As Team India prepares for the second ODI against Australia on Thursday, October 23, 2025, former captain Rohit Sharma advised young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal during a practice session in Adelaide. With the hosts leading the three-match series 1-0, the Blues must get back.
Jaiswal, who debuted in ODIs against England this year, has failed to establish himself in India’s white-ball team. His ODI and T20I appearances have been limited, but he has performed well in Tests.
The left-hander may need Rohit Sharma advice on Adelaide’s pitch to make an impact.
India endured a tough outing in the opening ODI on a bouncy pitch in Perth, suffering a seven-wicket defeat. Rohit, returning to international cricket after a seven-month break, looked rusty and was dismissed for just eight runs by Josh Hazlewood. Despite stepping down from captaincy duties, the 38-year-old remains committed to contributing as a senior batter.
India’s transition phase continues under new ODI captain Shubman Gill, who is leading the side in Australia. The team is banking on its experienced players to deliver, especially after a disappointing start. Alongside Rohit, Virat Kohli also returned to action but endured a rare failure, dismissed for a duck by Mitchell Starc. It was the Delhi-born cricketer’s first duck in 30 innings on Australian soil, and he struggled against Starc’s swing, facing a maiden over before his dismissal.
With the series on the line, India will look to regroup and rely on the experience of Rohit and Kohli to challenge the hosts. The second ODI in Adelaide promises to be a pivotal clash, and all eyes will be on how the veterans and young guns respond under pressure.
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