India backs Kohli to rebound after ODI duck against Australia – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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India great Virat Kohli made an eight-ball duck in the opening men's ODI against Australia. (Getty Images: Paul Kane)
Virat Kolhi made a duck in India's one-day international loss to Australia in Perth on Sunday.
India teammate Arshdeep Singh says he expects Kolhi to bounce back as the series continues.
The second ODI of the series will be played in Adelaide on Thursday.
India expects Virat Kohli to return to his best form after he posted a duck in the seven-wicket one-day international loss to Australia in Perth.
Kohli only faced eight balls on Sunday, as India scored an underwhelming 9-136 from 26 overs in the rain-affected series opener.
Australia cruised to the victory target of 131 (DLS method) with 29 balls to spare.
India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh said he had no doubt Kohli would fire this series.
Australia records a seven-wicket win over India in Perth, despite a series of rain delays in Perth.
"He's played more than 300 one-dayers for India, so form is just a word for him," Singh said.
"He knows how to get going and it's like a blessing to be in the same dressing room with him.
"Going forward, I feel there'll be a lot of runs for him in this series as well."
Kohli is retired from Test and T20 international cricket, meaning ODIs are now the only time he will turn out for India.
The 36-year-old is aiming to play the men's ODI World Cup in 2027, but whether his form will hold up for that long remains to be seen.
Kohli's appearance in Perth was his first match since guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the IPL title in early June.
Virat Kohli is potentially making his final trip to Australia as part of India's squad. (Getty Images: Paul Kane)
His most recent appearance for India came in an ODI against New Zealand in March.
Kohli is likely touring Australia for the final time as an international player.
Australia can wrap up the three-match ODI series with victory in Adelaide on Thursday.
Spinner Matt Kuhnemann snared 2-26 from four overs while bowling at the death, but he is likely to be squeezed out for the second match, with Adam Zampa (family reasons) set to be available.
Kuhnemann said expected India to rebound strongly in Adelaide following its disappointing display in Perth in front of 42,423 spectators.
"I think they'll come back really strongly," he said.
"They're a world-class team, and it's going to be a great series."
Marnus Labuschagne, who was a late inclusion in the squad following Cameron Green's side niggle, is a chance to earn a spot in Australia's XI in Adelaide.
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