SaralnamaIndia lost the first ODI against Australia on in Perth. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma struggled, scoring 0 and 8 runs respectively. Former cricketer Irfan Pathan criticized their lack of match practice before the series. He said they have 'fallen behind' and need to play domestic cricket to regain form. Pathan also mentioned Shreyas Iyer's lack of preparation. He compared this to Rishabh Pant, who will play for India A to get match-fit after injury. The Indian team now faces pressure in the three-match series, trailing 0-1. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 00:58 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- India lost the first ODI against Australia on 19 Oct 2025 in Perth
- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma struggled, scoring 0 and 8 runs respectively
- Former cricketer Irfan Pathan criticized their lack of match practice before the series