India skipper Rohit Sharma was seen spreading smiles and giving autographs while heading towards Adelaide after a victorious warm-up match against Prime Minister XI in Canberra.
A video circulating on social media showed Rohit interacting warmly with fans clicking selfies, and signing autographs alongside his teammates. His gesture garnered widespread appreciation on social media.
The warm-up match between India vs Prime Minister XI, played at Manuka Oval, was initially scheduled as a two-day game but was shortened to a 50-over format on day two due to rain disruptions. India, chasing a target of 241, secured a comfortable 6-wicket win in 46 overs.
Rohit Sharma fails with the bat in the practice match:
After winning the toss, India opted to bowl first—a decision that paid off early as the hosts lost two quick wickets. Despite the shaky start, Sam Konstas played a resilient innings, smashing a remarkable century and guiding the Prime Minister XI to a total of 240. Harshit Rana shone with the ball for India, claiming 4 wickets in his 6-over spell.
In the chase, India’s openers laid a strong foundation. Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed a brisk 45, while KL Rahul retired out after a composed 27. Shubman Gill made an impactful comeback, scoring a well-crafted fifty off 62 balls before retiring out, showcasing his form ahead of the crucial series. Rohit Sharma falls cheaply scoring just 3 runs in his comeback match. While Kohli was benched in the warm-up match but spotted during practice.
With this morale-boosting win, the Indian team now heads to Adelaide to prepare for the highly anticipated day-night Test against Australia, starting December 6. The dominant performance in the warm-up match highlights the team’s readiness for the upcoming challenge.
