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The Indian cricket team arrived in Perth for their ODI series against Australia, with Virat Kohli's cryptic social media post initially sparking speculation about his future. However, the message was revealed to be a brand promotion, shifting focus back to his on-field preparations alongside Rohit Sharma during a training session.
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