Previous India reserved for them Australian white-ball tourAn emotional yet heartwarming moment unfolded at the Delhi airport. Big stars Rohit Sharma and Virat KohliFor more than a decade, the pillars of Indian cricket shared a touching gesture that captured the spirit of the team ahead of the series. He was part of the first group to board the flight with the two of them Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh and others. Fans thronged the Indira Gandhi International Airport, hoping to catch a glimpse of their cricketing idol. As the BCCI cameras rolled, they captured an exchange that quickly went viral online.
Rohit Sharma pays emotional tribute to Virat Kohli and warm hug ahead of Australia Tour 2025
Before entering the team bus, Rohn bowed slightly before greeting Kohli, who was already seated, with a warm hug in a simple but meaningful gesture. The exchange captured by BTSI reflects the years of camaraderie and mutual admiration between India’s most famous batting pair. Their reunion marked the first meeting since the champions trophy final and the gesture quickly became a symbol of unity within Indian cricket.
Rohit’s summer was nothing but deep respect, recognition of Kohli’s stature and shared journey from young talents to global icons. Kohli responded with a smile and a friendly pat, showing the respect was mutual. Both players, now in the twilight of their white-ball careers, understood the gravity of the moment. As supporters watched, it was a quiet reassurance that their bond had not been cancelled, despite the change in leadership. The laughter and easy body language inside the bus set a positive tone for the team’s upcoming tour.
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Shubman Gill’s playful entry brings a lighter mood
Earlier at the airport, Rohit was caught off guard by a delightful surprise from India’s new Odi captain Gill. Approaching from behind, Gill playfully put an arm around Rohit’s shoulder, placing an arm with an explosion of laughter between the two. “Hey Gill! How are you bro?” Rohit was excited, hugging the young man in a light embrace. The exchange reflected how much seamless experience and youngsters are mixing within the Indian Set-up now.
Gill’s lived confidence showed a respectable dynamic that doesn’t come across so casually. Later, Kohli was greeted with equal warmth before settling inside the bus Shreyas eats he watched with a smile from a nearby seat. The relaxed interactions hinted at a team environment that was as bonding as it was competitive. As the baton of leadership passes, Camaraderie remains the bedrock of India’s unity. For a team to embark on a demanding tour, this little sense of laughter and camaraderie is the perfect harmony of heritage and fresh ambition that defines modern Indian cricket.
