Indian ODI skipper Rohit Sharma's return to the nets has set abuzz on Social Media, bringing joy to his fans all around the world. Rohit posted a montage of him batting in the nets ahead of the all-important tour of Australia in October. The post spread like wildfire and had millions of likes in a short span of time. The fans expressed their happiness through the comments section, but it's the comment from Ritika Sajdeh, Rohit's wife, that is getting plenty of love & attention.
While fans rushed to express their excitement, Ritika’s comment stood out for its emotional touch. “Goosebumps and”, she wrote with teary-eyed emojis, explaining the mood of the fans who are eagerly waiting for Rohit to wear the national jersey once again in October against Australia.
Rohit has been away from International cricket since team India's victorious campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year. Having announced his retirement from Test Cricket in May, this series becomes a lot more important for the Indian captain. While a hospital visit from Rohit Sharma sparked concerns about his health, it was later revealed that Rohit had cleared all the fitness tests at BCCI's Center of Excellence(COE) in Bengaluru.
India will take on Australia in a three-match ODI series starting October 19 at Optus Stadium in Perth. With Rohit and Virat Kohli now solely focused on the 50-over format, the upcoming series carries added significance for India’s limited-overs setup.
For fans, however, the comeback has already begun off the field. Ritika’s reaction to the viral video summed up the anticipation and the personal support surrounding Rohit’s much-awaited return.
The video also had a rather light-hearted comment from Herschelle Gibbs, where he wrote, "Good job, kepke". Fans have since been attempting to decode what the word means.