Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be back in the Indian colours after a gap of seven months as India vs Australia ODI series gets underway on October 19.
In the lead-up to the series, the Indian selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar appointed Shubman Gill as the new captain of the ODI side. Gill replaced Rohit Sharma after his relatively successful start as a Test captain in England.
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With the stalwarts ageing and two years left until the next 2027 ODI World Cup, questions regarding their future have been raised recently.
Ahead of the start of the Australia series, former India coach Ravi Shastri shared his feelings about whether Kohli and Sharma will tour Australia again.
Ravi Shastri opens up on whether Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma tour Australia again
Over the years, both the former captains have enjoyed great success against Australia in the shorter format.
Kohli has 2451 runs in 50 ODIs against the Aussies, while Sharma is just behind him with 2407 runs in 46 matches -- both have scored 8 centuries each.
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In conversation with Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock at the LiSTNR Sport's podcast, Shastri discussed a variety of topics, including what's next for the star duo.
"They are not getting any younger. The World Cup is two years away and they have retired from two formats of the game. So, unless there's any white ball series happening [in Australia] before the World Cup, I can't see them [touring Australia again]. I think the World Cup will be their last tournament.
Following the Australia tour, India will face South Africa and New Zealand in ODIs till January before another long break in ODI cricket.
The duo is expected to represent Mumbai and Delhi, respectively, in the Vijay Hazare Trophy later during the Indian domestic season.
When is the India vs Australia ODI series?
| Match | Date | Venue |
| India vs Australia 1st ODI | October 19 | Perth |
| India vs Australia 2nd ODI | October 23 | Adelaide |
| India vs Australia 3rd ODI | October 25 | Sydney |