Perth: India’s star batter Virat Kohli endured a disappointing return to international cricket as he was dismissed for a duck in the first ODI against Australia at the Optus Stadium on Sunday.

The 36-year-old lasted just eight balls before falling to Mitchell Starc, marking the first time in his ODI career that he failed to score in Australia.

Kohli’s Return Ends in Early Dismissal

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first. Kohli came in after Rohit Sharma’s dismissal in the fourth over, but his stay at the crease was short-lived. Playing his first competitive game since the IPL 2025 final, the right-hander appeared rusty and tentative.

In the seventh over, Starc bowled a full delivery that tempted Kohli into an ambitious drive. The Indian batter got a thick

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