Rohit Sharma became the fifth Indian to play 500 international matches when he took the field against Australia in Perth. The former India captain is back in international cricket after 7 months. Rohit is now only active in ODI cricket.

Cricket’s fiercest rivalry resumes as India take on Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Rohit Sharma will only be the 11th man in history to appear in 500 international matches and the fifth Indian to achieve the feat after the legendary Sachin Tendulkar (664), Virat Kohli (550), MS Dhoni (538),

Speaking about India's playing XI for the first ODI against Australia, Nitish Kumar Reddy made his debut as he received his maiden cap from former India captain Rohit. Interestingly, last year, the all-rounder made his Test debut at the same venue and was given his maiden cap by Virat.

Rohit Sharma's comeback in ODI format began poorly as he was dismissed for 8 runs off just 14 balls. The opener edged a sharp delivery from Josh Hazlewood to Matt Renshaw in the second slip. Rohit only faced 14 balls an hit one boundary.

The 38-year-old veteran came agonisingly close to his World Cup dream in 2023 when India lost the final to Australia on home soil.