Fans couldn't keep calm even as Virat Kohli was heading for an optional practice session at the Optus Stadium in Perth ahead of the opening ODI against Australia on October 19, Sunday. Fans were seen cheering loudly for the 36-year-old, who will make a comeback to international cricket after seven months.

The Delhi-born cricketer has drawn spectators at large numbers even for the practice sessions, given he is all set to play at the international level for the first time since Champions Trophy 2025 final. As a result, stadiums for all three matches are likely to be packed and Kohli will hope to get big scores to stay in contention to play in the 2027 World Cup.

The former Indian captain has a good record in ODIs in Australia, aggregating 1327 runs at 53.12 in 29 matches.

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