As India stepped onto the field in Dubai for the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, the air buzzed with excitement — and uncertainty. Speculation swirled that this match could mark the final time Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja shared the stage in one-day international cricket.
Jadeja retirement on cards
Virat Kohli hugged Ravindra Jadeja after he completed his spell
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Rumors had been circulating that Rohit Sharma planned to discuss his future with chief selector Ajit Agarkar after the final. Meanwhile, fans dissected every gesture and interaction on the field, hoping for clues about the trio’s fate. The moment that truly ignited emotions came midway through New Zealand’s innings.
After completing his 10-over spell, Ravindra Jadeja walked back to his fielding position — but not before Virat Kohli met him with a warm, lingering embrace. For a few seconds, the two stalwarts stood in that hug, and fans couldn’t help but wonder: Was this a goodbye?
Kohli’s hugs mean bye bye?
The memory of Kohli’s emotional moment with Steve Smith after India’s semi-final victory over Australia resurfaced. That exchange had turned heads, and the following morning, Smith confirmed his retirement from one-day cricket.
Could history be repeating itself? Even more recently, Kohli’s heartfelt conversation with Ravichandran Ashwin during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane lingered in fans’ minds. Hours after that chat, Ashwin surprised everyone by announcing his retirement from all formats of cricket.
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