- By Gurmeet Batra
- Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:48 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
India vs Australia ODI Series: Australian captain Pat Cummins has described the upcoming ODI series against India as a unique occasion, stating that it could be the "last chance" for Australian fans to catch the batting bigwigs Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's breathtaking skills on Aussie soil.
With both folklore having already retired from Tests and T20Is, the three-match ODI series starts on October 19 in Perth. The 32-year-old captain will have to see the two legends play from the sidelines after he ruled himself out with a back injury.
"Virat and Rohit have been part of almost every Indian side for the last 15 years, so this might be the last chance for the Australian public to see them playing out here," Cummins told 'JioHotstar'.
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"They've obviously been champions of the game for India and are always very well supported. Whenever we play them, the crowd gets loud," he added.
The fast bowler also voiced his frustration at being sidelined for the ODIs, which will also feature games in Adelaide and Sydney before the T20I series kicks off on October 29.
"It's a shame to miss the white-ball series against India. I think the crowds are going to be huge. There's already a lot of excitement built up here in Australia," he said.
"So, whenever you miss a game, it's disappointing. But missing a big series like this is always a bit harder to take," the fast bowler added.
Nonetheless, he presented his take on the strategy that Australia should follow under stand-in captain Mitchell Marsh.
"It's three matches you want to win, but it's also about giving exposure to the younger guys coming through, particularly those who weren't part of the last World Cup. The goal is to try and play them, see what they can do, and make sure that once we get close to the World Cup, we know what our 15-man squad is going to be and that we're well placed," he said.