When and where Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will train in Australia

India's ODI cricket team has arrived in Australia for a three-match series, featuring stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma under new captain Shubman Gill. This marks their first international appearance since the Champions Trophy win. The series begins Sunday in Perth, with subsequent matches in Adelaide and Sydney, followed by a T20 series.

Senior stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were among the first batch of Indian cricketers who flew out on Wednesday for the three-match ODI series against Australia, beginning October 19. (BCCI Photo)

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.

Massive crowd for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma at Delhi airport as Team India leave for Australia

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 Perth October 16: Optional practice session at Perth Stadium October 17: Practice session at Perth Stadium October 17: Press conference at 12:30pm local time October 18: Practice session at Perth Stadium October 18: Press conference at 1pm local time October 19: Australia vs India 1st ODI in Perth (9am IST) October 20: Travel to Adelaide October 21: Training Session at Adelaide Oval October 22: Training Session at Adelaide Oval October 22: Press conference after training October 23: Australia vs India 2nd ODI in Adelaide (9am IST) October 24: Travel to Sydney October 25: Australia vs India 3rd ODI in Sydney (9am IST)

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