Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir shared a light-weight moment with former captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the third ODI against Recent Zealand. With the series level at 1-1, the series decider is about for Sunday, January 18, in Indore. Rohit was observing something while climbing the steps along with his teammates when Gambhir approached him.
The 2 exchanged a cheerful conversation, sharing laughs, and Ravindra Jadeja soon joined in, adding to the camaraderie. You may watch the video here:
Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, and Ravindra Jadeja are watching something together, and after taking a look at it, they discuss it amongst themselves and begin laughing.😅❤️ pic.twitter.com/FICgUI5Wyv
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) January 17, 2026
Team India will aim to forestall their first home ODI series defeat to Recent Zealand in tomorrow’s final match. After a shocking 301-run chase within the opening game, the hosts slipped within the second ODI, managing just 284 of their 50 overs, which Recent Zealand comfortably chased down by seven wickets within the forty eighth over.
Rohit Sharma’s Blazing ODI Form Cools In Recent Zealand Series
Rohit Sharma entered the ODI series against Recent Zealand in blistering form, having recently turn into the No. 1-ranked ODI batter globally. The 38-year-old amassed 194 runs within the three-match series in Australia, his first after retiring from Tests. Despite the fact that India lost the series 1-2, Rohit was named Player of the Series for his stellar performances.
He maintained his momentum to shut out the 2025 season, scoring 146 runs within the three-match home ODI series against South Africa. Rohit notched half-centuries in the primary and third ODIs, helping India secure victories in each and clinch the series 2-1. Nonetheless, his form has dipped in the continued Recent Zealand ODIs, as he has did not pass 30 in either match, though he reached the twenties on each occasions.
Heading into the series decider, Rohit averages a modest 25 at a strike rate of 74.62. The previous captain has also dropped from the highest of the ICC ODI rankings, ceding the No. 1 spot to teammate Virat Kohli and falling to 3rd place.
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