A special cricket match was played at the Sydney Cricket Ground on October 25. It was the third and final ODI between India and Australia. In this game, India’s two greats — Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli — were playing their last ODI against Australia in Australian conditions. As the two made their way to the ground, the entire stadium clapped uproariously. Indian flags were fluttering and fans were shouting, “Rohit! Kohli!” from every corner.
Rohit Sharma played very well. He scored 121 runs and was not out. Virat Kohli also batted really well and scored 74 not out. Both of them then went on to help India win the match by 9 wickets. After the two players walked off the court once their match was over, all of the fans rose to give them a standing ovation. Indian fans were jubilant: some even had tears in their eyes. A handful of Australian supporters too paid respect to them.
People began talking afterward on social media that it was a defining moment in the history of cricket. It had been the decade of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli leading India to several great wins. They had established many successful partnerships and had brought pride to India across the world. People shared the clip widely and said it showed how much respect the two Indian players had earned.
There was another first-time experience in the commentary box. Australian commentator Adam White said, Standby… because when the captain goes the king arrives, when Shubman Gill went out and Virat Kohli was to bat. It is his final game in the country of Australia with Indian color. Ladies and gentlemen… here they have Virat Kohli.
His voice shook a bit when he was talking. His co-commentator Trent Copeland said, “It is difficult sometimes to realize that we are witnessing this moment. This is the player, who transformed the world cricket in numerous aspects.
A video was viralized on social media after the match. Adam White was weeping with tears in his eyes when he stood in the video and watched Rohit and Kohli walk off the ground together permanently. Indians spread the clip and claimed that it was a demonstration of how much respect the two Indian players had gained.
Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli thanked the Australian fans after the match. It was a proud win for India. India triumphed by a margin of 9 wickets defeating Australia. The Indian players too informed Rohit and Kohli on their fantastic Australian careers.
At present, this game will permanently remain in the history of the game of cricket. Controversies Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had a big farewell in Australia where they played their final ODI.