As midnight struck 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 tranquil beaches of Bali, a spirit of hope and renewal filled the air. In India, amid the festive atmosphere, the cricket team also joined the celebrations, wishing fans a prosperous new year via social media platforms.
Virat Kohli and Anushka were spotted on a starry night in Sydney
the Indian cricket teamis currently touring AustraliaWelcome 2025 in style. Sydney became a center of excitement as team members celebrated together. Among them was a powerful couple Virat Kohli and Anushka SharmaWho were seen enjoying the city's nightlife. He was with them Devdutt Padikkala familiar face from the Indian Premier League, adding to the camaraderie of the evening. Reports suggested that the star-studded trio were heading to a New Year's bash, 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 were spotted in Sydney most likely celebrating the New Year 💗 pic.twitter.com/Grn54flBE1
— 𝒑𝒓𝒊. 💌 (@ssnoozefest) December 31, 2024
Cricket challenges ahead for India
However, as the celebrations began, major debates loomed over the performance of the Indian cricket team. After India's disappointing loss in the Boxing Day Test against Australia, scrutiny has been heightened around the future of veteran players Rohit Sharma And Kohli. Critics pointed fingers at their recent performance, prompting the former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar To influence the discussion. He stressed that Kohli's status as a “modern-day Test great” warranted more leniency compared to Sharma's contributions.
Manjrekar's remarks reignited conversations about Kohli's illustrious Test career, which includes more than 9,200 runs and 30 centuries across 122 matches. His leadership was effective in achieving his country's historic victories IndiaEspecially during foreign trips. In contrast, Rohit's Test record – 4,302 runs in 67 matches – while laudable, pales in comparison to his white-ball success.
The road ahead for Rohit Sharma
Rohit's recent struggles have been difficult to ignore. His performance during the course Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 He has been lackluster, averaging just 6.20 over five innings – a stark contrast to his previous accolades. The Boxing Day Test saw him dismissed for just nine runs while chasing a tough target of 340. This dismal run has raised questions about his role as captain and batsman.
