Storms crossed, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli gear up for second wind

As the sun dipped below the horizon at the Greenfield Stadium, Virat Kohli took the field in a flurry of excitement, sending a half-volley soaring over his head after the nets concluded. His movements were met with cheers from the eager crowd. As Kohli took the field, Rohit Sharma, his partner in the second batch of batters, played with the newly unwrapped bat, driving a straight shot with precision.

The ball narrowly missed a wheelbarrow perched near the boundary line. Sharma's performance was not without challenges, as he initially faced criticism, but he silenced his detractors with a hundred at Lord's. Despite the rain interruptions, the focus of the crowd remained on Kohli and Sharma, two of the most prominent figures in the dying era of One Day Internationals.

Their appearances were rare and highly anticipated, with tickets selling out in less than half an hour. Both players continued to showcase their skills, with Kohli posting three half-centuries in his last ten outings and Sharma making a hundred at Lord's. The series would provide an opportunity for the other players on the Indian team to shine, as they competed for spots and faced challenges in their respective positions.