New Delhi: The spotlight will be on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the duo return to action for India after seven months in the upcoming ODI series against Australia. Both senior batters last donned the national colours when they took part in the Champions Trophy 2025 in March this year. India beat New Zealand in the final to win the Champions Trophy title under Rohit’s captaincy.

It turned out to be Rohit’s final tournament for India as ODI captain, as the Hitman was replaced by Shubman Gill ahead of the Australia series. A lot has changed in Indian cricket in the last seven months, with Gill’s ascendance to the throne marking the beginning of a new era in Indian cricket. All eyes will be on Rohit and Kohli, who will be looking to shake off the rust, having last played competitive

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