The Indian team achieved a spectacular victory by 9 wickets in the Sydney ODI against Australia on Saturday (25 October). Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played an important role in the victory of the Indian team. Rohit scored unbeaten 121 runs. Whereas Virat Kohli scored unbeaten 74 runs. With this victory, the Indian team was successful in making the score of the ODI series 1-2. The host team won the first two matches of the ODI series.
There was a huge crowd of spectators at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli This is considered to be the last tour of Australia, so it was natural for fans to turn up in droves. After winning the match, Rohit-Kohli (ROKO) talked to Adam Gilchrist and Ravi Shastri. Both of them made the fans emotional with their statements. Rohit said that he does not know whether he will be able to come to Australia with the Indian team again or not. Both expressed gratitude to the fans.
Virat Kohli said, ‘You may have played international cricket for a long time, but this game teaches you something new every time. I am going to turn 37 in a few days, but I always perform well while chasing targets. It was great to have a match-winning partnership with Rohit. We understood the situation very well from the beginning and this is what has always made us stronger as a couple.
Love playing here: Kohli-Rohit
Virat Kohli further said, ‘Now perhaps we are the most experienced pair. But even when we were young, we knew that by forming big partnerships we could defeat the opposition team. It all started with the home series against Australia in 2013. If we form a big partnership together, we know that we can take the team to victory. We have always loved playing in this country, we have played some good cricket here. Many thanks to the audience, who came in large numbers to support us.
Rohit Sharma Said, ‘I always enjoy coming here and playing. Playing cricket in Sydney is especially memorable. Memories of 2008 were refreshed, when I came to Australia for the first time. It was fun, don’t know if we will come here again to play or not, but we have enjoyed every moment. We have always enjoyed the game, no matter how many awards and accolades we have received. Forget what happened in the last 15 years, I have always loved playing here. I am sure this feeling is similar for Virat also. Thank you Australia.
Rohit Sharma was ‘Player of the Match’ and ‘Player of the Series’. Rohit said, ‘This is what you expect in Australia, it is not easy. You have to understand the situation. Had not played for a long time, so had prepared well before coming here. We could not win the series, but still a lot of positive things happened. The youth will get to learn a lot.
Rohit Sharma says, ‘When I came for the first time, the seniors helped me a lot. It is our job to convey the message. It is never easy to go abroad and play cricket. The players are very talented, you have to have a game-plan. I love playing in Australia. There are good memories associated with Sydney, a great place and a great audience. I like doing my work and hope to keep doing so.
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