India, Oct. 19 -- India's ODI tour of Australia began on a disappointing note for Indian fans as star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma both fell cheaply on their much-anticipated return to international cricket on Sunday.

The match had been billed as the comeback of the veteran duo after a seven-month absence from the international arena. But expectations quickly turned into heartbreak as Rohit managed just eight runs before being dismissed by Josh Hazlewood, while Kohli departed for an eight-ball duck against longtime rival Mitchell Starc.

Their early exits triggered a flood of reactions online, with fans expressing frustration and resorting to humour to cope with the disappointment.

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