India’s star openers had a forgettable start to the three-match ODI series against Australia in Perth on Sunday. Rohit Sharma managed just eight runs, while Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck, as India lost the first match by seven wickets under the DLS method. The game also marked a new chapter in Indian cricket, with Shubman Gill taking over as the ODI captain, leading both veteran batters for the first time. Rohit’s low score sparked a flurry of speculation on social media, with some fans suggesting that the senior right-hander might have deliberately underperformed to challenge Gill’s authority as the new captain. These theories quickly went viral, drawing reactions from fans around the world. However, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar firmly dismissed such claims

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