The adoration for Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has remained sky-high over the years. Even as they approach the twilight of their careers, fan excitement shows no signs of waning—a fact that will be evident during the forthcoming ODIs against Australia.
Ticket demand for the white-ball series has been extraordinary. Indian Fan Zone tickets for both the ODI and T20I matches have already sold out, reflecting the immense popularity of these stars among fans in Australia.
Cricket Australia confirmed the surge in enthusiasm. Joel Morrison, Executive General Manager of Events & Operations, said in an official statement:
“We are thrilled by the overwhelming response to the Indian Fan Zones, selling out across all eight venues. The momentum building around this series and the passion fans continue to show for the game is truly exciting. We look forward to a vibrant atmosphere in the stands and a world-class contest on the field between two great cricketing nations.”
Selling out 50 days before the series highlights the magnitude of anticipation surrounding these matches. The ODIs will see two of the greatest batsmen in the world, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, return to international action.
Having retired from Tests and T20Is, both players now focus solely on ODIs. Their last appearance for India came in the ICC Champions Trophy final in March 2025. With retirement talks looming, both Rohit Sharmaand Kohli will be eager to make a significant impact in this high-profile series.
Rohit Sharma: India’s Tour of Australia to Begin on 19th October
India will kick off their tour of Australia with the ODI series starting on 19th October at Optus Stadium, Perth. The second ODI will be held on 23rd October at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, while the final match will take place on 25th October at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
Rohit Sharma: The T20I series will commence on 29th October at Manuka Oval. The second T20I is scheduled for 31st October at Melbourne Cricket Ground, followed by the third game on 3rd November. The series will conclude with the final two matches on 6th and 8th November.
