Perth, 19 October (H.S.): Australian captain Mitchell Marsh on Saturday offered a blend of high praise and playful caution regarding Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, cheekily hoping they don't produce too much great cricket during what is anticipated to be their final tour on Australian soil.
Speaking ahead of the sold-out first One-Day International in Perth, Marsh acknowledged the immense legacy of the Indian duo, whose presence has driven ticket sales past 175,000 for the three-match series.
They are obviously legends of the game, Marsh stated, singling out Kohli as the greatest chaser ever in white-ball cricket.With both Kohli and Rohit having retired from Test and T20I formats to focus on the 2027 ODI World Cup, this tour is being viewed as a farewell for two of the modern era's biggest stars.
Marsh captured the sentiment of an opposing captain perfectly: And if it is their last time on Australian soil, I hope they enjoy it and I hope people can witness — not too much great cricket from them — but witness two of the greats playing in Australia.
Marsh, who is leading the side in the absence of the injured Pat Cummins, expressed his honor in captaining at home against such formidable opposition in front of a packed stadium. He predicted a high-scoring affair for Sunday's opener, emphasizing that the initial 10 overs could be decisive for both teams.
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