A short video featuring Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma from India's ongoing ODI series against Australia has taken social media by storm.
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The clip, reportedly from after the second ODI in Adelaide, shows Gambhir speaking to Rohit in what appears to be a light-hearted exchange.
The comment, interpreted by many as a joke has sparked reactions among fans already debating Rohit's ODI future following recent team changes.
Gautam Gambhir's comment on Rohit Sharma goes viral after Adelaide ODI
In the video, Gambhir can be heard saying to Rohit, "Rohit, everyone thought today was your farewell match, at least put up for a photo."
The Times of India reported on the clip, noting that its authenticity could not be independently verified. Still, the moment has quickly spread across social platforms, prompting both amusement and speculation among fans.
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Rohit, who returned to India's ODI setup in this series, had scored just 8 in the opener at Perth. But he found form again in Adelaide, crafting a composed 73 off 97 balls.
His partnership with Shreyas Iyer (61) steadied India after early losses, helping them reach 264 for 9. However, Australia successfully chased down the target to seal the series 2-0.
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The innings in Adelaide reminded Rohit of his class and composure under pressure. Against a swinging new ball, he weathered Josh Hazlewood's testing spell before opening up with trademark pulls and flicks.
With the series now lost, India will look to end on a high in the final ODI - and Rohit's performance will remain central to that mission.
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