Some fun amidst the storm: Indian cricket team celebrates new year in Australia | VIDEO

Sydney: The Indian cricket team, currently engaged in the Test series against Australia, took a brief respite from their on-field duties to ring in the New Year in Sydney. Team members took to social media to share their festive greetings, with some of the stars also celebrating together at a party. Among those present were the Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli, his wife and actress Anushka Sharma, and fellow IPL player Devdutt Padikkal. The group was joined by other members, including Prasidh Krishna, in a video that has since gone viral on social media.

The celebration comes on the back of India’s defeat in the Boxing Day Test against Australia, which saw the home side take a 2-1 lead in the series. Despite their star power, both Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma have come under scrutiny for their recent performances, with concerns lingering about their form. Neither player has been able to deliver standout performances in the ongoing series, adding to the pressure on the Indian team.

Speculation has also arisen about Rohit Sharma’s future in the team, with rumours suggesting that he may retire after the series. While the players took a well-deserved break to celebrate the New Year, the focus now shifts back to the final Test in Sydney as India looks to bounce back and level the series.