On Saturday, following India's victory in Sydney, the former Indian skipper had said that while he has always cherished playing in Australia, there might not be another trip for him and Virat Kohli to their cricketing heartland

In a poignant moment that left Indian cricket fans both nostalgic and anxious, former captain Rohit Sharma shared an Instagram story from Sydney International Airport, hinting at what could be his final goodbye to one of his favourite cricketing battlegrounds.

The image captures Sharma dressed in a casual grey T-shirt and jeans, backpack slung over his shoulder, walking towards the departures gate. With a cap tilted back and a hand raised in a subtle wave, he exudes a mix of resolve and reflection against the glowing “Departures” sign. The overlay text reads:

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