New Delhi, Oct 24 : A video circulating widely on social media captures former India opener Gautam Gambhir speaking to Rohit Sharma during India’s ongoing ODI series against Australia. In the clip, Gambhir can be heard saying, “Rohit, sabko lag rha tha ki aaj farewell match thha, ek photo to lagaa do.” While the authenticity of the clip has not been independently verified, it has quickly caught the attention of fans online.
The exchange comes amid Rohit’s return to international cricket in the series opener at Perth, where he managed just eight runs, drawing criticism. However, he bounced back in the second ODI in Adelaide, scoring a composed 73-run innings alongside Shreyas Iyer’s 61 to help India reach 264 for 9. Despite Australia chasing the target to secure a 2-0 series lead, Rohit’s innings showcased resilience and calm under pressure.
Since Rohit was relieved of the ODI captaincy, fans and cricket pundits have speculated about his role in India’s 2027 ODI World Cup squad, along with Virat Kohli. The viral clip offers a light hearted behind the scenes glimpse of the Indian dressing room, providing some levity amidst the high-stakes series.
In Adelaide, Rohit demonstrated patience against a challenging Powerplay, surviving 17 dot balls from Josh Hazlewood and carefully rotating the strike with Iyer. His innings featured elegant boundaries through pulls and flicks, reminding fans of his enduring class and ability to anchor the innings, even as India faced a series defeat.