Overview
- India face Australia in the first ODI on October 19 at Optus Stadium, where Mitchell Marsh leads the hosts and a near sell-out crowd is expected.
- New captain Shubman Gill said he idolised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma growing up and would not hesitate to seek their advice during games.
- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma rejoin the ODI setup for their first India appearance since March’s Champions Trophy win.
- With Hardik Pandya unavailable, Nitish Kumar Reddy is poised for a potential ODI debut as India test all-round options; Jasprit Bumrah is rested for this format.
- Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar noted the returning seniors are not on trial, saying assessments will be made once they start playing.