That moment when the young fan spent time with Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a net session in Colombo, Sri Lanka, was a poignant one. The very style in which their interaction with the young boy has drawn a lot of attention and has been praised by cricket fans across the globe as they get ready for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.
The young boy came, excited, with a memorable photograph of Kohli and captain Rohit holding the T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy with the national tricolor at their back. Kohli went up to the boy first and signed the cherished picture, posing for one himself.
Not one to be left behind, Rohit spent time with the young fan, posing for a photo. The tender moment was captured in a video that turned viral within minutes and earned a lot of praise and love from cricket fans on social media. India is all set to face the challenge of Sri Lanka in three ODIs at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 2, 4, and 7.
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When preliminary reports arrived that read Rohit and Kohli might miss the event, the fans were over the moon to see both the names flash on the 15-member contingent. This will be a big day, of course, as it will mark the first time the two batting icons take the field in an ODI since they were denied their crowning glory in the World Cup final by Australia last year.
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The ODI series against Sri Lanka will also mark the international comeback of both Rohit and Kohli, who last featured in the T20 World Cup final on June 29. Right after their successful campaign, both retired from T20Is, and since then, created a record for seven wins out of eight T20I matches.
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Both Rohit and Kohli gave stellar performances with the bat during the ODI World Cup 2023. Kohli emerged as the biggest run-getter of the tournament with 765 runs from 11 innings at an average of 95.62. Rohit was not too much behind with 597 runs from 11 innings at an average of 54.27 to finish second in the run-chart. The duo will be looking to carry this unbelievable form into the 50-over format as they gear up to take the field once again and bring more pride to India.
