Rohit Sharma's ODI batting has transformed since losing captaincy, with a significant decline in strike-rate, emphasizing stability over aggression.

Legendary batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma hilariously attempted to exit through the back door during a special felicitation in the first ODI between India and New Zealand on Sunday, January 11.

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma’s luxury car collection features a Rs 4.5 crore Lamborghini Urus SE, a Tesla Model Y, and premium SUVs, with personalised number plates reflecting his family and jersey number.

Star India batter Rohit Sharma now holds the record for most sixes by an opener in ODI cricket history. The 38-year-old already holds the record for most sixes in the format. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill scored a half-century each as India chase 301 runs.

Team India batter Virat Kohli's childhood lookalike shared an adorable revelation of the former captain's chat with Rohit Sharma before the first ODI against New Zealand on Sunday, January 11, in Vado

When Rohit Sharma got out after providing his team a quick start scoring 26 off 29 balls, a hush descended upon the stadium. Usually quick to sprint on to the ground, Kohli waited for Rohit to leave the arena before marching in.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are on the cusp of emulating Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly's feat in ODIs. They are now active in only the ODI format and are expected to retire after the 2027 World Cup.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma received special felicitation during the first ODI between India and New Zealand at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara that took place during the mid-innings break in the match