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New Delhi: The return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has dominated the headlines ahead of India's white-ball tour of Australia. The seasoned batters, who retired from Tests and T20I cricket, are returning to the international fold after a gap of six months, and their comeback has been the biggest talking point ahead of the three-match ODI series, which begins on October 19.
The talks of Kohli and Rohit's ODI future have also spiced up the much-anticipated contest between the two cricketing giants.
Both batters, who arrived in Perth in the early hours of Thursday, wasted no time in getting ready for the Australian challenge. As soon as the video of veteran batters batting together in nets went viral, the fans went into a frenzy and celebrated the cricketing reunion of Ro-Ko.
In a video released on X by RevSportz, Kohli and Rohit are seen practising together in India's first practice session. Both batters spent a good amount of time in the nets to get the feeling of the ball on the willow.
Rohit being replaced as ODI skipper by Shubman Gill marks the beginning of a new era, where both players are no longer indispensable. With incredible batting bench strength, India is more than ready to make the transition, making the Australia series a significant one for the seasoned duo. With more focus on merit than the big name, Kohli and Rohit would like to make every opportunity count in Australia, which will act as a first real preparatory ground for the upcoming ODI World Cup in 2027.
With Indian management's focus shifting to the younger generation of players, the message is clear that the two superstars. Both Kohli and Rohit have reportedly been informed that their place for the ODI World Cup in South Africa in 2027 depends on how they perform Down Under.
