Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won hearts of many fans after he handed the series trophy to KL Rahul who led India in the first two matches. During the post-match presentation ceremony after IND vs AUS 3rd ODI, Rohit was invited to take the winning trophy but the Indian skipper pushed KL Rahul forward to take the prize. Rohit then joined the Indian team vice-captain for a picture with the trophy but didn’t hold it.
Captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain KL Rahul and Team India then handed over the series win trophy to the local Saurashtra players who were called in as substitutes due to unavailability of several Indian players.
Saurashtra players Dharmendra Jadeja, Prerak Mankad, Vishwaraj Jadeja and Harvik Desai were added to the squad to support Team India with drinks and fielding in the 3rd ODI.
Many fans took to X and applauded the gesture from Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul.
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Australia take consolation win in IND vs AUS 3rd ODI
After sealing the series in Indore, Team India failed to complete the whitewash against Australia as the Men in Blue lost the 3rd and final ODI in Rajkot by 66 runs. Australia’s top-order, led by Mitchell Marsh, starred in the final ODI as half centuries from the top 4 powered Australia to a mammoth 352/7 on board.
While Rohit Sharma (81) and Virat Kohli (56) scored fifties to provide a good platform for middle order, the rest of the batting line-up couldn’t cope with the mounting required run-rate. Glenn Maxwell was the pick of the bowlers for the visitors as his 4/40 helped Australia to bundle out India to 286 in 49.4 overs.
The two teams will meet again in 10 days’ time for the World Cup in Chennai on October 8.
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