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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 …

Indian cricket icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made their much-awaited return to the national side in the first ODI against Australia at Perth. The duo last featured together during the ICC Champions Trophy in February, where India clinched the title. Having taken a break from the game following their T20I and Test retirements, both players were under the scanner …

The rift between Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and chief selector Ajit Agarkar has intensified ahead of the much-anticipated India-Australia 2025 series. The veteran speedster responded sharply to Agarkar’s recent insinuations about his fitness, fuelling a controversy that has now overshadowed India’s preparations for the tour. Mohammed Shami dismisses Agarkar’s fitness claims ahead of IND vs AUS 2025 showdown Shami, who …

Australia and India are set to reignite one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries in the opening ODI of the 2025 series at Perth Stadium on October 19. The match promises high-intensity action, with both teams fielding new combinations and leaderships, as Shubman Gill leads India in his first full series as ODI captain while Mitchell Marsh continues his leadership tenure for …

As England prepare for their much-awaited Ashes 2025-26 tour down under, all attention turns to Joe Root, the world’s top-ranked Test batter and one of the modern greats. Root, who stands second only to Sachin Tendulkar in the all-time Test run charts, enters this series with a point to prove. Despite his brilliance elsewhere, Australia remains an unconquered frontier, 14 …

When cricket’s two giants collide, the world takes notice. India’s ‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma, known for his elegance, power, and explosive strokeplay, faces Australia’s left-arm speed demon, Mitchell Starc, whose lethal pace, toe-crushing yorkers, and uncanny swing have terrorized batters across the globe. This isn’t just a cricket match it’s a battle of skill, strategy and nerve, a duel that often …

After a seven-month break from international cricket, Virat Kohli is back with Team India as the team gears up for the three-match ODI series against Australia, starting October 19. Kohli, who last played in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in March, was seen actively training with the squad in Perth. His practice session on October 16 drew fans who were …

India‘s most celebrated batting duo, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are once again ready to don the national colours as India take on Australia in the upcoming three-match ODI series, starting October 19 in Perth. The two veterans, who have now officially retired from T20Is and Test cricket, are focusing solely on the 50-over format, a domain in which they …

When two cricketing giants like India and Australia clash in an ODI, the individual contests often determine the rhythm and momentum of the match. Among the most compelling of these is the ongoing battle between Virat Kohli, India’s former captain and one of the game’s finest chasers, and Australia’s metronomic fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. Hazlewood, with his immaculate line and …

India‘s chief selector Ajit Agarkar has finally responded to the controversy surrounding pacer Mohammed Shami‘s absence from the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia, insisting Shami would have been included if he were fully fit. Shami, who has been vocal about his snub, criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for allegedly overlooking his fitness, citing his active …