WATCH: Power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma spotted hand-in-hand in Sydney at New Year festivities

As the clock struck midnight on December 31, people around the world welcomed the dawn of the new year with lively celebrations, fireworks and joyous gatherings. From the bustling streets of New York to the serene beaches of Bali, a spirit of hope and renewal filled the air. In India, amid the festive atmosphere, the cricketing fraternity also joined the celebrations, wishing fans a prosperous New Year through social media platforms.

Virat Kohli and Anushka spotted on a starry night in Sydney

The Indian cricket teamcurrently on tour Australiahe welcomed 2025 in style. Sydney became the center of excitement as the team members celebrated together. Among them was a powerful couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharmawho have been spotted enjoying the city’s nightlife. He was with them Devdutt Padikkala familiar face from the IPL, which added to the camaraderie of the evening. Reports suggested that the star trio headed out for a New Year’s party, highlighting the fusion of sports and celebrity culture that is winning over fans around the world.

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Here is the video:

virat and anushka spotted in sydney probably celebrating the new year 💗 pic.twitter.com/Grn54flBE1

— 𝒑𝒓𝒊. 💌 (@ssnoozefest) December 31, 2024

There are cricketing challenges ahead for India

However, as the festivities unfolded, debates about the performance of the Indian cricket team loomed large. After India’s disappointing defeat in the Boxing Day Test against Australia, the future of veteran players has been under increased scrutiny Rohit Sharma and Kohli. Critics have pointed fingers at their recent performances, prompting the former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar join the discussion. He emphasized that Kohli’s status as a “modern day Test great” required more leniency compared to Sharma’s contribution.

Manjrekar’s remarks fueled talk of Kohli’s illustrious Test career, which boasts more than 9,200 runs and 30 centuries in 122 matches. His leadership was instrumental in securing historic victories for Indiaespecially during foreign trips. In contrast, Rohit’s Test record—4,302 runs in 67 matches—while commendable, pales in comparison to his success with the white ball.

Road in front of Rohit Sharma

Rohit’s recent troubles have been hard to ignore. His performance during the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 he hasn’t been great, averaging just 6.20 over five innings – a stark contrast to his previous accolades. In the Boxing Day Test, he was bowled out for just nine runs while chasing a daunting target of 340. This dismal run prompted questions about his role as both captain and batsman.

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