India vs Australia 1st ODI LIVE UPDATES: The match has been reduced to 26 overs a side after continuous rain delay during India's innings
India vs Australia live telecast of 1st ODI: After a long interruption, the match was reduced to a 35-over-a-side contest under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
Rohit, despite losing his wicket cheaply, is looking very relaxed and cheering the dressing room with his usual antics in the dressing room
Kohli recalls early struggles, the lessons from Kevin Pietersen, and how competing in Australia transformed hostility into mutual respect
Gill steps into the role on the back of a successful home Test series win against the West Indies, and will be supported by newly named vice-captain Shreyas Iyer.
The first ODI between India and Australia on Sunday will be the first time these two teams will clash in an ODI match at Perth's Optus Stadium
According to the latest weather report from Perth, there is a high chance of rain throughout the day, which can play spoilsport in the match and wash it away partially or completely
India vs Australia 1st ODI: Rohit, who opened the innings, scored eight runs, while Kohli departed for a seven-ball duck.
Reddy's inclusion adds depth to India's middle order and offers a seam-bowling option on the bouncy Perth track
According to event organizers, more than 175,000 tickets have been sold across the three-match series, underscoring the unmatched popularity of Indian cricketers, even on Australian soil.
With the 1st ODI scheduled to be played on October 19 at the Optus Stadium, the fans will be looking forward to watch their cricketing heroes play the 50-over format after a long time.
Marsh also talked about the pitch conditions, saying, "Perth is historically a bowler-friendly wicket, and both teams would love to take early advantage with their pacers early in the match."
Head hailed Kohli as "probably the greatest white-ball batter of all time" and said Rohit isn't far behind
After a small but intense first practice session on Thursday, Team India began their second practice session on Friday with fielding drills taking centre stage
Virat Kohli was seen parsing his shots on outside-off balls, an issue that caused him a lot of trouble last time he was in Australia
Rohit Sharma has featured in 30 ODI matches on Australian soil, in which he has amassed 1,328 runs at an average of 53.12
Kohli, in his post, wrote: "The only time you truly fail, is when you decide to give up," which fans speculated was a direct nod to him addressing rumours about his ODI career
The men in blue departed from New Delhi, India, on Wednesday morning, 24 hours after finishing their two-match Test series vs West Indies
In their history of 54 ODI matches vs Australia in Down Under conditions, India have been able to secure wins in just 14 matches, while Australia emerged victorious in 38 matches
Virat Kohli has featured in 29 ODIs in Australia since his first tour in 2009, amassing 1,327 runs at an impressive average of 51.03, with the help of five centuries and six half-centuries