Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma gave Indian cricket fans a performance to remember in what is expected to be their final One-Day International appearances in Sydney, leading India’s recovery after an early setback in the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

The pair came together after the dismissal of Shubman Gill, who fell for 24. What followed was a display of calm assurance and class from two of the finest batsmen of their generation — a fitting response to the occasion and a reminder of why they have been the backbone of India’s batting for over a decade.

For Kohli, the innings carried a special significance. After back-to-back ducks in the first two ODIs of the series — a rare occurrence in his illustrious career — the former captain looked intent on m

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