A light-hearted exchange between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma has taken social media by storm following India’s second ODI against Australia in Adelaide.
In the viral clip, Gambhir can be heard jokingly saying, “Rohit, sabko lag rha tha ki aaj farewell match tha, ek photo to lagaa do,” — roughly translating to “Rohit, everyone thought today was your farewell match, at least put up a photo.” The comment sparked laughter from those around and has since set off a wave of online reactions from fans.
The video, reportedly shot at the team hotel in Australia, surfaced shortly after Rohit’s gritty half-century in the second ODI. The opener, who appeared determined throughout his knock, has been under scrutiny regarding his future in the ODI setup after being replaced as captain earlier this year.
While the banter seemed good-natured, fans on social media have been divided — some taking it in jest, while others speculating if Gambhir’s remark hinted at a possible phase-end for Rohit in the format.
With India leading the series and Rohit among the runs again, the focus now shifts to how the veteran opener and the new coaching setup balance experience and transition ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup cycle.
