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Perth: Returning to the Indian team after 224 days, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli suffered a major setback in the first match of the three-match ODI series against Australia. Before the Perth ODI, both these legends played against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy on March 9, 2025. Since then, Rohit and Virat have had to wait for the ODI format, as both have retired from Tests and T20Is.
After their flop comeback match, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, also known as ROKO, have been a laughing stock on social media. Rohit Sharma was dismissed for just 8 runs in his return match. Virat Kohli could not even open his account. So let’s explore the social media buzz around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom had disappointing performances in their comeback matches.
Social media reaction about Rohit and Virat
About Rohit Sharma, one user wrote, “Sorry Yashshwi Jaiswal, because of a player like Rohit Sharma, a talented player like you will not get a chance.”
Soory Yashasvi Jaiswal, because of Player like Rohit Sharma , talented players like you are not getting a chance. 💔 pic.twitter.com/cDEFrhbq8u
— Honest Cricket Lover (@Honest_Cric_fan) October 19, 2025
Rohit Sharma today #INDvsAUS #AUSWIN pic.twitter.com/SlpIVI3R0c
— Bhai Saheb (@Bhai_saheb) October 19, 2025
A user targeted Rohit Sharma by sharing a video clip of Salman Khan.
Socha tha khana khate khate Rohit Sharma ki inning Enjoy krunga 💔🤕#INDvsAUSpic.twitter.com/a0INpIbxeg
— Prof Cheems ॐ (@Prof_Cheems) October 19, 2025
A user shared a photo of Rohit Sharma mocking his fitness.
Feeling sad for Rohit sharma 😭 pic.twitter.com/zL7MgNt4SM
— 🛡️ (@ShakuniHu) October 19, 2025
Not only Rohit Sharma, fans are also having fun with Virat Kohli on social media. A user shared a meme highlighting Virat Kohli’s weakness against offside balls.
Virat Kohli love story with OUTSIDE OFF-STUMP BALL 🥲#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/WVt5zFnkCT
— Sports Wala (@sp0rtswala) October 19, 2025
A user shared a meme linking Gautam Gambhir with Virat Kohli.
Virat Kohli to Coach Gautam Gambhir pic.twitter.com/D3qceH2WFS
— General Knowledge (@Knowledge0610) October 19, 2025
A user shared a photo of Gautam Gambhir and wrote, “Just play two more matches. You will post your retirement on Instagram yourself.”
ODI Retirement of Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli soon? pic.twitter.com/6mnaWX2BaM
— abhay singh (@abhaysingh_13) October 19, 2025
A user shared the memes and wrote that today’s Sunday is ruined.
Waited so long for Rohit – Kohli Comeback pic.twitter.com/0htASDNwE0
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 19, 2025