As the clock struck midnight on December 31, people around the world welcomed the dawn of a new year with vibrant celebrations, fireworks and joyful gatherings. From the bustling streets of New York to the serene beaches of Bali, the spirit of hope and renewal filled the air. In India, amid the festive atmosphere, the cricket fraternity also joined the celebrations and wished fans a prosperous New Year through social media platforms.
Virat Kohli and Anushka spotted on a starry night in Sydney
He indian cricket teamcurrently on tour Australiawelcomed 2025 in style. Sydney became a center of excitement as team members celebrated together. Among them was the power couple. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharmawho were seen enjoying the city’s nightlife. Accompanying them was Devdutt Padikkala familiar face from the IPL, adding to the camaraderie of the evening. Reports suggested that this star-studded trio were heading to a New Year’s party, highlighting the mix of sports and celebrity culture that captivates fans around the world.
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Here is the video:
virat and anushka spotted in sydney probably celebrating new year 💗 pic.twitter.com/Grn54flBE1
— 𝒑𝒓𝒊. 💌 (@ssnoozefest) December 31, 2024
Cricket challenges ahead for India
However, as the festivities unfolded, discussions about the Indian cricket team’s performance loomed large. Following India’s disappointing loss in the Boxing Day Test against Australia, scrutiny on the future of senior players has intensified. Rohit Sharma and Kohli. Critics pointed the finger at his recent performances, prompting the former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar to intervene in the debate. He stressed that Kohli’s stature as “a modern-day Test great” warrants greater leniency compared to Sharma’s contributions.
Manjrekar’s comments ignited conversations about Kohli’s illustrious Test career, which boasts over 9,200 runs and 30 centuries in 122 matches. His leadership has been instrumental in securing historic victories for Indiaparticularly during tours abroad. In contrast, Rohit’s Test record (4,302 runs in 67 matches) while commendable, pales when juxtaposed with his success with the white ball.
The road ahead for Rohit Sharma
Rohit’s recent struggles have been hard to ignore. Your performance during the course Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 he has been mediocre, averaging just 6.20 in five innings, a stark contrast to his previous accolades. The Boxing Day Test dismissed him for just nine runs as he chased a daunting target of 340. This dismal run has raised questions about his role as captain and batsman.