Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma and Team India Finally Land in Perth After Flight Delays for ODIs Against Australia Watch Now
The Indian cricket team has arrived in Perth for a crucial series against Australia, experiencing flight delays on the way. Their arrival occurred in the early morning on October 16, after a delayed departure from Delhi on October 15.
Flight Delays and Arrival Details
The squad, led by Shubman Gill, initially faced a near four-hour delay at Delhi airport. This caused additional rescheduling issues during a stopover in Singapore. Finally, the team reached Perth around 4 AM and checked into their hotel.
Team India Stars Touch Down
- Virat Kohli
- Rohit Sharma
- Shubman Gill
- KL Rahul
These players were part of the first group to touch down in Australia. Due to strict security at the airport, fan access was limited. Many fans waiting outside the hotel were unable to capture photos of the players, who went directly to their rooms due to exhaustion.
Upcoming ODI Series Against Australia
India is set to engage in a three-match ODI series followed by five T20Is against Australia. This series will showcase matches in Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to be the focal points, especially after their strong performances during the Champions Trophy, where India finished unbeaten.
Leadership and Squad Structure
Rohit Sharma, who was awarded Player of the Match for his 76-run innings in the Champions Trophy final, will continue to be a vital part of the batting lineup. Although he has stepped down as captain, Shubman Gill is taking over the captaincy for this ODI series. Shreyas Iyer will serve as vice-captain, while KL Rahul remains in his role as wicketkeeper-batsman.
India’s ODI Squad for the Australia Tour
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | Captain |
| Rohit Sharma | Batsman |
| Virat Kohli | Batsman |
| Shreyas Iyer | Vice-Captain |
| Axar Patel | All-Rounder |
| KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Batsman |
| Washington Sundar | All-Rounder |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler |
| Harshit Rana | Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
| Dhruv Jurel | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batsman |
As the team transitions into the ODI series, the focus will be on Kohli and Sharma to guide India’s white-ball efforts. After this series, the players will shift their focus to preparations for the T20 World Cup, ensuring they maintain form and fitness throughout.
