At a practice session in Adelaide, former Indian captain Rohit Sharma was seen giving rookie opener Yashasvi Jaiswal some insightful advise as Team India gets ready for the second ODI match against Australia on Thursday, October 23, 2025. There is pressure on the Men in Blue to recover as the hosts lead the three-match series 1-0.
Despite making his ODI debut against England earlier this year, Jaiswal has not yet established himself in India’s white-ball lineup. He has been a reliable player in Test matches, but he hasn’t had many chances in ODIs or T20Is. For the left-hander looking to make an impression, Rohit’s advice on how to deal with Adelaide’s pitch conditions may be quite important.
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In the first ODI, India lost by seven wickets on a bouncy pitch in Perth after a difficult showing. After seven months away from international cricket, Rohit appeared rusty and was bowled by Josh Hazlewood for just eight runs. The 38-year-old has resigned from his position as captain, but he is still dedicated to playing as a senior hitter.
With new ODI skipper Shubman Gill guiding the team in Australia, India’s transition phase continues. The squad is counting on its seasoned players to perform well, particularly following a lackluster debut. In addition to Rohit, Virat Kohli made a comeback to the field but suffered a rare setback after being bowled for a duck by Mitchell Starc. After struggling against Starc’s swing and facing a solitary over before being dismissed, it was the Delhi-born cricketer’s first duck in 30 innings on Australian soil.
India will want to regain their composure and use Rohit Sharma and Kohli’s experience to challenge the hosts with the series at stake.
Everyone will be watching to see how the young players and veterans handle pressure in what seems to be a crucial match in Adelaide for the second ODI.
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