New Delhi: Team India stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma flopped on their much-awaited comeback for the national team in the first ODI against Australia at the Perth Stadium in Perth on Sunday, October 19. Both senior batters returned in action for India after seven months, having last featured for the Men in Blue in the Champions Trophy 2025 in March this year.

All eyes were on the duo amid questions over their future in international cricket. While they were expected to hit the ball running from the word go, considering their experience and pedigree, both Kohli and Rohit failed to make an impact. Kohli was dismissed for a duck, while Rohit only managed 8 runs on his international comeback in the 1st ODI against the hosts.

Rohit, who opened the batting with skipper Shubman Gill on

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