India vs Australia clash has been a disgusting rain-affected affair at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Rain has interrupted play multiple times within the first 15 overs of the game. Four hours since the game started, Aussies have bowled just 15 overs of play, and the latest update finds the game reduced to 32 overs.
Virat Kohli did not have an ideal return to the international format, as he got out for a duck in his return game off Mitchell Starc's bowling. The right-handed batter faced eight balls without scoring a single run and was dismissed going for a big, booming drive.
The broadcasters, too, expressed their desire to watch Kohli play in the upcoming World Cup. Even Rohit and Kohli have harbored hopes to play in the tournament two years from now. Kohli never spoke publicly about his desire this time around as well, but his behavior in front of Gilchrist and Shastri spoke highly of his desire to feature in the World Cup.
Gilchrist: Well, 2027 is obviously on the radar for you. You've achieved everything in the game. Congrats on the IPL as well. That elusive title. So, well done. All the best.
Gilchrist: Thanks so much for joining us, and welcome back to Australia. Have a good series.
Virat Kohli spoke about his fondness with the Australian crowd
While speaking in the interview, Shastri questioned him about what had led to Kohli's sheer dominance while playing in Australia. To this, Virat Kohli has said about his fondness for Australia, saying that he respects how the crowd knows the game and appreciates everyone who performs down under.
“So, as I said, I have nothing but gratitude for having experienced all those moments here and the crowd being at me regularly really brought out the best from me. And I had no option but to turn up being 120% or there was no chance I was going to perform in this country and in those hostile conditions. So, yeah, I've had really good times here as a cricketer,” he added.
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma disappoint on ODI return
Later, Shubman Gill nicked a very loose ball that was going down the leg. Nathan Ellis' delivery that left the batter towards the leg side took a faint edge of Gill and was dismissed for just 10 runs. Gill fails on his ODI captaincy debut.
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