Kohli-Rohit Fever Grips Australia: Tickets Sold Out for India's Tour

Digital Desk

The excitement is building Down Under as Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma gear up for their return to action. After their last outing in the Champions Trophy 2025, where India triumphed over New Zealand in the final, fans are thrilled to see the duo back in blue. Even though Rohit isn't captaining the ODIs this time, the "RoKo" magic is still alive, especially among Australian supporters.

India's upcoming tour features an ODI and T20I series against Australia, and ticket sales are skyrocketing. Public tickets for the T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) sold out weeks in advance, with just two weeks left before the ODIs kick off. Overall, 175,000 tickets have been snapped up for the eight matches, leaving only 30,000 available. Stadiums are expected to be packed with blue jerseys, despite Kohli and Rohit skipping the T20Is to focus on ODIs.

One big reason for the hype is the stars' comeback after a long break. In the Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia, Kohli's gritty 84 off 98 balls helped India win. Rohit also loves batting on Aussie pitches—his last ODI series there included a stunning 133 off 129 balls with 10 fours and six sixes. Fans can't wait to see them dominate again.

Adding to the buzz is Shubman Gill's debut as ODI captain. At 26, Gill is seen as India's future leader, and this tour is his first big test overseas. Cricket lovers are eager to watch how he handles the pressure.

Looking ahead, this series is key for India's 2027 ODI World Cup prep. With no ODIs against Australia until July 2026, it's a rare chance to test the squad on tough Aussie soil. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar noted the need for longterm planning, saying, "We're two years away from the World Cup, and this gives the next guy time to settle."

Australian fans are clearly pumped, turning this into a mustwatch event. The Men in Blue are set to light up the summer!