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Netizens Troll Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma After Flop Show In First ODI
By CricShots - Oct 19, 2025 10:23 am
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s much-anticipated return to international cricket turned out to be a disappointment for Indian fans, as both stalwarts failed to deliver with the bat in the first ODI against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, October 19. Rohit, who was playing his first international match since leading India to the 2025 Champions Trophy title, could only manage eight runs off 14 balls before falling to Josh Hazlewood.

Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli dismissed for a duck

The veteran pacer produced a brilliant delivery that bounced sharply from a good length, catching Rohit off guard. The Indian skipper nicked it to second slip, where debutant Matt Renshaw completed a sharp catch. With this, India lost their first wicket for just 13 runs inside four overs.

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The game held special significance for Rohit, as it marked his 500th international appearance—making him only the fifth Indian to achieve this milestone after Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rahul Dravid. However, fans were quick to express disappointment on social media, trolling Rohit for failing to make his comeback a memorable one.

Adding to India’s woes, Virat Kohli also endured a rare failure, getting dismissed for a duck. Facing left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc, Kohli was tempted by a full delivery outside off and went for his trademark cover drive. However, he edged the ball to the backward point, where Cooper Connolly pulled off a stunning diving catch. The crowd fell silent as Kohli departed, leaving India reeling early in the innings.

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This was the second time in international cricket that Starc dismissed Kohli for a duck, joining England’s James Anderson in achieving that rare feat. Fans expressed mixed emotions online—some criticised Kohli’s impatience, while others reflected on his recurring off-stump vulnerability that has haunted him in recent years.

The underwhelming comeback for both Kohli and Rohit has reignited discussions about India’s batting transition, even as Shubman Gill leads the team into a new era of ODI cricket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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