[Watch] Rohit Sharma hugs Virat Kohli after India's emphatic win vs Australia in 1st BGT 2024-25 Test in PerthÂ
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli exchanged a warm hug after India beat Australia comprehensively by 295 runs in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Perth. Jasprit Bumrah captained Team India in the match as Rohit was unavailable for selection due to personal reasons.
Rohit recently linked up with the squad in Perth and was in the dressing room on Monday while his team was finishing the job on the field. He also had his first net session near the Optus Stadium with a pink ball to get himself ready for the day-night Test in Adelaide.
An X user shared a video to give fans a glimpse of a heart-warming moment between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after the conclusion of the first Test in Perth. In it, Rohit could be seen appreciating Kohli for the triumph and exchanging a hug with a hearty smile.
You can watch the video below:
"He was always looking in great space" - Jasprit Bumrah on Virat Kohli after India's comfortable victory in 1st Test vs Australia in Perth
At the post-match press conference, Jasprit Bumrah heaped praise on veteran batter Virat Kohli and shed light on his importance for the Indian team.
Kohli got put cheaply for five (12) in the first innings but made a strong comeback in the second innings with a brilliant unbeaten century.
"I have said this before that Virat Kohli doesn't need us, it is we who need Virat Kohli. He is an experienced player, his 4th or 5th tour, so he knows best what his batting and calibre is like. Sometimes when you have a career this long and you play in so many tough scenarios that he has played in, performing in every match becomes a bit difficult. But he was always looking in great space in this match," Bumrah said.
He continued:
"Obviously he got a great delivery in the first innings, but he was still in great space and he capitalised in the second innings. The second innings we needed an experienced batter who plays good himself and also allows the other batter to play freely. If at the start of the series a player like him gets some confidence, you cannot ask for anything more."
The second Test between India and Australia will commence on December 6 in Adelaide, a day-night pink ball contest.