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India's Tour of Australia: Kohli, Sharma Retire, Jadeja's Comeback Hope

10/18/2025

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Summary

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India begins its white-ball tour of Australia on October 17, 2025, with three ODIs and five T20s.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, India’s batsmen aged 36 and 38, have retired from Test and T20 formats, fueling speculation about the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Ravindra Jadeja, 37, has been dropped from India’s ODI squad and seeks a World Cup comeback.
Australia will be without captain Pat Cummins and wicketkeeper Alex Carey for the series.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup culminated on April 2, when India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets at Wankhede Stadium, securing their second title after 1983. This historic win marked India's first World Cup victory on home soil and showcased the rise of players like MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh, influencing future stars such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

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Story summary

India begins its white-ball tour of Australia on October 17, 2025, with three ODIs and five T20s.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, India’s batsmen aged 36 and 38, have retired from Test and T20 formats, fueling speculation about the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Ravindra Jadeja, 37, has been dropped from India’s ODI squad and seeks a World Cup comeback.
Australia will be without captain Pat Cummins and wicketkeeper Alex Carey for the series.

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