Indian Cricket Team Faces Tough Start in ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Opener Against Australia

Chennai, India - October 7, 2023 - The Indian cricket team played their first game in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, and it didn't go as planned. They faced Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and things got off to a rough start.

Early Trouble for Team India

Australia won the coin toss and chose to bowl first. This meant that India had to bat first. But their batting didn't do well at all.

Ishan Kishan's Disappointing Start

Ishan Kishan, who filled in for the sick Shubman Gill as an opening batsman, had a tough time. In the very first over, Australia's Mitchell Starc got him out for zero. Ishan tried to hit the ball hard but didn't succeed, and he was caught out.

Sadness in the Stadium

After Ishan Kishan got out, there was a lot of sadness in the stadium. The fans were really disappointed. Even the wives of the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, and star bowler Ravichandran Ashwin looked shocked in the stands.

Pictures Go Viral

Photos of the shocked reactions of Rohit Sharma's wife, Ritika Sajdeh, and Ravichandran Ashwin's wife, Preeti, spread quickly on social media. It showed how unexpected and disappointing Ishan Kishan's dismissal was.

What's Next for India?

Cricket can be unpredictable, and India now needs to bounce back after this tough start. They have to try and score a good number of runs against Australia in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.