“It will be very funny if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma…”: Indian selectors briefed ahead of 1st ODI IND vs AUS | Cricket News

Rajkumar Sharma, Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, says the Indian batting great has nothing left to prove, despite returning to the national team for the three-match ODI series in Australia starting October 19. Kohli will don the Indian jersey for the first time since winning the Champions Trophy on March 9.

“Virat has nothing to prove, he has achieved everything, the way he played, the way he won matches for the country, everyone knows his contribution. He is well prepared, and whenever he is well prepared, the results are always good, and I have full confidence that he will succeed as usual,” Sharma told ANI. The series comes after Kohli bowed out of the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England, marking the end of his 14-year Test career on a heartfelt note. Questions have been raised about how he will adapt to Australia’s fast, bouncy tracks and whether this tour could be his last, although there is still plenty of talk around Kohli’s intention to play in the 2027 World Cup. Sharma praised Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying their contributions to Indian cricket were already well recognized. “I would like to say that both of them are great players and they have nothing left to prove because the whole of India knows their contribution to Indian cricket, so if they have to prove themselves at this stage, it will be a very funny thing,” he added. With years of experience and a proven track record, Sharma believes Kohli’s preparation and mindset will ensure a strong performance in Australia. His advice and perspective reassure fans ahead of a high-profile series against one of India’s toughest opponents.

The three-match ODI series will be played in Perth, Adelaide and Sydney, starting with the first match at Optus Stadium on October 19. Kohli’s form and approach will be closely watched, both as a key scorer and as a senior leader of the Indian team.