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Watch: Holding Hands Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Spotted In Sydney Going To New Year Party

New Year 2025 was welcomed in great fashion across the world. The Indian cricket team members also wished their fans on social media. Currently, the Indian cricket team is in Australia and celebrated the New Year in Sydney. Power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted on the streets of Sydney on Tuesday. Devdutt Padikkal, who has played in the IPL with Virat Kohli, accompanied them. Several social media accounts said that the group was going to a New Year Party.

Retirement Hint? Australia Great Highlights Rohit Sharma's "Unusual" Act, Says This On Virat Kohli

The talks around India captain Rohit Sharma's potential retirement from Test cricket have intensified with the team's bitter defeat to Australia in the 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. India's defeat in the match makes World Test Championship (WTC) qualification quite difficult while Rohit's form with the bat does make it difficult for the management to fit him in the XI. Suggestions are that the Sydney Test is likely to be Rohit's last in the longest format, and Australia great Justin Langer also spotted an 'unusually emotional' India skipper on Day 5 at MCG, hinting that the end is near for him.

Virat Kohli's 'Discipline' Comes Under Question After Costly 'Mistakes' Let India Down vs Australia

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan shared his candid views on Virat Kohli's recent performance and discipline at the crease. Pathan did not hold back in his assessment of Kohli, underlining that the veteran batter has repeatedly been dismissed in the same fashion. "Both the seniors (Rohit and Virat) did not meet expectations. They did not meet their own expectations at all. They are making mistakes," Pathan said on Star Sports, pointing out the underwhelming performances of Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

BCCI Told To Have Virat Kohli 'Exit Plan' Ready As Retirement Chatter Intensifies

Rohit Sharma could be on the cusp of retirement from Test cricket but an exit might not be too far from Virat Kohli too. The duo's performances in Australia have triggered a big debate over their future in the longest format of the game. For Rohit, an end seems to be inevitable after the conclusion of the Australia tour whereas Kohli's case remains touch-and-go. Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to have an exit plan ready amid the talismanic batter's inability to resolve form issues.

"If Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Retire, Not A Worry": Ex-Australia Coach's Big Verdict, Gives Reason

Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will remain in good health even when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to call time on their careers, feels former Australia head coach and two-time World Cup winner Darren Lehmann. The 54-year-old, who played 27 Tests and 117 ODIs during his decade-long career, is also captivated by Jasprit Bumrah's skills, claiming to have never seen any player have more impact in a single series. Talking about impending retirements of Rohit and Kohli following their poor show in the ongoing series where India trail 1-2, Lehmann was empathetic and practical about the transition in Indian cricket.

Sunil Gavaskar's Unfiltered Message To Ajit Agarkar Amid Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharna Exit Talks

There's no hiding the fact that seniors like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to stand up to the challenge in Australia and deliver runs from their bat. While the retirement topic is already looming over India captain Rohit, Kohli too is in the line of fire over his failure to correct the only mistake that has resulted in his dismissals on the tour Down Under. India great Sunil Gavaskar didn't mince his words as he gave selectors food for thought over the future of senior players in the Indian team like Kohli and Rohit.

"Kids And Women Are Watching": Navjot Singh Sidhu Fumes At Travis Head's MCG Act

The echoes of Team India's defeat in the 4th Test against Australia are going to be heard for a long time. The repeated failures of seniors like Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, and irresponsible batting from young stars like Rishabh Pant resulted in India going 2-1 behind in the 5-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It was Pant's dismissal that is said to have changed the course of the game in Australia's favour on Monday. The wicket-keeper's departure also prompted a strange celebration from Australia star Travis Head, who was credited with Pant's wicket. Head's gesture, however, prompted a backlash on social media, prompting former India cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu to slam the Australia batter.

Watch: Sam Konstas Mocks Virat Kohli With 'Shoulder' Dance Move During MCG Test

Australian cricket team youngster Sam Konstas reignited the controversy involving Virat Kohli as he mocked the India star with a 'shoulder' dance move on Day 5 of the fourth Test match in Melbourne on Monday. The incident took place during the 52nd over of India's second innings when Konstas was seen interacting with the Australian fans near the boundary rope. Konstas entertained them with the shoulder move - a hint towards the incident that saw Kohli shouldering him earlier in the match - as the crowd cheered. For the act, Kohli was found guilty of breaching article 2.12 of ICC code of conduct.

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Watch: Holding Hands Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Spotted In Sydney Going To New Year Party

Retirement Hint? Australia Great Highlights Rohit Sharma's "Unusual" Act, Says This On Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli's 'Discipline' Comes Under Question After Costly 'Mistakes' Let India Down vs Australia

BCCI Told To Have Virat Kohli 'Exit Plan' Ready As Retirement Chatter Intensifies

"If Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Retire, Not A Worry": Ex-Australia Coach's Big Verdict, Gives Reason

Sunil Gavaskar's Unfiltered Message To Ajit Agarkar Amid Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharna Exit Talks

"Kids And Women Are Watching": Navjot Singh Sidhu Fumes At Travis Head's MCG Act

Watch: Sam Konstas Mocks Virat Kohli With 'Shoulder' Dance Move During MCG Test