Team India, including veteran batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, arrived in Australia for the upcoming white-ball series against the Mitchell Marsh-led side. Virat, one of the most admired cricketers in the world, signed an autograph on a Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB jersey for a fan from Karachi, Pakistan.
The right-handed batter is set to make his first international appearance since India's Champions Trophy 2025 victory in the upcoming ODI series, beginning Sunday, October 19. While he has been included in the squad, speculation continues over whether he will play through to the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 in Africa.
Virat Kohli Last Played for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025Virat Kohli, who currently resides in London with his family, returned to India for the first time since the IPL 2025 finale. Kohli last represented India in the Champions Trophy in Dubai and is making his return to the national team after nearly eight months.