While the series was lost already, fans at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground got their money's worth with a Rohit-Virat show which they would remember forever. With a tour to Australia scheduled after the 2027 ODI World Cup, this could very well be their last outing in Australia, and the belo
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh has hailed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their unbeaten 168-run partnership and said that the hosts needed a partnership towards the back end and could not capitalise on a good platform, having been only three wickets down for 183 runs.
Following a disappointing eight-run knock at Perth, Rohit ground it out during a 97-ball 73 at Adelaide and finally went full throttle during the third ODI, smashing 121* in 125 balls, with 13 fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of 96.80.
After a match or two of rustiness, the beloved 'Ro-Ko' returned to their destructive best, stitching a 168-run stand while chasing 237 runs against Australia during the third ODI at Sydney. While India lost the series, fans in Sydney got their money's worth with a win and what could be the f
Virat, along with Rohit Sharma, turned back the clock with an unbeaten 168-run stand, helping India avoid a series whitewash as they beat Australia by nine wickets in the final ODI at Sydney to end the series on a high.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli delivered a batting masterclass to dismantle Australia, lift India to a nine-wicket win and end the three-match ODI series on a high for the visitors at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday.
Former skipper and veteran swashbuckler Rohit Sharma became the sixth Indian to complete 100 catches in ODIs, while young Harshit Rana went level with decorated spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for the record of most wickets for India after the first eight ODIs.
As he heads to Sydney for the final ODI, Virat will be aiming to add a run to his tally, having been dismissed for two successive ducks in a tour billed as his return to international cricket. The match at SCG could very well be his last competitive cricket match for India in Australia, and
Decorated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is "worried" about the manner in which batting stalwart Virat Kohli lost his wicket during India's narrow two-wicket defeat in the second ODI against Australia in Adelaide.
A blue sky, gleaming sun and a gentle breeze, taking clouds away from the famous Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), is the serene view that awaits the Indian team on the eve of their last ODI against Australia.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan offered a word of advice to Virat Kohli after the star batter registered two consecutive ducks against Australia in the ODI series, urging him to stay patient and trust his game instead of forcing runs.
Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin drew an interesting comparison between Virat Kohli's dismissal in Adelaide and the way Rohit Sharma has been out a couple of times. Kohli was dismissed for a duck for the second consecutive match on Thursday against Australia.