'Last chance': Pat Cummins believes this could be the last time Australia sees Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli play Down Under

Australian captain Pat Cummins, who will miss the upcoming ODI series against India due to a back injury, highlighted that this series could be the last opportunity for Australian fans to witness Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing in Australia, with the first match scheduled for Sunday in Perth.The three-match ODI series, followed by a five-match T20 International series starting October 29, will also feature games in Adelaide and Sydney.

"Virat and Rohit have been part of almost every Indian side for the last 15 years, so this might be the last chance for the Australian public to see them playing out here," Cummins told JioHotstar. "They've obviously been champions of the game for India and are always very well supported.

Whenever we play them, the crowd gets loud."Cummins expressed his disappointment about missing the series. "It's a shame to miss the white-ball series against India. I think the crowds are going to be huge. There's already a lot of excitement built up here in Australia," he said. "So, whenever you miss a game, it's disappointing. But missing a big series like this is always a bit harder to take."The 32-year-old offered guidance for the Australian team under stand-in captain

Mitchell Marsh

. "It's three matches you want to win, but it's also about giving exposure to the younger guys coming through, particularly those who weren't part of the last World Cup.

The goal is to try and play them, see what they can do, and make sure that once we get close to the World Cup, we know what our 15-man squad is going to be and that we're well placed."Cummins also commented on

Mitchell Starc

's decision to retire from T20 international cricket to focus on Test cricket. "I knew it was on Starkey's mind for a little while, retiring from T20Is. Playing all three formats is tough. He's a couple of years older than me and has played 100 Test matches as well, quite a few more than I have," he said."He wants to prioritise Test cricket. He's had a fantastic T20I career, and there are plenty of other guys who, while they may not do exactly what Starkey did, can step in and fill his shoes," Cummins added.