India loss first ODI Match against Australia in Perth. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma both fell short of an impactful innings. Fans were naturally concerned after the loss, however, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting is expecting strong returns from both players in the upcoming matches.
Series background
India is touring Australia for a short white-ball series. Perth's pitch was fast and bouncy, which made batting hard. India’s total was small and Australia chased it down without much trouble. The series continues with matches in Adelaide and Sydney.
What Ponting said
Ponting told reporters that Kohli and Rohit are world-class players and one poor game does not change that. He said both have the skill and experience to find form again soon. His words gave hope to fans and the team management.
Why this matters
- Top-order form is important for India to win in tough conditions like Australia.
- If both players recover quickly, India’s batting will become strong again.
- If they do not find form, selectors may consider other options for future big tournaments.
Looking ahead
The next ODI in Adelaide will be a key match. Fans will watch to see if Kohli and Rohit return to form. For now, Ponting’s support has given a positive message: do not judge great players by one game.
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