Virat Kohli mobbed by fans at Sydney airport despite two ducks in ODI series – Watch

Virat Kohli’s return to ODI cricket in Australia may not have gone according to plan, but his fan adulation remains unwavering. As Team India landed at Sydney Airport on Friday ahead of the third ODI against Australia, the former India captain was swarmed by enthusiastic supporters eager to catch a glimpse of their hero.

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Fans crowded the arrival hall, some lucky enough to secure autographs while others grabbed quick selfies. Kohli obliged with patience, taking time to interact with as many fans as possible before making his way out.


While Rohit Sharma provided a flicker of resistance with a gritty 73 off 97 balls, India’s overall struggles were highlighted by Kohli’s rare consecutive ducks — the first time in his storied international career that he failed in back-to-back ODI innings. The sight has left fans speculating about whether the 36-year-old is approaching the twilight of his ODI journey.

Watch: Fans' adulation for Virat Kohli at Sydney airport

The final ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground carries significance beyond the series scoreline. With India yet to record a convincing win at the SCG in recent years, the match offers a chance for morale-boosting performances ahead of the T20I series. Fans will be eager to see Kohli rediscover his trademark fluency.

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke backed Kohli to bounce back, predicting him as the leading run-scorer in the final clash despite his poor form. “I’ve gone with Virat Kohli for leading run-scorer in this game. Hazlewood leading wickets, and Virat leading run-scorer,” Clarke said on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast. Clarke also expressed hope for an exciting contest and predicted a morale-boosting win for India. “India won’t want to go home without a win… a lot of players will go into the T20s wanting to take some confidence,” he added.

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