India, Oct. 19 -- Despite a rusty show with the bat in his first international outing since the Champions Trophy earlier this year, Rohit Sharma appeared relaxed when rain caused a considerable delay in the opening ODI against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. In a visual that went viral on social media, Rohit was seen sharing a bucket of popcorn with newly-appointed ODI skipper Shubman Gill in the dressing room. While former India batting coach Abhishek Nayar hailed Gill's "strategic popcorn" move, one aspect of the visual left him concerned.

The clip surfaced moments after Rohit was dismissed within the first 30 minutes of play, before rain interrupted proceedings. Unfazed by the outside noise, Rohit looked calm and composed on ...