The two stalwarts of the game rolled back time, putting on a vintage masterclass, hitting bowlers for fun. Rohit might
have missed out on a century, but Kohli ensured that he got to the three-figure mark and got the job done for his team.
After Kohli hit a boundary off the bowling of Marco Jansen to get to his 83rd international century, there was an
outpouring of emotion from everyone, including Rohit. The former India captain, who was in the dressing room, sitting
alongside Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana, hurled out a few expletives upon seeing Virat's feat. Rohit was quite pumped
up as Virat jumped in delight in the middle and let out a loud roar.
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For a day now, the internet has been trying to decode what Rohit exactly said, and Arshdeep has finally shed some light
on the same. The Indian pacer had a funny take on the entire matter, as he shied away from stating what was exactly
said. However, he did give an iconic spin to the same by referring to the famous Indian meme, “Mujhe Nadia pasand hai.”
“I have been getting several messages on what Rohit bhai said after Virat bhai’s century. So, I am telling what he said.
He said, ‘Neeli pari, laal pari, kamre mey band, mujhe Nadia pasand," said Arshdeep Singh in a video shared on Snapchat.
The same clip was then reposted by the Punjab Kings on Instagram.
Focus on Rohit and Virat's future
Ever since Rohit and Virat retired from Test cricket earlier this year, there has been a significant focus on their
international future and whether the duo can participate in the 2027 World Cup. Several reports are circulating, stating
that the two can be asked to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy to keep up with the grind.
Another report claimed that BCCI officials are set to meet with head coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit
Agarkar to decide the future of the two legends. It is also being reported that the dressing room atmosphere hasn't been
ideal, and there hasn't been much conversation between Rohit, Virat, and Gambhir.
Speaking of the first ODI between India and South Africa, the former registered a 17-run win after bundling out South
Africa for 332, owing to four wickets by Kuldeep Yadav.