Indian cricket stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, along with the rest of the ODI squad, arrived in Perth early on October 16 after a delayed flight from Delhi. The team, led by new captain Shubman Gill, is set to compete in a three-match ODI series against Australia, followed by five T20 matches. The players faced a four-hour delay at Delhi airport, which affected their travel schedule, including a stopover in Singapore.

Upon landing in Perth around 4 AM local time, the team was met with tight security, preventing fans from getting close to their cricketing idols. Exhausted from their journey, the players went directly to their hotel rooms without engaging with fans. Kohli, who has not played since the Champions Trophy victory in March, shared a motivational post on social media, stating, "The only time you truly fail, is when you decide to give up."

The ODI series will kick off on October 19 in Perth, followed by matches in Adelaide on October 23 and Sydney on October 25. The team’s schedule includes several practice sessions and press conferences leading up to the matches. Both Kohli and Rohit have stepped back from T20Is and Tests, focusing solely on ODIs as they aim to remain in contention for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Here is the schedule for the ODI series in Australia: - October 16: Arrive in Perth - October 16: Optional practice session at Perth Stadium - October 17: Practice session at Perth Stadium - October 17: Press conference at 12:30 PM local time - October 18: Practice session at Perth Stadium - October 18: Press conference at 1 PM local time - October 19: 1st ODI in Perth (9 AM IST) - October 20: Travel to Adelaide - October 21: Training session at Adelaide Oval - October 22: Training session at Adelaide Oval - October 22: Press conference after training - October 23: 2nd ODI in Adelaide (9 AM IST) - October 24: Travel to Sydney - October 25: 3rd ODI in Sydney (9 AM IST)