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Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket captain, is preparing for a surprise return to competitive cricket by playing for India A in an unofficial ODI series against Australia A starting September 30, 2025. This move comes as part of his preparation for the official ODI series against Australia scheduled to begin on October 19, 2025. Sharma, who retired from Test cricket earlier this year, last played for India in the Champions Trophy final in March 2025 and has been training intensively to regain match fitness. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) deferred other series to provide players rest after a long Test campaign, delaying Sharma’s return to the senior team until the Asia Cup in September or the ODI series in October. His participation in the India A series is seen as a step to regain form ahead of the international fixtures. Sharma remains active in the ODI format and is ranked second in the ICC ODI batting rankings. This development is closely watched by fans anticipating his comeback alongside other senior players like Virat Kohli. IPS Satish Golcha has also been appointed as the new Commissioner of Police, Delhi, replacing SBK Singh, effective immediately, as per a… (Updated 21 Aug 2025, 20:04 IST; source: link)