The veteran duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli turned back the clock with an exceptional 168-run stand for the second wicket in the third ODI against Australia on Saturday. The classic Ro-Ko performance settled the nerves of fans all across the globe, as questions over their place in the Indian team seemingly calmed. Speaking to the Indian team in the dressing room after the game, head coach Gautam Gambhir had some important messages to deliver to the batting unit.
Gautam Gambhir Praises Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill In Dressing Room, Later Says This On Virat Kohli
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Gautam Gambhir had a special message for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their 168-run stand in the third ODI against Australia.
Gautam Gambhir in the Indian dressing room© BCCI Video
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- Gautam Gambhir praised Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill for their 69-run stand in 3rd ODI
- The India head coach later said that the Rohit's 168-run partnership with Virat Kohli was also outstanding
- The former India captain was named Player of the Series for his performance during the three-match ODI series
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After the game, Rohit admitted that this was probably the last Australia outing for both Kohli and Rohit, who are nearing the end of their international careers. With the South Africa assignment at home next for the duo, the focus remains on retaining match fitness that they gained in Australia.
While Rohit was named the Player of the Series for his performances in the three matches, Kohli was relieved to have put some runs under his belt after two ducks in the first two games.
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