Retirement loading? Ro-Ko flop sparks online rage

Team India were off to a shaky start to the ODI series against Australia at the Optus Stadium as the returning veteran pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli folded for abysmal scorer early in the game.

Fans of the side took to social media to express their disappointment with the showing of the seasoned batter, who had returned to a massive reception that was left dumbfounded with their departure.

One fan posted, “woke up at 8am on a sunday only to watch rohit 8(14) and kohli 0(8)”.

woke up at 8am on a sunday only to watch rohit 8(14) and kohli 0(8)pic.twitter.com/SZRK5u2hWM

— Arjun* (@mxtaverse) October 19, 2025

Another user posted, “Waited so long for Rohit – Kohli Comeback” with an image that read “Sunday barbaad bhaisaab’.

Waited so long for Rohit – Kohli Comeback pic.twitter.com/0htASDNwE0

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 19, 2025

One user shared an update that read, “Gambhir and Gill watching Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail”.

Gambhir and Gill watching Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail 😭😂#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/2SB26SSCSQ

— Ministry Of Sarcasm (@M_OfSarcasm) October 19, 2025

Another fan posted, “Gambhir to Rohit and Kohli in dressing room right now”.

Gambhir to Rohit and Kohli in dressing room right now pic.twitter.com/MbNJBmF2TY

— Ebuka (@iamsportsgeek) October 19, 2025

One user said, “The pre-match PR for Rohit and Kohli lasted way longer than their combined innings. This is why our evolution in red ball cricket makes many fan clubs angry”.

The pre-match PR for Rohit and Kohli lasted way longer than their combined innings. This is why our evolution in red ball cricket makes many fan clubs angry.

— Tushar Gupta (@Tushar15_) October 19, 2025

Another user said, “Retirement loading for both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after this series Gautam Gambhir is looking very frustated”.

Retirement loading for both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after this series

Gautam Gambhi is looking very frustated😢#ViratKohli #IndianCricket #INDvsAUS #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/haS5aN2Rux

— Latest Updates (@Iam_Sh05) October 19, 2025

India were left reeling at 25/3 at the end of just 9 overs before rain halted play temporarily before subsequent resumption.