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World Cup 2023 | Virat, Rohit Merge With Indian Tri-Color Ahead Of AUS Fixture

image-lnh96t7fIndian team gather for the national anthem ahead of their 2023 World Cup match vs AUS (x.com)

Team India launched their World Cup 2023 crusade with their much-awaited clash against Australia at the iconic M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. As one can expect, both teams assembled at the venue for their customary national anthem gatherings prior to the contest.

During the Indian segment, a recently-captured still instantly went viral across social media where skipper Rohit Sharma and fellow batting veteran Virat Kohli can be seen having merged with their nation’s tri-color.

Kohli, Rohit merge with the Indian Flag

Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma start out as two of the seniormost members of the Indian team in their quest for the 2023 World Cup at home. As they near their retirement ages, the ongoing tournament might well present the two batting legends their final opportunity to claim the coveted trophy.

Shouldering the weight and expectations of over a billion Indians, both Sharma and Kohli also share a patriotic sentiment for their nation, as evidenced from their various interviews and their selfless batting efforts even in the most high-profile matches for India.

Prior to the team’s opening World Cup 2023 outing against Australia, the two gathered at the field along with their teammates for India’s national anthem. During the ceremony, a social media user captured a breathtaking still of the two getting merged with their national flag. As one can expect, the stunning picture shared on X (formerly Twitter) soon went viral across social media.

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli got straight into action as he snared a blinder at slips early in the game to send Mitchell Marsh packing back to the pavilion. Earlier, Australian captain Pat Cummins had won the toss and opted to bat first.