NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's aura not only mesmerised their fans but also left the Australian crowd and commentators in awe of the legendary Indian duo, who likely played their last international match on Australian soil.
The reception Kohli received at the SCG while coming out to bat, even after enduring successive ducks, speaks volumes about the respect the modern-day great commands from the fraternity.
"Standby, because while the skipper is departing, the king is about to arrive for the very last time on Australian shores in Indian colours. Ladies and gentlemen... here he is, Virat Kohli," said Adam White on SEN Cricket.
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"As you'd expect, as we always see, he marches out with purpose. Arguably the best one-day record in the history of the game."
Trent Copeland added, "You got to pinch yourself occasionally, don't you Whitey? That we're here for this moment. This guy has been at the centre of seismic shifts in cricket. Unquestionably the best one-day record."
Rohit smashed his 50th international century, while Kohli produced a timeless knock in what was likely their final outing in Australia, guiding India to a commanding nine-wicket win in the third ODI on Saturday.
After Harshit Rana-led bowlers restricted Australia to a below-par 236, Rohit (121 not out) and Kohli (74 not out) stitched a 168-run alliance in just 170 balls for the second wicket to take India to 237 for one in 38.3 overs.
Australia won the three-match series 2-1 but Rohit and Kohli gave the ecstatic Sydney crowd precisely what they wanted, while unfurling archetypal innings and in the process saved the team from an embarrassing whitewash.
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NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's aura not only mesmerised their fans but also left the Australian crowd and commentators in awe of the legendary Indian duo, who likely played their last international match on Australian soil.
The reception Kohli received at the SCG while coming out to bat, even after enduring successive ducks, speaks volumes about the respect the modern-day great commands from the fraternity.
"Standby, because while the skipper is departing, the king is about to arrive for the very last time on Australian shores in Indian colours. Ladies and gentlemen... here he is, Virat Kohli," said Adam White on SEN Cricket.
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"As you'd expect, as we always see, he marches out with purpose. Arguably the best one-day record in the history of the game."
Trent Copeland added, "You got to pinch yourself occasionally, don't you Whitey? That we're here for this moment. This guy has been at the centre of seismic shifts in cricket. Unquestionably the best one-day record."
Rohit smashed his 50th international century, while Kohli produced a timeless knock in what was likely their final outing in Australia, guiding India to a commanding nine-wicket win in the third ODI on Saturday.
After Harshit Rana-led bowlers restricted Australia to a below-par 236, Rohit (121 not out) and Kohli (74 not out) stitched a 168-run alliance in just 170 balls for the second wicket to take India to 237 for one in 38.3 overs.
Australia won the three-match series 2-1 but Rohit and Kohli gave the ecstatic Sydney crowd precisely what they wanted, while unfurling archetypal innings and in the process saved the team from an embarrassing whitewash.