Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli Practice Together In The First Nets Session Ahead Of Ind-Aus Odi Series

Originally posted on Cricfit | By Hritik Gupta | Last updated Oct 16, 2025 3:21 PM ET

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are all set to play the Australia ODI series and are taking their nets session on Thursday, October 16, to the next level of their preparation. The two cricket greats practised together, exhibiting their talents and also developing their understanding for the important matches to come.

This practice has been arranged at their landing in Australia, where Kohli and Rohit were the first batch of Indian players who landed on Wednesday. The second batch of players came in on Thursday, finalizing the squad for the series.

The India-Australia ODI series will commence on October 19, and the venues will be Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney. Kohli and Rohit are expected to be the key players in India’s batting order and their performances will be under the close watch of the fans and critics alike.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma trained hard in the nets:

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are stepping up their training for the Australia ODI series, starting with a nets session on October 16. The two batsmen legends practised one beside the other for around half an hour, getting into action right after they arrived in Australia. Kohli and Rohit were among the first batch of Indian players to reach the country, while the second batch came in on Thursday.

During the session, Kohli and Rohit were seen talking to the coaches, with Rohit conversing with coach Gautam Gambhir and Kohli strategizing with bowling coach Morne Morkel. The two stars also had fun with their fellow players, including Arshdeep Singh. The Indian team has training sessions on Friday and Saturday before the first ODI on Sunday.

The series with Australia that is coming up is a major landmark for Kohli and Rohit, as they have already stepped down from Test cricket and T20Is. The 2027 World Cup will be the next one to be held, and this series will be the starting point of the cycle, which may be the last time Kohli and Rohit play in Australia. India will engage in three ODIs with Australia in Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney on the dates of October 19, 23, and 25, respectively.

This article first appeared on Cricfit and was syndicated with permission.

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