Former cricketers hail Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
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Virat Kohli won hearts with a gesture after spotting the Indian flag being dropped to the ground at the Sydney Cricket Ground by a fan. The 36-year-old's patriotic act was caught on camera and quickly went viral on social media.
Indian senior batter Virat Kohli has registered another record as he became the second highest ODI run-scorer, surpassing the former Sri Lankan legend.
"With just two innings, you cannot say that Virat Kohli is out of form. His performance today has made him the world's second-highest run getter in ODIs. This shows his contribution to Indian cricket. He has scored 51 centuries. People love him a lot and want him to play as much as possible," he added.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli starred in India's nine-wicket win over Australia in the final ODI, but signs of rust remain. Discussions on playing domestic cricket may follow to keep them match-ready ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Suniel Shetty has come out strongly in support of Indian cricket stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the duo silenced critics with a match-winning partnership in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney.
Virat Kohli scored his second consecutive duck with a four-ball duck in the second ODI against Australia at Adelaide Oval on Thursday
Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 74 against Australia in Sydney, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's white-ball record and becoming the top run-scorer. He also moved to second on the ODI runs list, while Rohit Sharma earned Player of the Series with his 50th century.
Virat Kohli's final Australian innings was a spectacle, marked by awe and nostalgia. He achieved significant milestones, surpassing legends to become the second-highest ODI run-scorer and the highest in combined limited-overs internationals.