India is set to play three ODIs and five T20Is on their tour of Australia. The Indian cricket team has arrived in Australia for their white-ball campaign, where they will face the hosts in a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20I series. The first ODI is scheduled for 19th October.
All eyes will be on the ODIs, as they mark the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to India’s limited-overs setup. Both players, having retired from T20Is and Test cricket, last represented India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand in March.
Indian cricket team: Speculation has been rife regarding their future, with several reports suggesting that the ODI series against Australia could be their last. This adds extra significance to the series, with both Rohit and Kohli having prepared extensively and eager to make a strong impact.
Indian Cricket Team’s Practice Schedule Ahead of ODI Series vs Australia
The first ODI between India and Australia is just three days away, and the Indian team is leaving no stone unturned in their preparations. Both the players and team management are focused on making the most of the time before the series begins.
Indian cricket team: Adapting to Australian conditions will be crucial, and practice sessions will play a key role in helping the team adjust. After arriving in Perth on October 16, India’s first practice session is scheduled for the same day as an optional session.
Here’s the complete itinerary for the Indian team’s Australia tour:
- October 16: Arrival in Perth
October 16: Optional practice session at Perth Stadium
October 17: Practice session at Perth Stadium
October 17: Press conference at 12:30 PM local time
October 18: Practice session at Perth Stadium
October 18: Press conference at 1:00 PM local time
October 19: 1st ODI – Australia vs India in Perth (9:00 AM IST) - October 20: Travel to Adelaide
October 21: Training session at Adelaide Oval
October 22: Training session at Adelaide Oval
October 22: Press conference after training
October 23: 2nd ODI – Australia vs India in Adelaide (9:00 AM IST) - October 24: Travel to Sydney
October 25: 3rd ODI – Australia vs India in Sydney (9:00 AM IST)
