With rain halting play in the first ODI between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium, Perth, a light-hearted moment from the Indian dressing room has gone viral. Skipper Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill were seen sharing a bucket of popcorn as they waited for the drizzle to subside and play to resume.
The image, captured on the broadcast cameras, showed the duo in relaxed spirits — chatting casually and snacking while the covers stayed firmly in place on the pitch. The sight drew smiles from fans online, who praised the calm composure of India’s openers despite a shaky start in the middle.
At the time rain stopped play, India were 32/3 in 10.5 overs, struggling against Australia’s fiery pace attack. Rohit Sharma (8), Virat Kohli (0), and Shubman Gill (10) were all dismissed early, leaving Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel at the crease when the downpour began.
While the supersopper continues to work on the outfield, the Indian camp appears to be taking the interruption in good humour — with popcorn, patience, and plenty of smiles in the dressing room.
