Virat Kohli was seen in his excellent form in the ODI series against South Africa, he fell short of the target otherwise Virat could have scored a century in Visakhapatnam also. He played an unbeaten inning of 65 runs in the third ODI, which helped India win by 9 wickets. He also went to Simhachalam temple on Saturday and took blessings of Lord Vishnu.

Many videos of Virat Kohli’s Simhachalam temple are going viral on social media. He is seen wearing a white T-shirt and holding a garland in his hands. In another video, he is seen praying as per the tradition of the temple.

Today morning Virat Kohli visited Simhachalam Appanna Swamy Temple in Vishakapatnam. pic.twitter.com/8BKohErOrv

— Karthick (@Karthik18728343) December 7, 2025

Virat Kohli reached Simhachalam temple

Virat Kohli on Saturday reached the Simhachalam temple located in the Simhachalam hills, which is situated at an altitude of 300 meters. This temple is dedicated to the “Varaha Narasimha” form of Lord Vishnu. Let us tell you that the word ‘Sinhachal’ means mountain of lion. This mountain is considered to be the abode of Lord Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Virat Kohli visited Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Simhachalam, before the match pic.twitter.com/sJmdkeEErL

— (@wrognxvirat) December 7, 2025

Virat Kohli won POTS award

Virat Kohli’s brilliance was seen in all three matches of the ODI series against South Africa. He scored a historic century in the first ODI, scoring 135 runs. After Ranchi, he also scored a century in Raipur, he scored 102 runs. However, Team India lost the second match, after which the third match became a series decider.

In the third ODI, Virat Kohli scored unbeaten 65 runs, that too in explosive style. Kohli played 45 balls and hit 3 sixes and 6 fours in this innings. If there were runs left, Virat could have reached his century also. Virat scored a total of 302 runs in 3 matches, he received the Player of the Series award.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are trying hard to forget the last match and make a comeback, both of them sweated profusely in the practice session. India vs Australia 2nd ODI will be played on Thursday (23 October) at Adelaide Oval. This will be Kohli’s 5th ODI on this ground. Kohli has scored centuries here in 2 out of the last 4 innings. However, Rohit’s record here has not been good. Know the statistics.

Team India will play a series of 3 ODI and 5 T20 matches on Australia tour. The ODI series did not start well, India lost its first match by 7 wickets. Now the second ODI is going to be do or die, because by winning it the host team will take an unassailable lead in the series. In the first match, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma did not bat, Rohit was out after scoring 8 runs. Kohli could not even open the account, but Kohli’s bat works in Adelaide and he can play good innings here.

Rohit Sharma’s ODI record at Adelaide Oval

Talking about Rohit, his bat has been silent in this stadium, he has never been able to score even a half-century in the last 6 ODI innings played at Adelaide Oval. His highest score here is 43 runs.

Rohit Sharma has played 6 matches at Adelaide Oval, in which he has scored a total of 131 runs at an average of 21.83. His strike rate here in ODI is 73.18. In 6 innings he has hit 8 fours and 3 sixes.

• Match: 6
• Turn: 6
• Run: 131
• Highest Score: 43
• Sixes, fours: 3/8

Virat Kohli’s ODI record at Adelaide Oval

Kohli has played 4 ODI matches at Adelaide Oval. In 4 innings he has scored 244 runs at a strike rate of 61.00 on this ground. His highest score here is 107 runs. Kohli has scored 2 centuries in ODI in Adelaide. His average is 83.84. He has hit 15 fours and 2 sixes on this ground.

• Match: 4
• Turn: 4
• Run: 244
• century: 2
• Highest Score: 107
• Sixes, fours: 2/15

King Kohli & Comebacks

Adelaide saw it then. Is another one on the cards?#AUSvIND2nd ODI Thu, 23rd Oct, 8 AM! pic.twitter.com/WDKPRazDJi

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 22, 2025

Where to watch live telecast of India vs Australia 2nd ODI?

India vs Australia second ODI will be played on Thursday. According to Indian time, this match will start at 9 am on October 23, the toss will take place at 8:30 am. The match will be telecast live on Star Sports. Live streaming will be on JioHotstar app and website.

Indian cricket team defeated West Indies 2-0 in the 2-match test series. India won by 7 wickets on the 5th day of the second test played in Delhi, after which head coach Gautam Gambhir came to the press conference. He said a big thing on the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Let us tell you that during the Australia tour, both the legends will be seen playing in the ODI series, but it is believed that this series will decide their future.

When Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from the T20 format after winning the T20 World Cup last year, the head coach was Rahul Dravid. After this Gautam Gambhir was appointed coach. This year Rohit and Kohli also retired from Test format, now both will play only in ODIs. Before the Australia tour, the management removed Rohit from the ODI captaincy and handed over the command to Shubman Gill. After this, it was believed that it was difficult for Rohit to play till the 2027 World Cup, now Gambhir has rekindled the discussion by saying something big on the future of both the legends.

What did Gambhir say on the future of Rohit and Kohli?

Gautam Gambhir said in the press conference, “We have to stay in the present. We hope that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Australia tour will be successful. We have to concentrate on the next series, which is against Australia. There is no doubt that both (Kohli-Rohit) are great players. It has to be seen how the performance of both of them is on the Australia tour.”

Rohit and Kohli played the last international match in the Champions Trophy final, in which Rohit played a brilliant inning of 76 runs. India won the title by defeating New Zealand and captain Rohit was adjudged player of the match.

Will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma play till 2027?

The biggest question is whether Kohli and Rohit will play till 2027. It seems from Gambhir’s statement that their future will be decided after seeing the performance of both of them on the Australia tour. Kohli is 36 years old now, he will be 38 years old during the World Cup. Whereas Rohit will be 40 years old at the time of World Cup 2027.

ODI career of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli played a total of 10 ODI matches in 2024 and 2025, in which he scored a total of 331 runs. In these 2 years, he played 2 half-centuries and 1 century innings. Kohli scored 14181 runs in 302 ODI matches in his career, which included 51 centuries and 74 half-centuries.

Talking about Rohit Sharma, he played 11 ODI matches in 2024 and 2025, in which he scored 459 runs. In these two years he played 3 half-centuries and 1 century innings. Talking about Rohit’s career, he has scored 11168 runs in 273 ODI matches, which includes 32 centuries and 58 half-centuries.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the two stares of the Indian cricket team, have disappointed their fans by retiring from Test cricket at almost the same time. Now both will be seen playing only ODI format in international cricket, because after winning the T20 World Cup, both the players took retirement from T20 together. According to Sunil Gavaskar, both players may not play till 2027 ODI World Cup.

Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket on 7 May 2025. 5 days later, Virat Kohli also made an official announcement to retire from the Test. Both will now play only in ODI format. Everyone hopes that these two veterans played till 2027 World Cup. However, India’s legend Sunil Gavaskar finds so difficult.

What did Gavaskar say to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli?

In an interview to Sports Today, Sunil Gavaskar said, “I think Rohit and Kohli will not be part of the Indian team in the 2027 ODI World Cup.” Gavaskar feels that of course both are big players but perhaps they do not even play due to their age. Rohit’s age will be 40 and Kohli will be 38 years old.

Gavaskar said that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are performing brilliantly in the ODI format but the selectors will decide their future. The selection committee will see if it will be part of the team that will play the 2027 World Cup? Will he be able to contribute in the way that he is giving?

Gavaskar further said that if the selectors think that Rohit-Kohli is able to do something by staying in the team, then only he will choose him. However, according to him, he will not be able to play 2027 ODI World Cup. However, Gavaskar admitted that anything could happen in the coming time. He said what should happen in a year. Maybe both come in great form. If he continues to score a century, even God will not be able to exclude him.

Rohit and Kohli’s record in ODIs

Talking about Rohit Sharma’s ODI career, he has scored 11168 runs in 265 innings played in 273 matches. This includes 32 centuries and 58 half -centuries. He is the world’s highest run -scorer in this format, he scored 264 runs against Sri Lanka.

Virat Kohli has scored 14181 runs in 290 innings of 302 ODIs. His highest score in this format is 183 runs. Kohli is the highest century batsman in ODIs, he has scored 51 centuries and 74 half -centuries.