India, June 27 -- The buzz around India's white-ball tour of Australia is already hitting fever pitch, with tickets for the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) selling out a staggering four months before the first ball is bowled. Cricket Australia confirmed that all public ticket allocations for the marquee Sydney match and the opening T20I in Canberra have been completely exhausted, underscoring the magnetic appeal of this Indo-Australian rivalry, especially when led by two of the modern greats of the game.

At the heart of this unprecedented demand lies the enduring star power of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom have transitioned to playing only ODI cricket for India. The limited availability of seeing the two stalwar...