Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Mimic KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja’s Celebrations in New Ad

Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have once again captivated audiences, this time off the field, starring in a humorous new advertisement that sees them recreating popular on-field celebrations of their younger teammates. The ad, which has quickly gone viral, features the duo emulating the distinctive styles of KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja, adding a light-hearted touch to the anticipation surrounding India's packed cricketing calendar, including the forthcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma Unveils Hidden T20I Retirement Agreement with Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Star in New Ad, Recreating KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja Celebrations

“𝘐𝘵𝘯𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘥𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘪, 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘩 𝘬𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘪!” 🇮🇳

#RohitSharma & #ViratKohli know what lies ahead in this all-important year, but as they put it, 𝙈𝙖𝙯𝙖 𝙏𝙤𝙝 𝘼𝙖𝙚𝙜𝙖! 😍🤩

#INDvSL | 1st ODI 13th DEC, TUE, 1 PM onwards on Star Sports & JioHotstar

#TeamIndia #IndianCricket #IndiavSriLanka

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 7, 2026

The advertisement promo showcases Kohli and Sharma engaging in playful banter, reflecting on their extensive journey in Indian cricket and the many generations of players they have witnessed. A key highlight of the ad is their hilarious imitation of the celebrations, which has resonated strongly with fans. This also includes a recreation of an iconic scene from the blockbuster movie Pathaan. This comes ahead of a busy period for Team India, with significant white-ball cricket scheduled, including the three-match One Day International series against Sri Lanka later this year.

India vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2026 Schedule

Sri Lanka is set to tour India in December 2026 for a white-ball series comprising three One Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals. The ODI leg promises to be a crucial fixture as both teams fine-tune their squads in the 50-over format, especially with the 2027 ODI World Cup on the horizon.

Here's the detailed schedule for the ODI series:

Head-to-Head Record

The rivalry between India and Sri Lanka in One Day Internationals has a rich history. The two cricketing nations have faced each other in 171 ODI matches to date. India holds a significant advantage in their head-to-head encounters.

• Total ODI Matches Played: 171
• Matches Won by India: 99
• Matches Won by Sri Lanka: 59
• No Result Matches: 11
• Tied Matches: 2

Broadcast and Streaming Information

The India vs Sri Lanka ODI series 2026 will be broadcast live on JioHotstar. Fans can watch the matches live on the JioHotstar platform.Virat Kohli Finally Names His Favourite Fan Nickname Amongst Virushka, Mahirat, or Ro-Ko.

The viral advertisement featuring Kohli and Sharma not only provides a moment of entertainment but also serves to heighten excitement for the upcoming cricket season. As India prepares for a challenging series against Sri Lanka, fans eagerly await to see if the on-field performances will match the off-field charisma of their cricketing heroes.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 07, 2026 02:53 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).