Sports News: Australian broadcaster Fox Cricket, one of the official channels airing the recent ODI series between Pakistan and Australia, stirred controversy during the live coverage of the third match by revealing their promotional poster for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Surprisingly, the poster did not feature Indias current captain, Rohit Sharma. Instead, former India skipper Virat Kohli appeared alongside Australian captain Pat Cummins, leading to an uproar on social media.Kohlis Record Down Under Draws FocusFox Crickets choice to spotlight Kohli, rather than Rohit, could be a strategic move to capture the attention of both Indian and Australian fans. Kohli has been a powerhouse in Australia, accumulating 1,352 runs in 13 Tests at an average of 54.08, including six centuries and four half-centuries. His finest hour on Australian soil came during the 2014/15 series, where he scored a remarkable 692 runs at an average of 86.50 and took over the Test captaincy after MS Dhonis sudden retirement mid-series.Fan Reactions: Internet Erupts Over Rohits AbsenceSocial media was abuzz with fans questioning the absence of Rohit Sharma from the poster. Many argued that as the current captain, Rohits image should have been featured, sparking debates on whether Fox Crickets decision was based on Kohlis popularity in Australia or his memorable past performances. The upcoming Australia tour could be pivotal for both Kohli and Rohit, who have struggled to find their form in recent Test series.Big insult to our Indian Captain 😭Fox Cricket knows who is the face of Indian cricket hence they are deliberately insulting Rohit pic.twitter.com/pDAhCANoHI— अनुज यादव 🇮🇳 (@Hello_anuj) November 10, 2024Kohlis recent home series performance against New Zealand raised concerns, as he scored just 93 runs at an average of 15.50, his lowest home series average in seven years. Meanwhile, Rohits back-to-back struggles saw him manage only 42 runs in two Tests against Bangladesh, followed by 37 runs in the series against New Zealand—marking some of his lowest scores on home turf.Still not believe,Rohit Sharma is missing from poster..He is our captain...But due to biggest brand in cricket,Kohli got place here..Do not humiliate captain Rohit Sharma— Bhim Yadav (@abdrocks1996) November 10, 2024Make-or-Break Tour AheadGiven their recent performances, many experts view the impending series in Australia as a career-defining opportunity for both players. Kohli and Rohits ability to adapt to the challenging Australian conditions will likely be scrutinized, and their performance may determine the future trajectory of their Test careers.
