New Delhi: The much-anticipated three-match ODI series between India and Australia is set to begin at Perth Stadium on Sunday, October 19. This encounter between the two sides marks the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to international cricket after seven months.

Australia will miss crucial players like Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, and Pat Cummins for the full series, while the likes of Josh Inglis and Adam Zampa will return in the second game.

On the other hand, the Men in Blue have arrived in Australia with almost a full-strength squad. Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are the only first-choice players missing the series.

This is going to be Shubman Gill’s first assignment as a full-time ODI skipper after he replaced Rohit ahead of the series. Here’s India’s playing XI

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