Australia won the toss and elected to bowl in the first one-day international against India at Perth on Sunday.
India’s side is led by Shubman Gill, who recently took over as the national ODI and Test captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. Sharma returns to the squad as a batter alongside Virat Kohli, marking their first appearance since India’s Champions Trophy win in March. The team is looking ahead to the 2027 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
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Australia’s lineup features a refreshed side, with Mitchell Starc returning from rest. Mitch Marsh will captain and open the innings with Travis Head, supported by Matt Renshaw, Josh Philippe, Mitch Owen, and Cooper Connolly in a new-look middle order.
India’s eight-match tour includes ODIs in Perth (Oct. 19), Adelaide (Oct. 23), and Sydney (Oct. 25), followed by five T20 internationals across Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Gold Coast, and Brisbane.
Source: AP