Indian ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer recently got an injury during the last ODI of the three-match ODI series against the hosts Australia at Sydney last Saturday (October 25). Before the beginning of the five-match T20I series in the Australia tour, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) provided an update on Shreyas Iyer's injury. 

Shreyas Iyer injured during a stunning catch

During the first innings of the match, Shreyas Iyer grabbed a stunning catch running back from backward point to dismiss Alex Carey (24), but it was also the reason for his injury. Iyer landed heavily on his left side, which injured his left rib cage. While he was feeling uncomfortable, he was taken to the hospital. In the remaining period of that match, Iyer wasn't seen on the ground.

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An impact injury to Shreyas Iyer's left lower rib cage region

On Monday, the BCCI confirmed that Iyer sustained "an impact injury to his left lower rib cage region." The scans revealed that there was a laceration injury to the spleen. The board also clarified that the Indian ODI vice-captain is currently under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well. The Indian national cricket team doctor is also in Sydney to regularly evaluate Iyer's injury. 

BCCI officially stated, "Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well. The BCCI Medical Team, in consultation with specialists in Sydney and India, is closely monitoring his injury status. The Indian Team Doctor will remain in Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his day-to-day progress." 

Shreyas Iyer scored 11 and 61 runs in the first two ODIs of the series. He is not in the T20I squad for this tour. India will play their next ODI on November 30, when the Men in Blues will host South Africa for the three-match ODI series. Understanding the seriousness of the injury, Iyer is likely to miss the home ODI series, as his complete recovery is the top priority at the moment.

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli's international comeback had a rough start with his rarest back-to-back ducks in the ongoing Australia tour. In the third and final ODI of the series at Sydney, Kohli finally opened his account in the tour, as the crowd celebrated his first single in the series. 

Virat Kohli scored ducks in Perth and Adelaide ODIs

India have already lost the three-match away ODI series against Australia by losing the first two matches at Perth and Adelaide. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma made their international cricket comeback on this tour, their last international match having been in the Final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 last March.

In both the first two games of the series, Kohli was dismissed for ducks. He scored an eight-ball duck in the series opener at Perth, as Mitchell Starc dismissed him. In their next game at Adelaide, Xavier Bartlett trapped him for an lbw on a four-ball duck.

Chasing down the 237-run target, Indian openers Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma provided a strong start with a 69-run partnership for the first wicket. After the new ODI skipper Gill was dismissed for 24 runs, Kohli got a great welcome from the crowd, as the former Indian captain joined another former Indian skipper.  

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Watch: Virat Kohli and crowd celebrations after his first run in Sydney ODI

On the first delivery in the Sydney ODI, Kohli took a single to open his account for the first time in this tour. It was a great celebration from the crowd, while Kohli also celebrated with his smile and fist. We got a similar vibe to what the former Indian cricketers Rahul Dravid and Ajit Agarkar previously experienced in the Australia tour. 

So many emotions! ☺️🥹❤️

He’s off the mark & the crowd has made its happiness loud and clear! 🙌

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 25, 2025

India's ODI return wasn't impressive as they suffered a seven-wicket defeat in the rain-affected Perth ODI, which was the first game of the three-match ODI series against the hosts Australia. It was the much-awaited return of the two most popular Indian cricketers, the former Indian captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, but their returns were far from memorable. Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has made a big comment on RoKo before their second ODI at Adelaide.

On Sunday (October 19), the ODI series opener was majorly affected due to the rain, as the first innings, where India batted, was stopped multiple times due to rain. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returned to international cricket after seven months, as they last appeared during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final, but both of them struggled in the Perth ODI. While Rohit and Kohli are the top two most ODI run-scorers in the battle between Australia and India in Australia, Rohit was dismissed for eight runs, and Kohli recorded his first ODI duck in Australia. 

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They were playing on probably the bounciest pitch in Australia: Sunil Gavaskar

While it was very sad for the Indian cricket fans are really sad with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's poor return in international cricket, Sunil Gavaskar is confident enough in both the legendary Indian cricketers. Gavaskar pointed out the crucial factor of India's poor performance in the ODI series opener.

Gavaskar told India Today, "They were playing on probably the bounciest pitch in Australia. It wasn’t going to be easy, especially for players who haven’t played international cricket for a couple of months. It was challenging for Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, who usually play international cricket quite regularly."

Don’t be surprised if Rohit and Kohli score big in the next two games: Sunil Gavaskar

Gavaskar feels that there will be no surprise of big scores from Rohit and Kohli in the next fixtures of this ODI series. The legendary Indian cricketer believes that once they find their rhythm back, India can comfortably score 300+ totals in the ODIs.  

Gavaskar added, "India are still a very, very good team. They’ve won the Champions Trophy. Don’t be surprised if Rohit and Kohli score big in the next two games. They are coming back after a few months away from international cricket. The more they play, the more time they spend in the nets, the more throwdowns they get — maybe even from the reserve bowlers bowling at them from 20 yards instead of 22 — the quicker they’ll find their rhythm. Once they’re back among the runs, India’s total will be 300, 300-plus."

India and Australia will face each other in the second ODI at Adelaide on Thursday (October 23). Sydney will host the last game of the ODI series on Saturday (October 25). 

It is the time for the exciting Australia vs India white-ball series, as both the top-class cricket rivals are ready to take on each other in Down Under. The Hindi commentators for these upcoming series have been revealed. 

India will play a 3-match ODI series and 5-match T20I series in Australia tour

India will play a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20I series against the hosts Australia. The ODI series will begin on October 19, and the T20I series will start on October 29, concluding on November 8. 

It will be the first Australia vs India white-ball series after December 2023, while they last played an ODI bilateral series before the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, in September 2023.

Perth (October 19), Adelaide (October 23), and Sydney (October 25) will host three ODIs between Australia and India. Later, Canberra (October 29), Melbourne (October 31), Hobert (November 2), Gold Coast (November 6), and Brisbane (November 8) will host the Australia vs India T20Is. 

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Australia vs India 2025/26 white-ball series: Hindi commentators

The Hindi commentators for the upcoming Australia vs India white-ball bilateral series have been revealed. While Star Sports will telecast and JioHotstar will broadcast these series, all the Hindi commentators are very well known. It is an eight-member team, including six former Indian cricketers. 

These Hindi commentators for the upcoming Australia vs India white-ball series are: Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, Parthiv Patel, Aakash Chopra, Abhishek Nayar, Varun Aaron, Jatin Sapru & Anant Tyagi.

🚨 HINDI COMMENTATORS FOR INDIA Vs AUSTRALIA SERIES ON STAR SPORTS & JIOHOTSTAR 🚨

- Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, Parthiv Patel, Aakash Chopra, Abhishek Nayar, Varun Aaron, Jatin Sapru & Anant Tyagi. pic.twitter.com/havrj2kJll

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) October 15, 2025

Except for the only T20I in 2008, Australia have never won a T20I bilateral series against India at home, as India won two series and two more T20I series had drawn results. Meanwhile, in their three ODI bilateral series in Australia, India won once and the hosts won twice. 

India's left-arm fast bowler, Arshdeep Singh, has completely amazed fans by his new car transformation. Rather than get a new luxurious car, he made a decision to take the old Toyota Fortuner and change it into a Lexus-like SUV. The incredible transformation has gone viral on social media, and many fans have commented positive vibes on his choice.

Indian cricketers are known for owning expensive cars like Lamborghinis and Range Rovers, but Arshdeep took a different route. A video shared online shows him unveiling his modified SUV. In the clip, he removes the cover to reveal a beautifully redesigned Toyota Fortuner Type 1 fitted with a full Lexus-inspired body kit. The front now features a large Lexus-style grille, stylish LED headlights, and new DRLs that give it a bold look.

The front bumper has been improved with new fog lamp housing, while the rear has custom LED taillights and a new bumper. Collectively, these latest enhancements make the Fortuner look like a brand-new luxury car. The stylish design gives Arshdeep's taste and creativity.

A new car look inside and out

The interior of Arshdeep's Fortuner is just impressive as the exterior. The dashboard and roof liner are dark blue, but then you have cream-coloured leather on the seats and pillars creating a dual-tone luxury finish. The new design adds comfort and elegance to the luxury SUV.

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Interestingly, even after the major cosmetic upgrade, the SUV’s mechanical setup remains the same. It still runs on a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine that delivers 169 horsepower and 343 Nm of torque.

On the cricket front, Arshdeep Singh was part of India’s Asia Cup 2025-winning squad and is set to tour Australia next for the ODI and T20I series. Although he missed his Test debut in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the left-arm pacer continues to be an important part of India’s white-ball setup. He recently reached a special milestone by becoming the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in T20 internationals.

Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma has purchased a new luxury car, a Tesla Model Y. The experienced batter was recently spotted driving his new electric car, which has a special number plate, MH01FB3015. The number is special to Rohit as it relates to the birthdates of his children. After a video of Rohit driving the Tesla went viral on social media, fans commented on the car and the special number plate.

The number “3015” on the plate combines the birthdates of his daughter Samaira (December 30, 2018) and son Ahaan (November 15, 2024). According to carwale.com, the Tesla Model Y’s on-road price in Mumbai starts at around ₹63.08 lakh, while the long-range version costs about ₹71.71 lakh. Earlier this year, Rohit also bought an orange Lamborghini Urus SE, which carries the same 3015 number, showing how much the number means to him and his family.

Rohit is known for his impressive car collection. He owns a Land Rover Range Rover LWB HSE and a Mercedes-Benz S-Class as well. The Range Rover has the number 0264 — the same as his highest ODI score of 264 runs, made against Sri Lanka in 2014. His S-Class carries the number 2130, a mix of the birthdates of his wife, Ritika Sajdeh (December 21, 1987) and daughter Samaira.

Rohit Prepares for the Australia ODI Series

Rohit Sharma, who retired from T20Is and Tests, will now focus only on ODIs. Though Shubman Gill has replaced him as captain for the Australia series, Rohit remains part of the squad. He last played in the 2025 Champions Trophy, where he led India to an unbeaten title win, ending a 12-year ICC ODI trophy drought.

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Rohit Sharma has bought a new Tesla electric car, and just like his previous car, he has chosen its number based on his children’s birth dates. 🥹❤️

3015 🤍 pic.twitter.com/TqBAIA4RKq

— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) October 7, 2025

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The three-match ODI series against Australia will begin on October 19 in Perth, followed by matches in Adelaide on October 23 and Sydney on October 25. Fans are excited to see Rohit back in action as India begin their tour Down Under.

Team India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson shared a fun cricketing moment with former England footballer and Liverpool legend Michael Owen ahead of India’s upcoming Australia tour. The Men in Blue are set to play three ODIs and five T20Is Down Under, starting October 19. Michael Owen, who represented Premier League clubs like Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Manchester United, was in Mumbai for a Premier League fan engagement and community event.

Sanju Samson was present at the event at the NESCO Centre, where he bowled to Owen during a friendly game of cricket. The retired football legend impressed with his bat, hitting a couple of big shots to the pleasure of the spectators. Speaking about the experience, Owen admitted he could have chosen cricket as a sport if football had not existed.

“Yeah, I've loved the experience. I'm here for a week, so I'm really looking forward to it. I've obviously only been here two days now. So, managed to sample the weather. Very hot today. Trying to play a bit of football and a bit of cricket. Well, very passionate. I knew that before I came. I knew that India, despite India being a huge cricketing nation, they're a huge footballing nation as well,” Owen said in an interview with ANI.

Sanju Samson Opens Up About His Love for Football

Sanju Samson, who is also a big football fan, revealed his admiration for the Premier League and Liverpool in particular. He spoke about growing up playing football with his family and how the sport has always been close to his heart. “Yeah, definitely a very big fan of football and the Premier League. So, I've been watching a lot of football since my young days. And more than watching, I think playing a lot of football with my family, with my brother, with my father. So, yes, football is really close to me. Yeah, a very big Liverpool fan. I really love the way they play. So, yes, supporting them all the way through,” he said.

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Samson, who was part of India’s Asia Cup 2025-winning squad, scored 132 runs in seven innings at an average of 33 and a strike rate of 124.52, including a half-century. Now named as India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter for the Australia tour, the 30-year-old will look to make a strong impact. During India’s 2020-21 Australia tour, Samson scored 48 runs in three T20Is. Having played 49 T20Is so far and scored 993 runs with three hundreds and three fifties, Samson will aim to deliver consistent performances this time around.

The Indian cricket team is going on a tour of Australia in 2025 that is filled with a lot of action and entertainment. It will be a battle of three ODIs and five T20Is. The series, no doubt, is going to be very interesting. Both teams are up for some fierce contests at Australia's most iconic venues. Here are the details of the schedule and what to expect from such a high-profile tour.

ODI Series Schedule:

• First ODI – Perth (October 19)
• Second ODI – Adelaide (October 23)
• Third ODI – Sydney (October 25)

The ODI series will be very crucial for both teams, as it will enable them to have a detailed look at their respective squads in preparation for forthcoming international tournaments. The adaptability and resilience of the Indian team are to be severely tested at the different locations across the vast land of Australia.

T20I Series Schedule:

• First T20I – Manuka Oval (October 29)
• Second T20I – MCG (October 31)
• Third T20I – Bellerive Oval (November 2)
• Fourth T20I – Gold Coast (November 6)
• Fifth T20I – Gabba (November 8)

This five-match T20I series, given that the T20 World Cup is just around the corner, will be the most important platform for both sides of India and Australia to experiment with their strategies, the performance of the players, and the combination of the squad. The MCG and Gabba would also be the venues where the fans worldwide, as well as the players, will enjoy engaging in a whole new spectacle.

🚨India Tour Of Australia 🎫 pic.twitter.com/EGSNIRgxFo

— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) March 30, 2025

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What to Expect?

This tour will be seen as the battle between the two strongest cricket teams in the world. While Australia will be enjoying the benefit of playing at home, India will be looking to retain their form in this kind of condition. This series will keep the fans fixated with high-scoring games, big-hitting displays, and fierce rivalries all around.

The cricket fans globally are watching the upcoming India-Australia match with bated breath. Keep in touch for reports from the game and series analysis as the matches continue.