New Delhi: India won the third T20I and took the series against Australia. As the winning runs were hit by Hardik Pandya, India’s captain Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli celebrated in unison. The video of them celebrating on the dugout stairs went viral and netizens were in awe after seeing their brotherhood.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, divided by fans united by passion and love towards country and TEAM INDIA ??#INDvAUS #SuryakumarYadav #KingKohli #HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/JJEj2XF09N
— Anshul Talmale (@TalmaleAnshul) September 25, 2022
Rohit and Kohli were sitting on the staircase after Virat Kohli got out and returned to the dugout. Hardik Pandya was facing in form Daniel Sams in the final over and as he hit a boundary at fine third man, Rohit and Virat got and started celebrating between the dugout and dressing room area. They hugged each other and Kohli patted Rohit’s back in joy.
People also shared the video of Rohit Sharma patting Virat’s back and appreciating after a brilliant knock of 63(48). While their fans are usually divided on the internet, it was a rare day when both parties celebrated the victory and the bond the players shared.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma bond is special! pic.twitter.com/opQmbt4Emx
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 25, 2022
Winning celebration by Rohit and Kohli. pic.twitter.com/5gl2hG3klN
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 25, 2022
Picture of the day – the winning celebration from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli was wholesome. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/IXHYn8VMxR
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 25, 2022
It was a great outing for the men in blue as they chased 187 in Hyderabad. In the game, Cameroon Green gave Australia a dream start and scored 52 off just 21 deliveries. India made a comeback in the middle overs, but Tim David and Sams finished well. David’s 54 off 27 aided Australia to reach 186/7. Axar Patel was the hero with the ball as he ended up with 33/3. After Indian openers got dismissed early, Virat Kohli anchored the chase while Suryakumar Yadav blasted 69 off just 36 balls. Hardik finished the affairs with his 25* off 16.