US EditionIND vs AUS: Ponting Predicts Kohli, Rohit Will Regain Form After Perth Defeat
Ricky Ponting expects Kohli and Rohit Sharma to recover their form quickly in the series as they prepare for the 2027 World Cup, despite recent struggles against top Australian bowlers.
- On Thursday, India's former captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma joined Team India in Adelaide ahead of the second one-day international as the series shifts from Perth.
- After Sunday's defeat in Perth, Kohli and Rohit returned to international action for the first time since lifting the Champions Trophy in March.
- Against Australia's pace, Kohli fell for a duck to Mitchell Starc while Rohit edged Josh Hazlewood to second slip for eight, highlighting their early struggles in Perth on October 19, 2025.
- On Tuesday, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting said Kohli and Rohit should not be written off and expects them to rediscover form soon, securing spots for the 2027 World Cup.
- With the series moving to Adelaide on Thursday, a great place to bat, Kohli and Rohit now play solely in 50-over cricket before it concludes in Sydney on Saturday.
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IND vs AUS: Despite their flop performances in the first ODI in Perth, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak says both are in full form. They are ready to shine in the next match in Adelaide.
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