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Rohit Sharma on 'Ro-Ko' Tag with Virat Kohli: 'We Look at the TV and Laugh'
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Moneycontrol•30-09-2026, 14:17
Rohit Sharma on 'Ro-Ko' Tag with Virat Kohli: 'We Look at the TV and Laugh'
- •Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, India's batting stalwarts, continue to score runs and share a strong camaraderie.
- •The popular 'Ro-Ko' moniker, created by fans, brings the two together and is a major selling point for broadcasters.
- •Rohit revealed that he and Kohli laugh together when they see the 'Ro-Ko' tag on TV, which started during or after their Australia tour.
- •Both players retired from T20 Internationals after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup and announced their exit from Test cricket in May 2025.
- •Rohit emphasized that Kohli remains the same dedicated player, focused on preparing well, scoring runs, and winning games for Team India, regardless of who is captain.
Key Questions Answered
Rohit Sharma revealed that the 'Ro-Ko' nickname began when they were playing in Australia or right after returning to India. He mentioned that whenever the moniker plays on television, he and Virat look at each other and laugh, acknowledging that people enjoy the fun surrounding it.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from Twenty20 Internationals after helping India win its second T20 World Cup in 2024. Subsequently, both players announced their abrupt exit from Test cricket in May 2025.
Last Sunday, Virat Kohli became just the second player in history after Sachin Tendulkar to achieve 15,000 runs in the ODI format.
