Kohli and Rohit Started Ranchi Training as they hit the nets three days before the three-match ODI series against South Africa. The star duo was joined by Tilak Varma and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who were also seen preparing intensely for the upcoming challenge.
The South Africa series marks the international return of Rohit and Virat. The duo last played in the ODI series against Australia Down Under, where India were outperformed in the first two games and eventually lost the series 1–2.
Rohit and Virat finally shined in the final ODI after a tough start to the series.Together, they stitched a match-winning partnership that gave India a strong victory against the Aussies.
Rohit and Kohli missed the two-Test series against South Africa, but they are now set to return under KL Rahul’s leadership for the upcoming three-match ODI series.
The Indian team is under a lot of pressure after the Test series loss.But with Rohit and Virat back, the squad finally gets a much-needed boost before the three ODIs.
India are gearing up for the 2027 ODI World Cup, and with that in mind, every series featuring Rohit and Virat becomes even more crucial, because it reminds everyone that the two legends are still fighting to cement their spots.
And now, as the action begins with the opener in Ranchi, the momentum will continue with the next matches on December 3 and 6 in Raipur and Vizag.
Kohli has pretty much cemented himself as an ODI powerhouse. He’s scored 14,255 runs in 305 matches, making him the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history. And on top of that, he holds the record for the most hundreds (a massive 51).
Meanwhile, Rohit has once again climbed back to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings. And this comes just days before India’s three-match ODI series against South Africa kicks off on November 30 in Ranchi.
