SaralnamaIndia lost the first ODI against Australia by seven wickets at Perth Stadium. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were dismissed for 8 and 0 runs respectively. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra urged fans to be patient, noting it's natural for players to struggle after a long break. He compared it to riding a bicycle after years, saying practice is needed to regain confidence. Chopra emphasized that two more matches remain in Adelaide and Sydney. To improve performance, players can focus on getting more practice time in similar conditions. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 20:32 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- India lost the first ODI against Australia by seven wickets at Perth Stadium on 19 Oct 2025
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were dismissed for 8 and 0 runs respectively
- Former cricketer Aakash Chopra urged fans to be patient, noting it's natural for players to struggle after a long break