AUS vs IND 2025: Marsh hopes Rohit, Kohli have quiet series

The eight-match white-ball series will begin with three ODIs before shifting to the 20-over format.

'Not too much great cricket from them' - Mitchell Marsh's cheeky wish for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli ahead of Australia vs India ODIs

What if Virat Kohli joins MI in IPL 2026?

RCB's title drought finally came to an end in 2025 when they lifted their maiden IPL title. Kohli, who had carried the dream since 2008, was visibly emotional as he lifted the trophy.

AUS vs IND 2025: 'Wouldn't shy away from taking advice' - Shubman Gill on leading 'legends' like Rohit, Kohli

Wouldn't shy away from taking advice from them: Gill

Gill was recently appointed as the ODI captain of the Indian side.

[WATCH] AUS vs IND 2025: Virat Kohli in jovial mood during India's second practice session in Perth

Virat Kohli in jovial mood during India's practice session

As Team India continued their second day of practice, the 36-year-old was seen in a relaxed, playful mood, sharing laughter and smiles with his teammates.

AUS vs IND 2025: 'For Gill, it’s perfect' - Axar Patel on Rohit-Virat's presence during captaincy transition

Axar on Rohit-Virat's presence during captaincy transition

The smooth change was clear during India’s training sessions at Optus Stadium.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli won't be put on trials on Australia tour, confirms Ajit Agarkar

Not going to put Rohit-Virat on trials for AUS tour: Agarkar

Rohit and Kohli are set to be back in India colours during the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia Down Under.

What if Virat Kohli joins CSK in IPL 2026?

Virat Kohli is the first player to have played 18 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the same franchise - Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Rohit Sharma’s removal as captain an insurance policy move to groom Shubman Gill: Matthew Hayden

Rohit's removal an insurance policy move for Gill: Hayden

"At 38, with a couple of years to go before the World Cup, he becomes a bit vulnerable purely because of his age," Hayden said of Rohit.

'Perfect situation for Shubman Gill' - Star all-rounder on Rohit-Virat's presence for tour

Perfect situation for Shubman Gill to grow as India captain

Three ODIs and five T20Is will be played by India in their upcoming tour of Australia.

AUS vs IND 2025: 'Perfect situation for Shubman Gill' - Star all-rounder on Rohit-Virat's presence for tour

AUS vs IND 2025: India’s probable playing XI for 1st ODI

The much-awaited three-match ODI series between India and Australia is set to commence on Sunday, October 19, at the Perth Stadium.

Adani, Poonawalla, Jindal among others interested to buy RCB franchise

Adani, Poonawalla, Jindal among others interested to buy RCB

Diageo India, the current majority stakeholders, are interested in selling off a part of their holdings through a private placement of shares

Kohli, Rohit win hearts by signing jersey of Pakistani fan

The eight-match white-ball series between Australia and India is set to commence on Sunday, October 19.

[WATCH] AUS vs IND 2025: Pakistan fan gets Virat Kohli's autograph on RCB jersey in Perth, gets surprised by Rohit Sharma's gesture

Virat Kohli ODI stats and records against Australia

India's modern-day great Virat Kohli has witnessed cricket excellence across formats. However, when it comes to facing Australia, Kohli’s record has stood out.

'He was like a cat on a hot tin roof' - Ex-India coach opens up on Virat Kohli's mindset before going out to bat

Ex-India coach on Virat Kohli's mindset before going to bat

The ex-coach recalled how Kohli’s enthusiasm and energy were on a high, even when he was not on the field.

‘We were dying’ - Kane Richardson hails Virat Kohli for batting superbly in extreme Kolkata heat

Kohli was running like on a treadmill: Richardson

"But, again, like we are literally dying and he is like clipping a one or a two and running it like he’s on a treadmill in air conditioning," said Richardson.

This could be Rohit and Virat’s last trip to Australia, and fans will show how much they love them: Shane Watson

Australian public has always respected the very best: Watson

India are scheduled to visit Australia for three ODIs and five T20Is across October and November.

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<h3>Introduction</h3>
<p>India cricket supporters have witnessed many great players, but few greater than Virat Kohli, who has reigned supreme in the cricket world with his incredible batting talent. Born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi to Prem Kohli, a criminal lawyer, and Saroj Kohli, a housewife, Kohli joined West Delhi Cricket Academy in 1998 and got trained under his coach Rajkumar Sharma.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Career Information</h3>
<p><strong>Test Debut:</strong> West Indies vs India at Kingston, June 20-23, 2011</p>
<p><strong>ODI Debut:</strong> Sri Lanka vs India at Dambulla, August 18, 2008</p>
<p><strong>T20I Debut: </strong>Zimbabwe vs India at Harare, June 12, 2010</p>
<p><strong>IPL Debut:</strong> Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders, April 18, 2008</p>
<p>In 2006, Kohli made his List A debut for Delhi against Services at the age of 17. In November 2006, at 18, he made his maiden appearance in first-class cricket for his state. However, in 2008, he grabbed eyeballs as he led the India Under-19 team from the front to a title triumph in the <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cwc-cricket-world-cup" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Cup</a>.</strong></p>
<h3>International Debut:</h3>
<p>Following his impressive show for the junior side in the Under-19 World Cup, Kohli got selected in the ODI team for the Sri Lanka tour in 2008. On August 18, 2008, 19-year-old Kohli made his international debut in the first ODI against Sri Lanka and opened the innings with Gautam Gambhir. He was dismissed on 12 runs in his maiden international game.</p>
<h3>Earning a spot in the national squad:</h3>
<p>In 2010, the Indian team management backed Kohli despite his struggle with the bat in the back-to-back series. However, in the three-match ODI series against Australia at home, he notched up a century and earned the Player of the Match award in the second match in Visakhapatnam. During the home ODI series against New Zealand, Kohli hit a crucial match-winning century in the first game in Guwahati.</p>
<p>Appearing in the 2011 World Cup final against Sri Lanka in Mumbai, Kohli’s crucial 83-run stand with Gautam Gambhir helped India in a memorable triumph. In June 2011, Kohli received a Test cap as he made his first appearance in the longest format of the game in the first match against the West Indies in Kingston.</p>
<p>In December 2011, he went to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and emerged as the leading run-scorer for India. Playing the final game at the Adelaide Oval, he also scored his maiden century against the Aussies. In 2012, Kohli won the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award after becoming the top scorer in 2011.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Captaincy Career:</h3>
<p>In the absence of the regular skipper <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ms-dhoni" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a></strong>, due to an injury, Kohli captained the side in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2014-15. On the bouncy track of Adelaide Oval, he exuded confidence as a batter with his twin centuries (115 and 141)..&nbsp;</p>
<p>In the second innings, Kohli’s elegant innings gave the Aussies a headache as the visitors looked set to chase 364 with ease before a dramatic batting collapse. India lost the distinguished four-match Test competition by a 2-0 margin but for Kohli, it was a perfect series as he became the leading run-scorer for India, scoring 692 runs with four centuries and a half-century in eight innings.&nbsp;</p>
<p>After MS Dhoni’s retirement from Test cricket in December 2014, Kohli got the reins of the Test captaincy. From 2015-17, the Indian Test team looked in magnificent form under him. Thrashing the quality teams such as South Africa, New Zealand, England, and Australia, India became a dominant side at home.</p>
<p>After leading India for 10 years in white-ball cricket, MS Dhoni stepped down as a skipper. Filling the shoes of the veteran, Kohli took the mantle of captaincy with the three-match ODI series against England at home. Leading the ODI team for the first time as a full-time skipper, he secured a 2-1 win against the visitors.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As an ODI captain, Kohli faced one of the major blows in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 as India got hammered by the arch-rivals Pakistan in the final. However, after the infamous defeat, he created history with his captaincy skills as the Indian team achieved immense success not only at home but also overseas. In February 2018, Kohli and his men pummelled the Proteas by a 5-1 margin and tasted their maiden ODI series win in South Africa.</p>
<p>In 2018-19, India achieved success in winning a Test series in Australia for the first time. After more than two years of the spectacular journey under the veteran’s leadership, India played some brilliant cricket in the 2019 World Cup as well. However, New Zealand handed an 18-run defeat to the Men in Blue in the semi-final and shattered their dream of lifting the trophy.</p>
<p>During his captaincy stint, Kohli came under fierce criticism for not winning any major trophies for the nation. In 2021, the ICC Test Championship final loss and the embarrassing <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20-world-cup" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>T20 World Cup</strong></a> campaign made the matter worse. After the T20 World Cup 2021, he relinquished the shortest format’s captaincy. In January 2022, Kohli stepped down as India’s captain from ODI and Tests as well.</p>
<h3>IPL Career:</h3>
<p>In 2008, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) roped in Virat Kohli for INR 12 lakh at the auction. &nbsp;Since the maiden season of the tournament, he has been a vital cog in the team due to his incredible batting potential. After serving the franchise efficiently for five seasons, he got the captaincy mantle in 2013. In 2016, Kohli had the best <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a></strong> season as he looked effective with the bat, becoming the highest run-scorer in the competition with a record 973 runs in the season, including four centuries.. However, with captaincy, he couldn’t help the team to win their maiden title losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final. In 2021, he left the captaincy after leading the franchise for nine seasons.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Virat Kohli Personal Life:</h3>
<p>In 2013, Virat Kohli started dating Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. His relationship with the diva got a lot of media attention. On December 11, 2017, both got married in a private ceremony in Florence, Italy. After more than three years of marriage, the couple became parents as they welcomed a daughter, Vamika, in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital.</p>

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