Rohit Sharma Hints at Continuing Career After Ravi Shastri Says “Two Old Dogs Still Have Sting”

Ravi Shastri went into a frenzy during his post-match interview with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Sydney.

Rohit and Kohli Shine at SCG, Eye 2027 World Cup

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of Indian cricket’s biggest stars, faced immense pressure upon arriving in Australia for the three-match ODI series. While Rohit managed 73 in the second ODI in Adelaide, Kohli struggled with back-to-back ducks in the first two matches. The third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground thus carried significant weight for both stalwarts.

True to their class, Ro-Ko rose to the occasion, forming an unbeaten 168-run partnership for the second wicket. Their effort powered India to chase 237 comfortably, winning by nine wickets with 69 balls to spare. Rohit finished unbeaten on 121 off 125 balls, including 13 fours and 3 sixes, while Kohli scored 74 off 81 balls.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri, alongside Adam Gilchrist during the post-match interview, lauded their performance, exclaiming, “But you two old dogs still have a sting in the tail.” Rohit, smiling, hinted that retirement is not on the horizon and the 2027 ODI World Cup remains firmly in his sights. “Looks like it, yes. We enjoy our cricket… it’s important that whenever you get an opportunity to play, you start fresh,” he said, reflecting on the trio of matches Down Under.

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Rohit Sharma Player of the Series

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Rohit Sharma, who amassed 202 runs in the three-match ODI series, was named Player of the Series. In the third and final ODI, Harshit Rana shone with four crucial wickets, helping India bowl out Australia for 236. Kuldeep Yadav was also given a rare opportunity to feature in the match.

India chased the target comfortably, though the visitors lost the series 1–2 after defeats in the opening two ODIs. Following the victory, Rohit and Virat Kohli expressed their gratitude to the Australian crowd for their unwavering support over the years.

This series held special significance for both stars: Rohit played his first ODI series in Australia back in 2008, while Kohli made his Australian debut in the 2011–12 season, marking another memorable chapter in their careers.

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