India's star batters -- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer -- faced a challenging day in Perth, managing to score just 19 runs collectively against Australia in the first ODI. Their struggle highlighted technical flaws and lack of match practice due to absence from multiple formats. These issues have raised concerns about India's preparedness for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. It is crucial for the team to address these cracks and work on strengthening their batting lineup before the prestigious tournament.
India's star batters -- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer -- faced a challenging day in Perth, managing to score just 19 runs collectively against Australia in the first ODI. Their struggle highlighted technical flaws and lack of match practice due to absence from multiple formats. These issues have raised concerns about India's preparedness for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. It is crucial for the team to address these cracks and work on strengthening their batting lineup before the prestigious tournament.