Several key members of India’s ODI cricket team touched down in Australia on Thursday morning for an upcoming three-match series. The squad includes big names Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and new captain Shubman Gill, setting the stage for their first international appearance since winning the Champions Trophy in March.The team’s arrival faced some delays but eventually welcomed K L Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, along with support staff members. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and his support staff are expected to join later, having left Delhi on Wednesday evening.
The series kicks off in Australia on Sunday, followed by matches in Adelaide on October 23 and Sydney on October 25. After the ODIs, the teams will battle it out in a five-match T20 series starting October 29.The upcoming matches have sparked extra interest as fans eagerly await the return of cricket legends Rohit and Kohli. Their future in international cricket has become a hot topic, especially after Gill took over as ODI captain. While both stars have stepped away from Tests and T20 Internationals, reports suggest they’re looking to stick around until the 2027 ODI World Cup.India’s schedule in Australia for the ODI series:October 16: Arrive in PerthOctober 16: Optional practice session at Perth StadiumOctober 17: Practice session at Perth StadiumOctober 17: Press conference at 12:30pm local timeOctober 18: Practice session at Perth StadiumOctober 18: Press conference at 1pm local timeOctober 19: Australia vs India 1st ODI in Perth (9am IST)October 20: Travel to AdelaideOctober 21: Training Session at Adelaide OvalOctober 22: Training Session at Adelaide OvalOctober 22: Press conference after trainingOctober 23: Australia vs India 2nd ODI in Adelaide (9am IST)October 24: Travel to SydneyOctober 25: Australia vs India 3rd ODI in Sydney (9am IST)
