Rohit Sharma’s Heartfelt Gesture Toward Virat Kohli: The India National Cricket Team set off for their white-ball tour of Australia on Wednesday morning (October 15), departing from Delhi. The Shubman Gill-led ODI squad was spotted at the Delhi Airport, preparing to fly to Perth. Among the many moments caught on camera, it was Rohit Sharma’s touching gesture toward Virat Kohli that stole the show.
Rohit Sharma’s Heartfelt Moment with Virat Kohli
In a video shared by the BCCI on social media, Rohit Sharma first walked past Shubman Gill but turned back to give the new ODI captain a warm hug after noticing the camera. The moment didn’t end there. As Rohit greeted Virat Kohli, who was seated inside the team bus, he bowed slightly in respect.
This small but beautiful gesture instantly melted fans’ hearts and highlighted the bond between two of India’s most iconic cricket stars. The clip quickly went viral online, with fans praising the mutual admiration between Rohit and Virat.
Virat Kohli Congratulates Shubman Gill Before Takeoff
Before the flight, Virat Kohli also had a heartwarming exchange with Shubman Gill. The young captain was all smiles as he began his new journey leading India’s ODI side. In the same video, Kohli was seen congratulating Gill before giving him a warm hug inside the team bus – a gesture that reflected the unity and positive atmosphere within the squad.
Among those traveling in the first batch from Delhi to Perth were Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Harshit Rana, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Prasidh Krishna, along with members of the support staff. The rest of the squad, including head coach Gautam Gambhir, will leave for Australia later in the evening.
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Shubman Gill Looks to Start Strong as ODI Captain
After drawing the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2 in England, Shubman Gill began his captaincy journey on a high note with a clean sweep against the West Indies at home. Now, the young Punjab star is eager to continue that winning momentum as India takes on Australia in the upcoming ODI series.
The first ODI will be played on October 19 in Perth, followed by matches on October 23 at the Adelaide Oval and October 25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. After the ODIs, Team India will switch gears for the T20I series, starting October 29 at the Manuka Oval in Canberra, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the side.
Virat Kohli’s Gesture for a Young Fan Goes Viral
Just before departure, Virat Kohli once again won hearts with a beautiful gesture. While sitting in the front seat of the team bus, he spotted a young boy outside wearing an RCB jersey and holding a poster with his name. Kohli immediately called over the security staff, signed the poster, and returned it to the thrilled young fan, who proudly posed with it outside the bus.
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Return to International Cricket
The Australia tour marks the long-awaited return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to international cricket after an eight-month break. The two were last seen in action during India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory in the UAE.
While head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar haven’t revealed their plans for the ICC World Cup 2027 squad yet, both Rohit and Kohli will be eager to make a statement with the bat during this tour. Fans, meanwhile, are just happy to see India’s favorite cricketing duo back together – sharing smiles, respect, and heartwarming moments once again.
India’s ODI squad for Australia: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal.
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