During the rain-disrupted first One Day International (ODI) match against Australia in Perth yesterday, Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and newly appointed ODI captain Shubman Gill put an end to rumors of a rift with a display of camaraderie. Speculation about discord had surfaced after Gill replaced Sharma as India’s ODI captain ahead of the series. However, the two were seen engaging in a lengthy conversation in the dressing room during a rain break, munching on popcorn and sharing laughs while discussing the match and the weather.

The match itself proved challenging for India, with the team losing three wickets for just 25 runs before rain halted play. Both Sharma and Gill, along with head coach Gautam Gambhir, were later seen exchanging jokes, further showcasing their unity. The game marked the return of Sharma and Virat Kohli to international cricket after a seven-month hiatus, though both struggled, with Sharma scoring 8 and Kohli dismissed for a duck.

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Despite the team’s batting woes, Sharma achieved a significant milestone, marking his 500th international appearance, joining the elite company of Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rahul Dravid as the fifth Indian to reach this feat. The light-hearted interaction between Sharma and Gill underscored their strong bond, putting to rest any notions of discord within the team.

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