India, Oct. 19 -- Shubman Gill will be making his ODI captaincy debut on Sunday as India take on Australia in the first ODI of their three-match series in Perth. Former skippers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will also be in action for India for the first time in over eight months. Both have retired from T20Is and Test cricket.

The first ODI will also mark the beginning of a new era in the format. All eyes will be on Kohli and Rohit, who are reported to continue until 2027. Fans are not used to their absence in international cricket over a lengthy period.

Speaking on Kohli and Rohit's absence, skipper Gill said, "The success they have had all over the world, they have made runs, won series, won trophies, so their experience will be very h...