Watch: Virat Kohli in splits after Rohit Sharma opens up about run-out 'mishaps'

Kanpur: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played a vital role in the series decider against New Zealand on Sunday, helping the Men in Blue clinch their seventh bilateral ODI series win on a trot. Despite Kiwis making light work of the chase, the duo put their best foot forward in the first innings by notching up their individual tons, helping the hosts post a mammoth score of 337.

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Striking 230 runs for the second wicket, Kohli-Rohit also brought up their fourth double-hundred partnership in ODIs. In a video posted by the BCCI on Monday, the India captain and vice-captain indulged in a casual chat after the game. While the partnership between the duo was the main highlight of the game, Rohit recalled the unfortunate mix-ups that saw Kohli burst into laughter.

“The first few games we played, it did not come off but today (Sunday) I was quite determined to get the partnership going and it was important for us as it was the series decider. Glad we did not get run-out. We had a mishap couple of times in the middle but we stuck in the middle quite well, we rotated the strike well. It is always fun batting with you,” the opener said.

“Generally when we play together we don't have to say much because we both understand where the game is going. We both think for the team so it's always great batting with him because you don't have to say much. We know if we play our games then the team will benefit and we can score big runs because we both want to play long,” Kohli responded.

Rohit went on to hail the team’s fightback even in the toughest of circumstances.

“Against Australia in the last series, we were put under pressure many a times but these guys came back really well and that is the hallmark of this team. We always try and come back from the situation we are put in. When you want to be a champion team we need to come back and try and find a way to come back into the game,” Rohit added.

Kohli signed off the bromance by showering some words of praises on his teammate.

“It was a great day all-in-all for us. Another special day for us to remember on a personal level and as a team as well. Four double-hundred partnerships now and I have enjoyed each and every one of them. It is always amazing to watch this guy bat from the other end and really love batting with him.”

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