dismissed all such rumours.
He clarified that no decision regarding retirement has been discussed and that the choice lies entirely with the players themselves.
With both veterans returning to the fold and Shubman Gill stepping into a leadership role, the India vs Australia ODI series is set to deliver a perfect blend of experience and youthful energy — a treat for cricket fans worldwide.