As Team India departed for their white-ball tour of Australia, there was a warm sense of nostalgia mixed with a quiet sense of transition. In a video shared by the BCCI, fans got a glimpse of old friendships rekindled and new leadership taking shape – a symbolic start to a new era in Indian cricket.

For the first time since the 2025 Champions Trophy, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returned to the Indian squad – but now solely as ODI players, having officially retired from both Test and T20I formats. This marks a major shift in their roles within the team, and also within the broader Indian cricketing landscape.

Adding to the significance of this tour is Shubman Gill’s first assignment as full-time ODI captain, following Rohit’s decision to step down from leadership duties in the 50-over fo

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