On the day when Team India was holding a practice session prior to the first ODI with Australia at Perth on October 19, 2025, a brief video of Virat Kohli signing autographs became available on the internet and went viral in no time. In the clip, a couple of Australian fans are heard passing some jeering comments as Kohli drew near them, but rather than reacting, he just glanced in their direction and continued signing in cool equanimity. The brief moment highlighted Kohli’s ability to remain unfazed in public settings, choosing to ignore provocation rather than escalate it. Fans praised the understated response, noting that sometimes restraint speaks louder than a reaction. The incident came minutes after an intense training session and served as a reminder that even high-profile athletes encounter taunts and that handling them with dignity can win respect. The video has since ignited debate on sportsmanship and the amount of pressure stars experience from opposing fans as well as supporters. Watch here: Australian fans laughed at Virat Kohli while he was signing autographs and just look at how he reacted 🥶🥶Be scared Australia, bro is giving pre lockdown vibes 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/jQShcFf8qh — ADITYA (@Wxtreme10) October 18, 2025 Also Read | Parthiv Patel backs Shubman Gill, advises Rohit and Kohli Rain Threat Looms Over India’s ODI Opener in Perth Though the focus has been on Virat Kohli’s calm reaction to the Australian fans during India’s practice session, the weather could turn out to be a major spoilsport for the Men in Blue. Predictions indicate a 63% probability of rain in Perth on match day, which could discourage India's first ODI encounter against Australia on October 19, 2025. AccuWeather forecasts that showers would occur prior to the expected commencement at 11:30 a.m. local time, and periodic rain may also persist during the match. These interruptions not only disturb the continuity of play but also impact the momentum of both teams and the fan experience as well. The rain threat could also come into play in deciding the toss. Captains might be inclined to bowl first to capitalize on overcast conditions, which generally favor seamers. With the natural pace and bounce of Optus Stadium, the batters could find it difficult to get settled in and play their shots without worry of the rain clouds.