India, Oct. 20 -- The much-anticipated return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to international cricket after seven months fell flat on Sunday, as neither senior batter performed with the bat, and India failed to beat Australia in the opening ODI of the three-match series in Perth. Both were dismissed for 0 and 8 in India's seven-wicket defeat in the rain-curtailed game at Optus Stadium.

Despite the poor batting show, Kohli and Rohit were seen in a jovial mood throughout, giving the impression that they had never been away from the team. Social media was flooded with clips of them, including one that surfaced on Monday and instantly went viral.

In the clip, Kohli is seen walking ahead as the team took the field for the national anthem at...