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As the countdown to the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup gathers momentum, the focus has once again shifted to two of the country’s biggest cricketing icons — Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Following their underwhelming returns in the first ODI against Australia in Perth, where both struggled to make an impact, questions have been raised about their long-term roles in …

Australia and India are gearing up for the second ODI of the series, scheduled to be played at the iconic Adelaide Oval. After a seven-wicket loss (DLS method) in Perth, India will be eager to bounce back and level the series. The spotlight, however, will once again be on Virat Kohli, who endured a rare failure in the previous match, …

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese inked an agreement on Monday that will pump billions of dollars into critical minerals projects. The U.S. and Australia will together contribute $3 billion to the projects over the next six months. The total project pipeline is worth $8.5 billion, the governments said. As part of the deal, the U.S. Department …

India’s seven-wicket drubbing against Australia in the rain-affected first ODI at Optus Stadium, Perth, on October 19, has placed new ODI captain Shubman Gill under immediate scrutiny. The match, reduced to 26 overs per side, saw the Indian batting lineup falter dramatically, highlighted by the brief and disappointing return of veterans Rohit Sharma (8) and Virat Kohli (0). India managed only …

Australia produced a commanding performance to outplay India by seven wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday. The match, which was marred by multiple rain interruptions, saw the hosts take full advantage of the conditions after opting to bowl first. With this win, the Mitchell Marsh-led side went 1-0 up …

Australia opener Travis Head endured a tough outing in the first ODI against India at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, falling for just 8 runs. While the left-hander’s cheap dismissal disappointed Australian fans, Indian cricket fans on social media had a field day. Memes, jokes, and funny captions flooded Twitter soon after Head’s wicket, with many users humorously …

The opening ODI between Australia and India at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday had its share of drama — from rain delays to quick wickets — but it was a light-hearted off-field moment that stole the spotlight. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill enjoy popcorn during rain break in first ODI During one of the rain breaks, Indian captain …

Australia‘s pace spearhead Mitchell Starc produced a blistering opening spell against India in the first ODI at Optus Stadium, Perth, leaving the visitors reeling early in the innings. Bowling with venom and precision, Starc finished his initial burst with figures of 5-1-20-1, helping the hosts seize control in the powerplay. While his spell included the prized wicket of Virat Kohli, …

Ahead of the ongoing first ODI between Australia and India at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli opened up about his childhood memories of watching cricket played Down Under and how it shaped his ambitions as a cricketer. Kohli also shared experience of watching his childhood heroes perform in Australia and how that inspired him in …

The much-anticipated first ODI between Australia and India at the Optus Stadium in Perth began with fireworks from the hosts’ fast bowlers. After winning the toss, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh opted to bowl first on a green-tinged surface — a move that paid immediate dividends. India’s top order crumbled under the relentless pace and movement of the Aussie seamers, losing …