Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir (X-BCCI) A clip showing Gautam Gambhir talking to Rohit Sharma during India’s ongoing ODI series against Australia has gone viral on social media. In the video, Gambhir is heard telling Rohit, “Rohit, sabko lag rha tha ki aaj farewell match thha, ek photo to lagaa do.” The video is widely shared online, but we could not independently verify its authenticity.Click here watch the videoThe exchange, whether in jest or in spirit, struck a chord with fans. Rohit, who returned to the international scene in the series opener in Perth, had a tough outing, managing just eight runs. This knock attracted criticism but he bounced back in the second ODI in Adelaide with a composed innings of 73 runs. Alongside Shreyas Iyer’s 61, Rohit helped India reach 264 for 9. Although Australia were chasing the target and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, Rohit’s innings showed his determination and composure under pressure.Ever since Rohit was stripped of the ODI captaincy, there has been constant speculation on social media and among fans about his place in India’s ODI World Cup 2027 team along with Virat Kohli.The viral clip adds another layer to the narrative, showing a light-hearted behind-the-scenes moment amidst the pressure of international cricket.In Adelaide, Rohit showed patience in a demanding Powerplay, surviving 17 runs from Josh Hazlewood and rotating the strike cautiously with Iyer. The innings saw glimpses of classic Rohit as he pulled and crossed boundaries with elegance. Despite the eventual series loss, Rohit’s knock showed that he still has plenty of cricket left in him.
