In their first competitive match for India after more than seven months, Rohit Sharma could only manage to score 8 runs from 14 balls, and Virat Kohli got out for an eight-ball duck. The disappointing show by the two former Indian captains in the first ODI against Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth invited them sharp criticism from fans, but former Australian captain and legendary batter Ricky Ponting is not bothered by the forgetful outing in Perth.

The two-time ODI World Cup-winning team captain has backed Rohit and Kohli to bounce back. According to him, it will only be a matter of time before Rohit and Kohli are among the runs again, and that could come as soon as the next ODI against Australia in Adelaide.

“Finding your rhythm and tempo is the biggest thing. When you’ve had a break

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