NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ’s much-anticipated return to international cricket after an eight-month hiatus ended in disappointment, as both failed to make an impact in India’s first ODI against Australia at Perth’s Optus Stadium. The Indian stalwarts, who had not played since IPL 2025, struggled on the fast, bouncy pitch despite three practice sessions prior to the match. Rohit Sharma could manage only 8 runs before being dismissed by a brilliant delivery from Josh Hazlewood, while Kohli’s outing was even shorter, lasting just eight balls before Mitchell Starc claimed his wicket. Former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath analysed their performances on the Fast Bowling Cartel YouTube channel. "There was a lot of talk going into the match about the two greats, Rohit

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