No one has to tell Rohit what to do, he will get a big one once he gets in: Ajinkya Rahane
2 months, 1 week ago

No one has to tell Rohit what to do, he will get a big one once he gets in: Ajinkya Rahane

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Rohit Sharma doesn't need to be told what to do and he will get a "big one once he gets in", said Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane on Wednesday, backing the embattled Indian skipper ahead of his first Ranji Trophy appearance in nearly a decade. Rahane said every player goes through ups and downs but Rohit has been "really confident." I am sure once he gets in, he will get a big one," the veteran, who has shared the Indian dressing room with Rohit, said. When asked if Rohit and Jaiswal would open for Mumbai, Rahane quipped "is this even a question?"

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Player of Rohit Sharma's stature should get to decide his future: Dilip Vengasarkar
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Player of Rohit Sharma's stature should get to decide his future: Dilip Vengasarkar

India Today  

Former India captain Dilip Vengasarkar feels that India captain Rohit Sharma should be allowed to decide his future on his own. Despite all the criticism, Rohit led the team admirably well in the tournament and guided India to their third Champions Trophy title with a match-winning knock in the final. Recently, Dilip Vengasarkar also shared his thoughts on Rohit’s future …

Exclusive | 'Virat, Rohit will be focussed on telling the world they still have same hunger': Lalchand Rajput
1 month ago

Exclusive | 'Virat, Rohit will be focussed on telling the world they still have same hunger': Lalchand Rajput

Firstpost  

In an exclusive interview, renowned Indian coach Lalchand Rajput discusses how important it is for India to win the Champions Trophy 2025, transition in Team India, Virat and Rohit’s ODI future and more. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results | Points Table Though India went into this tournament with commanding and comprehensive wins against England in T20Is and …

JP Duminy backs Rohit Sharma to put up big performances in Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

JP Duminy backs Rohit Sharma to put up big performances in Champions Trophy

India Today  

Former South Africa cricketer JP Duminy has backed India captain Rohit Sharma to come up with big performances ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Having seen Rohit showing glimpses of his past form, Duminy is confident that the India skipper won’t take much time to return to his prolific best. Rohit's poor form in recent times Rohit wasn’t seen …

Big relief for captain Rohit & India in time
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Big relief for captain Rohit & India in time

New Indian Express  

There is no sweeter music in cricket than the sound of leather hitting the middle of timber. India skipper Rohit Sharma would have just kept hearing that sweet music during his knock against England in the second one-day international at Barabati Stadium on Sunday. After struggling to spend time in the middle, falling repeatedly to a combination of poor shots …

'What kind of question is that?' An unlike Rohit response to simple query
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'What kind of question is that?' An unlike Rohit response to simple query

New Indian Express  

It took a while after the press conference before Rohit walked out of the pavilion, padded up. Rohit was facing throwdowns from assistant coach Abhishek Nayar and a few local seamers throughout his stint. Once he came out of the nets, Rohit went up to batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and had a chat for a good ten minutes. Rohit on …

What kind of question is that? Rohit Sharma stunned by reporter's 'Hitman' jibe in Nagpur
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What kind of question is that? Rohit Sharma stunned by reporter's 'Hitman' jibe in Nagpur

India Today  

Rohit Sharma has faced numerous tough spells as an opening batter in cricket. However, the Indian cricket team captain did not expect the kind of bouncer he encountered early in the press conference in Nagpur, held on the eve of the ODI series opener against England. A reporter asked Rohit Sharma if he was prepared for the challenge in ODI …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Rohit Sharma opens innings with Jaiswal for Mumbai against Jammu & Kashmir
2 months, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Rohit Sharma opens innings with Jaiswal for Mumbai against Jammu & Kashmir

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma returned to domestic cricket after nearly a decade, opening the innings for Mumbai alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in their Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir at the BKC Ground on Thursday. Rohit made himself available for selection after the Board of Control for Cricket in India made it mandatory for India internationals to play domestic cricket. Mumbai skipper …

Ajinkya Rahane confirms Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal will open for Mumbai in Ranji match vs Jammu and Kashmir
2 months, 1 week ago

Ajinkya Rahane confirms Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal will open for Mumbai in Ranji match vs Jammu and Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai are set to have the same opening combination as the Indian team from the Melbourne Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, as captain Ajinkya Rahane confirmed on Wednesday that Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open in the Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday at the MCA Ground. India's captain Rohit Sharma, right, and …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Rohit Sharma in focus as Mumbai takes on Jammu & Kashmir
2 months, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Rohit Sharma in focus as Mumbai takes on Jammu & Kashmir

The Hindu  

Ajinkya Rahane smiled when asked whether Yashasvi Jaiswal would open the innings for Mumbai alongside Rohit Sharma in the crucial Ranji Trophy fixture against Jammu and Kashmir at the MCA-BKC ground. Rohit’s rare appearance in the Ranji Trophy after a decade comes on the back of the BCCI’s directive for players to prioritise participation in the remaining domestic first-class tournament. …

‘Aapko bhi pata hai Rohit ka character. No one has to tell him…’: Ajinkya Rahane on India captain's Ranji Trophy return
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Aapko bhi pata hai Rohit ka character. No one has to tell him…’: Ajinkya Rahane on India captain's Ranji Trophy return

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane will lead India captain Rohit Sharma in an interesting scenario in the Ranji Trophy fixture against Jammu and Kashmir at the BKC ground in Mumbai. Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane talking with teammate Rohit Sharma during the nets session. Ahead of the important fixture that could decide the fate of Group A, Rahane said Mumbai are lucky …

No one has to tell Rohit what to do: Ajinkya Rahane
2 months, 1 week ago

No one has to tell Rohit what to do: Ajinkya Rahane

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Rohit Sharma doesn't need to be told what to do and he will get a "big one once he gets in", said Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane on Wednesday, backing the embattled Indian skipper ahead of his first Ranji Trophy appearance in nearly a decade. I am really happy to have both of them back in the Mumbai dressing room," …

No one needs to tell him what to do: Mumbai captain Rahane shows confidence on Rohit ahead of J&K Ranji Trophy clash
2 months, 1 week ago

No one needs to tell him what to do: Mumbai captain Rahane shows confidence on Rohit ahead of J&K Ranji Trophy clash

The Hindu  

As Rohit Sharma prepares for a rare Ranji Trophy appearance after nearly a decade, Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane believes his presence in the dressing room will inspire the younger players and significantly benefit the team. Although it is likely to be a one-off appearance for the star batter, Rahane feels Rohit’s inputs will prove invaluable during the four-day game. Personally, …

'No one has to tell him what to do' - Rahane offers vote of confidence ahead of Rohit Sharma's Ranji return
2 months, 1 week ago

'No one has to tell him what to do' - Rahane offers vote of confidence ahead of Rohit Sharma's Ranji return

India TV News  

India captain Rohit Sharma had an extremely tough time with the bat in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. There were talks of him retiring from the format but Rohit dismissed all the reports and noted that he will be working hard to get back into the playing XI for the upcoming England series. He will be playing in the Ranji …

You know Rohit's character: Rahane backs India captain in candid press interaction
2 months, 1 week ago

You know Rohit's character: Rahane backs India captain in candid press interaction

India Today  

Mumbai's Ranji Trophy captain Ajinkya Rahane has backed Rohit Sharma to regain form in red-ball cricket during the upcoming fixture against Jammu and Kashmir in Mumbai, starting Thursday, 23 January. Ajinkya Rahane downplayed concerns about the Indian captain's form, highlighting Rohit's calm demeanour in the lead-up to the match, which marks the resumption of the Ranji Trophy. Rohit Sharma and …

Happy to know Rohit Sharma confirmed his Ranji participation: Sunil Gavaskar
2 months, 1 week ago

Happy to know Rohit Sharma confirmed his Ranji participation: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar said he was happy to know that Indian captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed his participation in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy match against Jammu & Kashmir. How much net practice you have or however many throwdowns you face, batting in a game, feeling the ball in the middle of the bat, knowing that a mistake will send you …

Happy to know Rohit Sharma confirmed his Ranji participation: Sunil Gavaskar
2 months, 1 week ago

Happy to know Rohit Sharma confirmed his Ranji participation: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar said he was happy to know that Indian captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed his participation in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy match against Jammu & Kashmir. How much net practice you have or however many throwdowns you face, batting in a game, feeling the ball in the middle of the bat, knowing that a mistake will send you …

Yuvraj Singh opens up on Rohit, Kohli playing domestic cricket
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Yuvraj Singh opens up on Rohit, Kohli playing domestic cricket

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former India batter Yuvraj Singh reckons a player struggling for form should always return to playing domestic cricket irrespective of his stature in the national team amid the raging debate on whether stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should show up in Ranji Trophy matches. The clamour for Rohit and Kohli playing Ranji Trophy to regain red-ball …

MCA selectors to approach Rohit for Ranji availability?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

MCA selectors to approach Rohit for Ranji availability?

Deccan Chronicle  

With Rohit Sharma joining the Mumbai Ranji team's practice session after a debacle at Australia, speculations are rife that the seasoned cricketer would be taking the advice of seniors and playing the Ranji games. However, his appearance in the domestic tournament would be subject to availability with the much awaited Champions Trophy hanging around the corner. Rohit Sharma was at …

Watch: Rohit Sharma spotted running at Mumbai complex, day after joining Ranji camp
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma spotted running at Mumbai complex, day after joining Ranji camp

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was spotted working out at a private complex in Mumbai on Wednesday morning, a day after training with the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team at the Wankhede Stadium. It remains uncertain whether Rohit Sharma will play in Mumbai's upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir at the BKC from January 23. Despite training with the Mumbai …

Rohit Sharma yet to confirm his availability for Mumbai's Ranji Trophy clash: Report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma yet to confirm his availability for Mumbai's Ranji Trophy clash: Report

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma has reportedly not confirmed his availability for Mumbai's Elite Group A Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled to begin on January 23.An official from the Mumbai Cricket Association mentioned that the selectors are expected to announce the squad on January 20, before which they will follow the standard procedure of confirming the availability of …

The India captain had a 40-minute session at the Wankhede Stadium, in an indication that he could be available for Mumbai’s crucial fixture against Jammu and Kashmir. Yashasvi Jaiswal also confirmed h
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The India captain had a 40-minute session at the Wankhede Stadium, in an indication that he could be available for Mumbai’s crucial fixture against Jammu and Kashmir. Yashasvi Jaiswal also confirmed h

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India ’s feelers to all the cricketers to make the best effort to play in the remaining domestic first-class season has put the focus back on the next round of Ranji Trophy. While India captain Rohit Sharma had a 40-minute session with the Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, …

Rohit Sharma trains with Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy team, bats with Ajinkya Rahane at MCA-BKC ground before IND vs ENG ODIs
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma trains with Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy team, bats with Ajinkya Rahane at MCA-BKC ground before IND vs ENG ODIs

Live Mint  

Amidst calls to play domestic cricket when not on national duty, India captain Rohit Sharma joined Mumbai's Ranji Trophy on Tuesday for practice. With Mumbai resuming their Ranji Trophy 2024-25 campaign on January 23, it is still unclear whether Rohit will play a game for his state for the first time since 2015. Rohit's decision to train with the Mumbai …

Watch: Rohit Sharma arrives at Wankhede to train with Mumbai team after being advised to return to domestic cricket
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma arrives at Wankhede to train with Mumbai team after being advised to return to domestic cricket

Firstpost  

India Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma, who has been advised to regain his form in domestic cricket after scoring just one half-century since September, had earlier “expressed interest” in training with defending Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai. Many a former cricketer had advised both Rohit and Kohli to return to domestic cricket and regain their form by playing in the …

Rohit Sharma 'expresses interest' in training with Mumbai team after forgettable tour of Australia
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma 'expresses interest' in training with Mumbai team after forgettable tour of Australia

Firstpost  

Rohit, however, is yet to confirm his intention to play Mumbai’s upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. Rohit’s last appearance in domestic cricket was in the Duleep Trophy in 2016 while former India captain Kohli has not made an appearance since Delhi’s Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in 2012. According to PTI, the ‘Hitman’ has “expressed interest” …

Watch: Rohit Sharma trains with Mumbai camp ahead of Champions Trophy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma trains with Mumbai camp ahead of Champions Trophy

India Today  

India's Test and ODI captain, Rohit Sharma, joined Mumbai's training sessions ahead of the second phase of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, signalling his intent to work on his form amid growing scrutiny of his future in the longest format. This marks Rohit's first association with the Mumbai Ranji team since 2015, when he played against Uttar Pradesh. While his participation …

Rohit Sharma shows up at Mumbai Ranji team practice
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma shows up at Mumbai Ranji team practice

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Embattled India captain Rohit Sharma practised with the Mumbai team here on Tuesday as the side geared up for the resumption of Ranji Trophy from January 23. The 37-year-old, who endured a horror run with the bat in the national team's tour of Australia recently, took part in a morning practice session at the Wankhede stadium here. With his …

Rohit Sharma shows interest to train with Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team ahead of next red-ball clash
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma shows interest to train with Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team ahead of next red-ball clash

India TV News  

India captain Rohit Sharma has reportedly expressed his interest to train with the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team ahead of their clash against Jammu and Kashmir. As per a report in PTI, the Indian veteran has shown his interest in featuring in the practice session with the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team and is likely to turn up for them in the …

"Rohit is not making enough sacrifices....": Sanjay Manjrekar on Indian skipper's Test future
2 months, 3 weeks ago

"Rohit is not making enough sacrifices....": Sanjay Manjrekar on Indian skipper's Test future

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, : Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that the Indian skipper will have to work hard on his defence and counter-attacking game ahead of the England Test tour later this year, noting that he is not making enough "sacrifices" for "one final burst" in his career like legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid did. ": Sanjay Manjrekar on Indian …

'I saw Rohit Sharma get emotional; he is tired': India captain's 'unusual' body language suggests retirement is near
Top News
3 months ago

'I saw Rohit Sharma get emotional; he is tired': India captain's 'unusual' body language suggests retirement is near

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma may not have announced his retirement from Test cricket yet but going by his body language noticed by former Australia coach Justin Langer it may be only a matter of time before the Indian captain bids farewell to the longest format of the game. The end is near for Rohit Sharma in Tests In July, under Rohit, India …

'Rohit Sharma has to make a call': Ravi Shastri feels India captain has to think about his future
3 months ago

'Rohit Sharma has to make a call': Ravi Shastri feels India captain has to think about his future

India TV News  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that Virat Kohli has three to four years of cricket left in him but captain Rohit Sharma has to make a call on his future after the end of the Border-Gavaskar series. So, it's his call at the end of the series," Shastri said on Kohli. Meanwhile, Shastri also opened up on Rohit's …

Former India cricketer unhappy with reports of Rohit opening in place of KL Rahul
3 months ago

Former India cricketer unhappy with reports of Rohit opening in place of KL Rahul

India Today  

Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh is unhappy with the reports of Rohit Sharma opening in place of KL Rahul in the upcoming fourth Test against Australia. While the India skipper hasn’t made his batting position known yet, several reports claim that he could well be opening the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal pushing KL Rahul to number 3. Dodda Ganesh X …

Rohit Sharma to open, KL Rahul at No.3 in place of Shubman Gill; Washington Sundar to return in India's XI: Reports
3 months ago

Rohit Sharma to open, KL Rahul at No.3 in place of Shubman Gill; Washington Sundar to return in India's XI: Reports

Hindustan Times  

India are set to opt for a batting-order overhaul in the Boxing Day Test as captain Rohit Sharma is likely to get back to opening the batting. India captain Rohit Sharma is set to open in Melbourne The move could also send a message to Shubman Gill, whose last Test fifty outside India came way back in 2021. In the …

Rohit Sharma backs modern-day great Virat Kohli, tight-lipped about his batting order
3 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma backs modern-day great Virat Kohli, tight-lipped about his batting order

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was in a playful mood as he addressed the press conference on Christmas Eve in Melbourne. Discussing his form and the team's plans for the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test, Rohit was at his inimitable best, fielding questions from reporters with enthusiasm. When asked if he had spoken to Virat Kohli about his much-discussed weakness with deliveries …

Rohit Sharma backs modern-day great Virat Kohli, tight-lipped about his batting order
3 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma backs modern-day great Virat Kohli, tight-lipped about his batting order

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was in a playful mood as he addressed the press conference on Christmas Eve in Melbourne. Discussing his form and the team's plans for the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test, Rohit was at his inimitable best, fielding questions from reporters with enthusiasm. When asked if he had spoken to Virat Kohli about his much-discussed weakness with deliveries …

Rohit should change his tactics, be more attacking batting at No. 6: Ravi Shastri
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3 months, 1 week ago

Rohit should change his tactics, be more attacking batting at No. 6: Ravi Shastri

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: With skipper Rohit Sharma struggling to decipher a way to score runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former India coach Ravi Shastri says the stylish batter should go in with a clear mindset, change his tactics, and attack the bowlers. "I would like to see Rohit Sharma, his tactics change a bit because he can still be extremely dangerous at …

Skipper Rohit needs to let his bat do the talking
3 months, 1 week ago

Skipper Rohit needs to let his bat do the talking

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne: Languid and easy. “As long as my mind, body and feet are moving well, I am pretty happy with how things are panning out for me,” Rohit said on Wednesday. Runs are not showing that but inside it is a different feeling.” Rohit’s shift to the middle-order has yielded scores of 3, 6 and 10 this series. Rahul’s success …

Rohit's Test form concern for India? Ponting reveals ideal batting position
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit's Test form concern for India? Ponting reveals ideal batting position

India Today  

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting opened up if Rohit Sharma's batting form is becoming a concern for Team India. Brisbane Test: All you need to know Ponting was asked if Rohit's form was becoming a concern for Team India and the Australian great said that the Indian captain himself must be aware as to where he has been going wrong. …

Rohit Sharma to open in IND vs AUS 3rd Test? Sunil Gavaskar explains why India captain should return to the top
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma to open in IND vs AUS 3rd Test? Sunil Gavaskar explains why India captain should return to the top

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma's idea of sticking with the opening pair of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test against Australia backfired as the Indian team suffered a huge 10-wicket loss inside three days. India's loss not only helped Australia to square the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-1 but also forced the Rohit Sharma-led side to slip down to third in …

Sunil Gavaskar urges Rohit Sharma to return as opener in 3rd Test: 'We should remember why Rahul...'
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar urges Rohit Sharma to return as opener in 3rd Test: 'We should remember why Rahul...'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma should return to his usual opening slot in the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, former India captain and batting great Sunil Gavaskar had said. Rohit had returned to the No.5 slot, thus not playing as an opener in the Indian Test team for the first time since 2019, for the second Test against Australia. ‘If Rohit scores quickly, he …

Sunil Gavaskar urges Rohit Sharma to return as opener in 3rd Test: 'We should remember why Rahul...'
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar urges Rohit Sharma to return as opener in 3rd Test: 'We should remember why Rahul...'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma should return to his usual opening slot in the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, former India captain and batting great Sunil Gavaskar had said. Rohit had returned to the No.5 slot, thus not playing as an opener in the Indian Test team for the first time since 2019, for the second Test against Australia. ‘If Rohit scores quickly, he …

Rohit drops to middle-order, lets Rahul open
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit drops to middle-order, lets Rahul open

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide: Cricket is a team sport but at the same time, it is also about individual pursuits. Skipper Rohit Sharma hasn’t batted down the order in six years and he has had great success as opener — in 37 matches, he has scored 2685 runs at an average of 44.01. Each point has been broken down to its core — …

Rohit breaks out of comfort zone again to let Rahul flourish, but India captain’s sacrifice more than what meets the eye
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit breaks out of comfort zone again to let Rahul flourish, but India captain’s sacrifice more than what meets the eye

Hindustan Times  

It’s been six years, 27 matches and 64 innings since Rohit Sharma did not open the batting in Test cricket. India's Rohit Sharma Had he so desired, Rohit could so easily have extended that sequence, but putting the team’s interests ahead of himself, the Indian captain has decided to cede his opener’s slot to KL Rahul in deference to the …

Rohit Sharma confirms India's Adelaide Test batting order, KL Rahul's position
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma confirms India's Adelaide Test batting order, KL Rahul's position

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed on the eve of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy that he would return to batting in the middle-order. Rohit, addressing the media in Adelaide on Thursday, confirmed KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the batting for India in the pink-ball Test. It is a brave call from captain Rohit Sharma, who is …

Rohit Sharma confirms India's Adelaide Test batting order, KL Rahul's position
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma confirms India's Adelaide Test batting order, KL Rahul's position

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed on the eve of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy that he would return to batting in the middle-order. Rohit, addressing the media in Adelaide on Thursday, confirmed KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the batting for India in the pink-ball Test. It is a brave call from captain Rohit Sharma, who is …

2nd Test BGT 2024: Where will Rohit Sharma bat? Harbhajan Singh says, ’I don’t see…’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

2nd Test BGT 2024: Where will Rohit Sharma bat? Harbhajan Singh says, ’I don’t see…’

Live Mint  

As India gear up for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, all eyes are on captain Rohit Sharma and his batting position. Former Indian cricket player Harbhajan Singh weighed in on this decision, emphasising that Rohit’s strength lies in the top order. Harbhajan believes Rohit should ideally open or bat at number …

2nd Test BGT 2024: Where will Rohit Sharma bat? Harbhajan Singh says, ’I don’t see…’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

2nd Test BGT 2024: Where will Rohit Sharma bat? Harbhajan Singh says, ’I don’t see…’

Live Mint  

As India gear up for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, all eyes are on captain Rohit Sharma and his batting position. After India’s commanding victory in the Perth Test, the focus has shifted to how the team will manage its top-order lineup, especially with the return of Rohit and Shubman Gill. …

Harbhajan Singh's point-blank take on Rohit Sharma's role in 2nd Test vs Australia: '...wouldn't be in best interest'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Harbhajan Singh's point-blank take on Rohit Sharma's role in 2nd Test vs Australia: '...wouldn't be in best interest'

Hindustan Times  

Where India's returning captain Rohit Sharma will bat during the second Test against Australia is among the big questions floating around in the buildup to the match. Former spinner Harbhajan Singh, a longtime teammate of Rohit, has said that the 38-year-old has to bat in the top-four and a move back to the middle order for the pink-ball Test won't …

Sense over stature: Manjrekar predicts Rohit Sharma to sacrifice opening spot
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Sense over stature: Manjrekar predicts Rohit Sharma to sacrifice opening spot

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has weighed in on the debate surrounding India's batting order for the Day-Night Test in Adelaide, suggesting that captain Rohit Sharma might voluntarily give up his opening spot to KL Rahul. Manjrekar, speaking to ESPN Cricinfo, praised Rahul’s gritty 77 and the 201-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, which laid the foundation for India's commanding 294-run …

Rohit will either open or bat at No. 3, reckons Harbhajan
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Rohit will either open or bat at No. 3, reckons Harbhajan

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Captain Rohit Sharma will either open or bat at number three in the Adelaide Test against Australia, reckoned former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Monday while ruling out the possibility of a senior star coming in at number five or six. "I don't see Rohit coming in at number five or six. Either Rohit will open with Yashasvi …

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