19
Oct
Perth (Rajeev Sharma): India's batting lineup faltered early in the first One Day International against Australia, with the visitors reduced to 25 for 3 before rain forced a stoppage at Perth Stadium on Sunday. The Indian innings got off to a troubled start as seasoned campaigners Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were dismissed within the powerplay. Kohli, who faced eight deliveries without scoring, was trapped by Mitchell Starc's sharp left-arm pace. Rohit, after making 8 runs, failed to find rhythm and edged one off Josh Hazlewood. The early blows set India on the back foot, and things worsened when captain…