"Farewell match tha": Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma's shocking chat after IND vs AUS 2nd ODI breaks internet

Team India opener Rohit Sharma silenced his critics with a half-century in the second ODI of the three-match series against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday, October 23. However, head coach Gautam Gambhir joked with Rohit about a farewell match, and the video went viral on social media.

Australia defeated India by two wickets in the second ODI in Adelaide. After being asked to bat first, India managed 264 for 9, with Rohit scoring 73 runs off 97 balls, including seven boundaries and two sixes. He found his rhythm later in the innings but failed to convert his knock into a triple-digit score.

Sabko Lag Raha Tha Ki Aaj Farewell Match Tha - Gautam Gambhir

A video surfaced showing Gautam Gambhir joking with Rohit Sharma about a possible farewell match, asking him to pose for a photo. The clip, which has been shared online, has not been independently verified.

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“Rohit, sabko lag raha tha ki aaj farewell match tha, ek photo to lagaa do,” Gambhir is heard telling Rohit. The video also comes amid continued speculation about Rohit’s future in India’s 2027 ODI World Cup squad, especially.

Gautam Gambhir to Rohit Sharma : "Rohit Rohit sabko lag raha tha farewell match hai to photo lagado"
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— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) October 23, 2025

The opening batter, who struggled in the series opener in Perth with just eight runs, made a strong comeback in the second ODI in Adelaide. Australia took an unassailable 2-0 lead, but Rohit showed his composure and determination under pressure.

Rohit Sharma Missed Out On a Big Knock - Shubman Gill

Skipper Shubman Gill lauded Rohit Sharma for his innings in Adelaide. Gill stated that the former India captain missed out on a big knock. Rohit struggled initially against the spells of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Xavier Bartlett but steadied the innings in the middle overs.

“Very pleased with the way he batted. Fought out in the initial phase. I would say he missed out on a really big knock,” said Gill at the post-match presentation.

Rohit and Shreyas Iyer rebuilt the innings after a shaky start. The duo added a crucial 118-run partnership for the third wicket. Rohit seemed on his way to a century but was dismissed by Mitchell Starc in the 30th over. The dismissal might also have impacted the team’s total.

Rohit Sharma Etches Name in Record Books During 2nd ODI

Rohit Sharma etched his name in the record books with his half-century. He overtook Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals. Rohit has scored 11,249 runs from 275 matches at an impressive average of 48.69, including 32 centuries and 59 fifties.

The right-handed batter also surpassed Sourav Ganguly (9,146) on the list of Indian openers with the most runs in ODIs. Rohit has scored 9,219 runs at the top of the order for the national side.

The 38-year-old climbed to fourth place among the highest run-getters as an ODI opener, surpassing Australian great Adam Gilchrist (9,200 runs). Only Chris Gayle (10,179), Sanath Jayasuriya (12,740), and Sachin Tendulkar (15,310) are ahead of him in the elite group.

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