Half a million likes and counting! Shubman Gill’s post with Virat Kohli breaks internet – See pic | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Team India’s departure for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia was marked by smiles, warmth, and camaraderie. The players gathered in good spirits, reflecting the blend of continuity and change that defines this new phase of Indian cricket. The newly-appointed ODI captain, Shubman Gill, was seen sharing a warm hug with former skipper Rohit Sharma, a gesture symbolizing mutual respect and smooth transition of leadership. Gill also shared laughs with Virat Kohli and exchanged a friendly handshake with vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, setting a positive tone ahead of the tour.Inside the team bus, the mood appeared lighthearted yet focused as players interacted freely, showing that despite leadership changes, the bond within the group remains strong. The 25-year-old skipper later took to Instagram, posting a picture with Kohli captioned simply: “Down Under.” The photo, which captured the duo’s friendly equation, quickly went viral — crossing half a million likes within hours.India will play three ODIs and five T20Is in Australia, with both Rohit and Kohli returning to the ODI setup. The series marks the beginning of a new cycle leading up to the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, and serves as an opportunity for the new leadership group to establish its rhythm.
The ODI series begins on October 19 in Perth, followed by matches on October 23 in Adelaide and October 25 in Sydney. The T20I leg runs from October 29 to November 8.India’s ODI squad for Australia: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal. India’s T20I squad: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill (VC), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar.
