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Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence After Captaincy Snub, Talks About Facing Australia

By: Prachi Kapruwan

On: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 5:26 PM

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Rohit Sharma Before IND vs AUS: Ever since the announcement of Team India’s squad for the Australia tour, the cricket world has shaken like anything. Shubman Gill will be the ODI captain for the upcoming tour. Rohit Sharma was not given the ODI captaincy, and since then, social media has been abuzz. Amidst this uproar and ahead of the Australia tour, Rohit recently made a bold statement regarding the Australia tour during the CEAT Awards ceremony in Mumbai.

Rohit Sharma Before IND vs AUS: Love To Play Against Australia

Rohit Sharma Before IND vs AUS
Rohit Sharma Before IND vs AUS

After Rohit Sharma was removed from the ODI captaincy, he made sure that he went through many changes in himself before the Australia tour. The biggest factor in that change is Rohit Sharma’s fitness; he lost over 10 kg of weight in this process. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been given opportunities together in the team. However, it is believed that this will be Rohit and Virat’s last tour of Australia. Amidst all these reports, Rohit Sharma, during the CEAT Awards ceremony in Mumbai, said,

“I love playing against Australia. I enjoy touring Australia.”

The Hitman said that the people of Australia love cricket. And that’s why he enjoys playing there. Rohit Sharma received a special award at the CEAT Awards for winning the Champions Trophy.

Varun Chakravarthy T20I Bowler Of The Year

Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy

In the same event, Varun Chakravarthy was named T20 International Bowler of the Year. Varun then made a significant statement about Team India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir. He said that Gambhir has instilled a sharp mindset within the team.

He said,

“You have to give your best. You have to give everything on the field to help the team win.” Varun said that with Gambhir around, you can’t imagine performing mediocrely.

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