Virat Kohli in action ahead of the first ODI in Perth on Sunday (Screengrabs/X) The Indian cricket team landed in Perth early on Thursday after a delayed journey from Delhi, ahead of their three-match ODI series against Australia starting on October 19. The Shubman Gill-led team, consisting of senior players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, arrived around 4:00 am IST after a four-hour delay in Delhi and a rescheduled stopover in Singapore.
Massive crowd on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma at Delhi Airport as Team India leaves for Australia
Due to tight security at Perth Airport, fans were unable to get close to the players, who went straight to their hotel rooms after a long flight. Not long after landing, Kohli sent social media into a frenzy with a cryptic post that read: “The only time you truly fail is when you choose to give up.” The line quickly went viral and fans speculated about its meaning. While some saw it as a message of motivation, others took it as a hint that the veteran batsman has set his sights on the 2027 ODI World Cup.Check out what Virat Kohli has posted here Within hours, however, the buzz took an unexpected turn. Almost two hours after his original post, Kohli followed it up with another one – this time with a promotional video for a fashion brand. This left many fans in an uncomfortable spot as what was initially seen as a personal statement turned out to be part of a partnership with the brand. Meanwhile, on the field, Kohli continued to be the center of attention. Some of the Indian players took part in an optional practice session later in the day where both Kohli and Rohit Sharma were seen batting in the nets.
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The encounter gave fans a glimpse into the senior duo’s preparation ahead of the ODIs in Perth, with the series continuing in Adelaide and Sydney. For now, the chatter on social media may have calmed down, but all eyes will once again be on Kohli and this time on what he does on the field.
