India captain Rohit Sharma is set to return to action in the highly anticipated day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide later this week. Rohit missed India’s opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth due to personal reasons. However, he has since joined the squad and has begun gearing up for the pivotal clash in the series.
Rohit participated in a two-day warm-up game against the Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval in Canberra as part of the team’s preparations. Following the match, he was warmly received by a throng of fans who had gathered to watch the contest. The Indian skipper was met with overwhelming requests for selfies and autographs, showcasing his immense popularity among cricket enthusiasts.
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In a heartwarming moment captured and shared by the BCCI, a passionate fan eagerly sought Rohit’s autograph, exclaiming, “It’s been a 10-year wait!” The fan then chanted “Mumbai Ka Raja” to grab the star batter’s attention. Rohit Sharma, already smiling at the fervor, graciously obliged, fulfilling the fan’s decade-long dream and leaving the crowd elated.
The wait of a decade finally ends. A fan waited for 10 years to get a @ImRo45 autograph and yesterday was his lucky day😊 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/miywxlE8gA
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 2, 2024
In the match, India secured a comfortable six-wicket victory despite weather interruptions reducing the game to a 46-over-a-side contest. Batting first, the PM’s XI posted a total of 240, with young opener Sam Konstas impressing with a century. Harshit Rana was the standout performer for India with the ball, claiming four wickets in a game-changing spell.
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India’s chase was led by Shubman Gill, who scored a composed half-century. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Reddy, and Washington Sundar also contributed crucial runs to ensure a smooth pursuit of the target. Rohit Sharma, batting at No. 4, managed only three runs before his dismissal, but his presence in the Adelaide Test is expected to bolster India’s batting lineup as they aim to extend their lead in the series.
