Fans Disappointed as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Falter; Social Media Reacts Strongly

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Fans expressed disappointment on social media as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli got out early in India’s ODI series opener against Australia.

The long-awaited return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in India’s ODI series against Australia on Sunday ended in disappointment. Both players had been away from competitive cricket for seven months, returning under new captain Shubman Gill.

Rohit Sharma, playing his 500th international match, managed just 8 runs off 14 balls before Josh Hazlewood dismissed him. Virat Kohli also struggled, leaving the crease for a duck after facing only eight balls, edging a delivery outside off-stump to Cooper Connolly.

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Fans on social media expressed frustration at the below-par performances, noting the lack of match practice ahead of their return. Both are currently active only in ODIs, having last played during the 2025 Champions Trophy final in March. Despite high expectations, their early dismissals have left the Indian innings off to a shaky start.

Take a look at the social media reactions here:

Written by Lakshmi G Menon · In: Cricket News
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