Following India’s commanding nine-wicket victory over Australia in the third ODI at Sydney, captain Rohit Sharma has seemingly silenced retirement rumors. Responding to Ravi Shastri’s lighthearted “two old dogs” remark, Sharma indicated he and Virat Kohli still have plenty of competitive fire. The seasoned duo silenced critics with a match-winning partnership in Sydney. Rohit’s century (121) and Kohli’s fluent half-century (74*) were instrumental in India comfortably chasing Australia’s 237-run target. Sharma’s composed response to Shastri, emphasizing a fresh start for every series and enjoyment of the game, suggests that the 2027 ODI World Cup remains a tangible goal. Sharma was named Player of the Series for his 202-run contribution. Young pacer Harshit Rana also impressed with a four-wicket haul. India now transitions to a T20I series against Australia, with this ODI performance providing a positive outlook for future campaigns.
