Team India will engage in a three-match ODI series against Australia, starting from October 19

Ahead of the series, Rohit Sharma will be returning to competitive cricket for India, but this time just as a player. He has been replaced by Shubman Gill as ODI captain

So far, Rohit has played 46 ODI matches against Australia, in which he has accumulated 2407 runs. His top score in the format is 209 runs. The explosive opening batsman also has eight tons and nine half-centuries to his name against the Aussies

Out of the 46 matches, he has played 30 ODIs in Australia. In those games, the Nagpur-born cricketer has smashed 1328 runs. His highest score in Australian soil is an unbeaten 171 runs, and he has also registered five tons and four half-centuries

Team India's management will expect the 38-year-old to deliver impressive knocks in Australia. The series will also serve as a build-up for the 50-over global showpiece in 2027