Pathan also hailed Dhawan’s innings in a tweet saying when under pressure, one must turn around like him by hitting three back-to-back half-centuries.
Dhawan's innings at the top provided the Men in Blue something to fight for before his efforts were nullified by quick loss of wickets.
Kohli came in when Rahul got out for 47 runs and stroked some good shots.
These players will look to impress with their show in the three-match rubber.
Here's how the cricketers spent their day on Twitter and Instagram today.
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Earlier, India's batting coach Vikram Rathour had said that either Rahul or Dhawan will have to sit out.
Rohit Sharma averages an amazing 61.72 in 37 ODIs (2037 runs) against Australia. He has scored seven centuries as well.
All the news stories that hogged the headlines today.
The first ODI is slated to be played on January 14 in Mumbai, while the second one will be hosted by Rajkot on January 17.
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