‘Unfair on some boys but…’: Gavaskar's blunt ‘Ranji Trophy’ advice for out-of-form Rohit Sharma
2 days, 17 hours ago

‘Unfair on some boys but…’: Gavaskar's blunt ‘Ranji Trophy’ advice for out-of-form Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma made it clear that he is not retiring from Test cricket, clarifying that he himself stood down for the Sydney match against Australia due to his poor form. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar wants the 37-year-old batter to play the knockout matches of the Ranji Trophy if he wants to make a comeback into the Test side. Sunil Gavaskar says Rohit Sharma should look to play Ranji Trophy in order to make a comeback. “Well, there are not much of four-day games that are available, but if there are some like the Ranji Trophy, if Mumbai do qualify for the knockout stages, he should be looking to play some matches," Gavaskar told India Today. 'Playing in Ranji Trophy will give him confidence' Gavaskar also said that if Rohit Sharma plays the Ranji Trophy and spends some time in the middle, he would gain some confidence.

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India stumble to 46-year low under Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir with loss in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 day, 7 hours ago

India stumble to 46-year low under Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir with loss in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hindustan Times  

2024 presented plenty of ups-and-downs for India, even within Test cricket alone. First with the 3-0 whitewash at home against New Zealand, which was already a low point as it snapped India’s 12-year home dominance, followed by a chastening 3-1 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as India relinquished that to their opponents for the first time in a decade. On …

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form
1 day, 10 hours ago

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes it is time for India to move ahead of the "star culture" and raised questions about the team's sudden downfall after the T20 World Cup success, in a video posted on his YouTube Channel. "Everything was fine till Dravid was there.,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form Everything seems to …

Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'
1 day, 10 hours ago

Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia cricketer Kerry O’Keeffe identified the most crucial factor behind the home team's ability to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years with a 3-1 series win against India. India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts with teammates during the trophy ceremony after the fifth cricket Test match between Australia and India Before the start of the series in Perth in November …

Injured Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England
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1 day, 11 hours ago

Injured Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who sustained back spasms, is likely to be rested for the majority of India’s home white-ball series against England, keeping an eye on the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19. Injured Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England Bumrah, who was India's stand out player with 32 wickets in …

From Jasprit Bumrah masterclass to KL Rahul conundrum: Five takeaways from India's Border-Gavaskar series campaign
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From Jasprit Bumrah masterclass to KL Rahul conundrum: Five takeaways from India's Border-Gavaskar series campaign

Hindustan Times  

After a decade of India dominating the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia finally wrestled back the rolling trophy with a 3-1 series win sealed at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Bumrah best in world, but workload potentially unsustainable Jasprit Bumrah breathed fire regularly throughout the series, taking a record-breaking 32 wickets at 13.06. India must use pace resources better Although the team missed …

'We are white-ball bullies. If we beat Pakistan on Feb 23...': Harsh reality exposed on Ranji demand from Kohli, Rohit
1 day, 15 hours ago

'We are white-ball bullies. If we beat Pakistan on Feb 23...': Harsh reality exposed on Ranji demand from Kohli, Rohit

Hindustan Times  

There has been quite an uproar among experts and veteran cricketers who could not have stressed more on the need for the likes of under-fire Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to feature in the upcoming second half of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season, which will begin later this month, in a bid to find form after a disastrous tour of …

India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Pakistan with a valiant opening stand between Shan Masood and Babar Azam made a match out of it in the second Test in Cape Town while following-on. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories Australia qualify for WTC final, to meet South Africa in summit clash Australia will take on South Africa in the World Test Championship final in June at Lord's. …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
2 days, 5 hours ago

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’

Hindustan Times  

India crumbled to a defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney, losing the series 1-3. India’s campaign was filled with controversy, where fans saw Virat Kohli have a meltdown with Australian reporters in an airport, and then the former captain also had a shoulder bump controversy with Sam Konstas. India's Rohit Sharma gestures …

‘Gambhir was getting all the credit for…’: Rohit Sharma believed to have planned bombastic interview
2 days, 6 hours ago

‘Gambhir was getting all the credit for…’: Rohit Sharma believed to have planned bombastic interview

Hindustan Times  

India might have lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3, but all the talk right now is regarding Rohit Sharma and how he warmed the bench for the crucial Sydney Test, where India had a chance of levelling the series. Sanjay Manjrekar reckons Rohit Sharma did not want Gautam Gambhir to get credit. / Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar reckons that Rohit …

There should be no excuse for not being able to play Ranji Trophy: Gavasakar tells senior players
2 days, 8 hours ago

There should be no excuse for not being able to play Ranji Trophy: Gavasakar tells senior players

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday urged Indian batters to play in the Ranji Trophy without offering any excuses to iron out technical deficiencies that led to their peril in two successive series against New Zealand and Australia. There should be no excuse for not being able to play Ranji Trophy: Gavasakar tells senior players Gavaskar said it was worrying …

Rohit Sharma gets 'not a place for 37-year-old' message for England; Katich drops cheeky 'has career in comedy' remark
2 days, 9 hours ago

Rohit Sharma gets 'not a place for 37-year-old' message for England; Katich drops cheeky 'has career in comedy' remark

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia opener Simon Katich sent a brutal warning to India captain Rohit Sharma for India's tour of England later in the summer, which will mark the beginning of the fresh World Test Championship cycle, saying that the series might not be the one where he could regain his form. India's captain Rohit Sharma reacts after his dismissal during a …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Combined Australia-India XI
2 days, 9 hours ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Combined Australia-India XI

The Hindu  

Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by beating India 3-1 in the five-match series. Yashasvi Jaiswal Jaiswal recovered from a first innings duck in Perth to register a match-defining 161 in the second dig, which set India up for a famous win. Mitchell Starc Starc’s fiery starts helped Australia recover after the Perth debacle when he ripped through India’s line-up in …

IND vs AUS, BGT 2024-25: 5 takeaways from India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss after 10 years
2 days, 11 hours ago

IND vs AUS, BGT 2024-25: 5 takeaways from India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss after 10 years

Live Mint  

An out-of-sorts batting order and over reliance on Jasprit Bumrah led India's downfall at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia as the visitors lost 1-3 in the five-match series to lose the title after 10 years. Despite missing regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the first Test in Perth, India started with a bang, winning the game by 295 runs. 5 …

Perfect Perth, sore Sydney: Jasprit Bumrah vs Australia ends in an anti-climax
2 days, 17 hours ago

Perfect Perth, sore Sydney: Jasprit Bumrah vs Australia ends in an anti-climax

India Today  

To say Jasprit Bumrah was the best player for India during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy would be a massive understatement. After hundreds from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli helped India set a target of 534 for Australia to win, Bumrah added another 3 to his tally to secure the victory. Bumrah vs Australia After the Perth win, Bumrah handed back the …

Rohit Sharma for England? Test cricket not for 37-year-olds at top-order: Katich
2 days, 17 hours ago

Rohit Sharma for England? Test cricket not for 37-year-olds at top-order: Katich

India Today  

Former Australia opener Simon Katich warned Rohit Sharma that England might not be the easiest place to regain form in Test cricket, adding that the captain would know what the future holds for him in the longest format of the game. ROHIT HAS GOOD FUTURE IN STAND-UP COMEDY: KATICH Despite not featuring in the XI in Sydney, Rohit remained adamant …

Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview
2 days, 17 hours ago

Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview

India Today  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said he appreciated Rohit Sharma admitting his poor run with the bat during a candid interview in Sydney, where he opted out of the fifth Test against Australia. However, Manjrekar suggested there might have been "another reason" that prompted Rohit to speak to the broadcasters midway through a crucial Test series decider. IND vs AUS, …

5 Reasons why India lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia
2 days, 17 hours ago

5 Reasons why India lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia

India Today  

India’s dominance over Australia in the bilateral Test series finally ended as they lost the five-match series by 1-3 on Sunday, January 5. As India ended their second cycle of the World Test Championship on a disappointing note with the Australia series loss, let’s have a look at what exactly went wrong for the Rohit Sharma-led side down under: AUS …

Sunil Gavaskar feels Indian players should play Ranji Trophy after batting debacle in Border-Gavaskar series
2 days, 17 hours ago

Sunil Gavaskar feels Indian players should play Ranji Trophy after batting debacle in Border-Gavaskar series

India TV News  

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar feels that the Indian players should play in the upcoming round of the Ranji Trophy after their batting failed in two successive Test series. With the resumption of the Ranji Trophy around the corner, Gavaskar feels that the players should play in the tournament and make no excuses. "If you do not play those matches, …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir
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2 days, 17 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir remained reserved about the future of superstar batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Test cricket, stating that it is up to the players to decide their own futures. Addressing the press after India’s six-wicket loss in the Sydney Test, which led to conceding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir said he is confident that the two …

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark
2 days, 17 hours ago

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket team is currently going through a tough phase, which has been made worse by veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s continued batting struggles. Indian cricket team Head coach Gautam Gambhir with captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice session. But clearly, there is a technical problem and now; there is a problem of confidence as …

Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 puts India’s stand-in-captain above Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25; here’s how
3 days, 7 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 puts India’s stand-in-captain above Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25; here’s how

Live Mint  

Jasprit Bumrah's 17-ball 22 in the first innings of the fifth Test against Australia was enough for India's stand-in-captain to rise above regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. After Rohit missed the first Test due to the birth of his second child, Bumrah was entrusted with the responsibility and he came out with flying colours, guiding India …

Not a retirement, sat out because runs are not coming now, says Rohit Sharma
3 days, 7 hours ago

Not a retirement, sat out because runs are not coming now, says Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: Was it a good decision? I have seen a lot in cricket that life changes every second, every minute, every day.” The 37-year-old knows that time isn’t on his side but at the same time, he wants to be realistic about his way back into runs and the team. “I made this decision after coming here,” Rohit said. I …

Pathan rues not playing under Rohit Sharma, gets epic one-liner in return from IND captain: 'Tab main chhota baccha...'
3 days, 11 hours ago

Pathan rues not playing under Rohit Sharma, gets epic one-liner in return from IND captain: 'Tab main chhota baccha...'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma has shunned all the rumours about his retirement after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and made it clear that he is not going anywhere. Speculations were rife before the SCG Test that Rohit might be playing his final match with the fifth Test, but the Indian skipper was not included in the XI, which ignited the fire as many speculated …

Rohit Sharma 'not retiring' or 'going anywhere'; India captain quashes speculations: 'I'm a father of two, have sense…'
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3 days, 15 hours ago

Rohit Sharma 'not retiring' or 'going anywhere'; India captain quashes speculations: 'I'm a father of two, have sense…'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma is not retiring; neither is he quitting as India's captain. India's captain Rohit Sharma "I stood down, that is what I would say," Rohit told Star Sports during the Lunch break on Day 2 of the Sydney Test. ‘I was not scoring runs, we needed players in form’: Rohit reveals why he dropped himself "The chat that I …

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia
3 days, 15 hours ago

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Rishabh Pant’s blistering counterattack capped a chaotic second day of the fifth and final test between Australia and India where 15 wickets fell on Saturday and the star bowler of the series left the Sydney Cricket Ground with an ambulance escort. “There’s gonna be plenty of cricket, so we’ll see what happens.” Australia was bowled out for 181, …

Rohit Sharma comments on ‘getting dropped’ despite being a captain, says ‘Some people with laptops...’
3 days, 15 hours ago

Rohit Sharma comments on ‘getting dropped’ despite being a captain, says ‘Some people with laptops...’

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma quashed all rumours about his retirement on Saturday and stated that it was his own decision to step away from the fifth and final Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the best interest of the Indian cricket team. Even former cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri said they won't be surprised if Rohit quits Tests after …

I stood down: Rohit Sharma breaks silence on missing Sydney Test in bold interview
3 days, 17 hours ago

I stood down: Rohit Sharma breaks silence on missing Sydney Test in bold interview

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma has broken his silence on missing the Sydney Test and claimed that he stood down from the team. Rohit, while talking to Star Sports during the lunch break on Day 2, said that he wasn't dropped or opted out of the side and decided to step aside for an in-form player. I'm not going anywhere Rohit …

'Not retiring or stepping away': Rohit Sharma clears air over decision to sit out of Sydney Test
3 days, 17 hours ago

'Not retiring or stepping away': Rohit Sharma clears air over decision to sit out of Sydney Test

India TV News  

"None of the three! I stood down," - Rohit Sharma, India's regular captain coined a fourth term on Star Sports following his exclusion from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. The intrigue and mystery around Rohit's ouster overstayed its welcome as even Ravi Shastri too quietly played down the absence of Indian captain on Friday, January 3 …

Hardik Pandya set to lead team India in Champions Trophy 2025!
4 days, 4 hours ago

Hardik Pandya set to lead team India in Champions Trophy 2025!

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is reportedly set to replace Rohit Sharma as the ODI captain. According to a media report, Hardik Pandya is the front-runner to replace Rohit Sharma in the leadership role ahead of the all important ICC Champions Trophy. Moreover, India legends including Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri termed Melbourne Test as the final red-ball match in …

We've probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri
4 days, 14 hours ago

We've probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, Former India cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri feel that the Boxing Day Test might have been Rohit Sharma's final appearance in Test cricket, following his bold call to rest himself for the series finale that began here on Friday. We've probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri The 37-year-old chose to sit out …

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership
4 days, 16 hours ago

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday "opted to rest" himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia after a string of underwhelming performances, marking a rather dramatic start to the series finale. The year 2024 turned out to be the least productive year for Rohit in Test cricket as he collected 619 runs in 26 innings across 14 …

Hardik Pandya to lead India in Champions Trophy 2025 if BCCI removes Rohit Sharma as captain: Report
4 days, 16 hours ago

Hardik Pandya to lead India in Champions Trophy 2025 if BCCI removes Rohit Sharma as captain: Report

Hindustan Times  

It wasn't a great end to 2024 for Rohit Sharma, and it hasn't been a great start to 2025, either. With Rohit yet to clarify his future in the format, the speculations further opened doors for BCCI's selection committee to discuss leadership options for the impending ICC Champions Trophy. India's Hardik Pandya, left, celebrates with captain Rohit Sharma during T20 …

Bold call from Rohit Sharma to rest himself for Sydney Test: Ravi Shastri
4 days, 17 hours ago

Bold call from Rohit Sharma to rest himself for Sydney Test: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that it was a bold call by Rohit Sharma to rest himself for the final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah told Shastri that Rohit was an unselfish captain and had opted to rest himself so that India could field their best line-up for the SCG Test. The former India head coach said …

Rohit Sharma has played his last Test in Melbourne, India will move on: Gavaskar
4 days, 17 hours ago

Rohit Sharma has played his last Test in Melbourne, India will move on: Gavaskar

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma has played his final Test match, feels legendary Sunil Gavaskar. Speaking during the Lunch break of the 5th Test match, Gavaskar tried to make sense of Rohit Sharma's decision to 'rest' himself from the final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The former player said that the selection committee will look for a batter who …

Our captain Rohit Sharma has opted to 'rest', no selfishness in team: Jasprit Bumrah
4 days, 17 hours ago

Our captain Rohit Sharma has opted to 'rest', no selfishness in team: Jasprit Bumrah

India Today  

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah walked out as the captain in the final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 on Friday, January 3. Bumrah referred to Rohit Sharma as 'our captain' and said that the senior batter had taken the unselfish decision to move away from the playing XI, so that in-form players get to play the final Test match …

Rohit Sharma deserved more respect, captain should never be dropped: Navjot Sidhu
4 days, 17 hours ago

Rohit Sharma deserved more respect, captain should never be dropped: Navjot Sidhu

India Today  

Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu voiced his disapproval of skipper Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from the pivotal Sydney Test against Australia in a fiery video shared on his official X handle. Sidhu criticized the Indian team management’s decision, emphasising that a player of Rohit’s stature and contribution deserved greater respect, especially in a series-deciding Border-Gavaskar Trophy finale. The SCG Test …

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia
4 days, 17 hours ago

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia

Al Jazeera  

Australia gain the early advantage in Sydney in the World Test Championship deciding fifth Test against India. India dropped skipper Rohit Sharma but their batting woes continued as they were dismissed for 185 on the opening day of the crucial fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Boland precipitated the end of India’s laboured innings early in the final …

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma 'opting out' of SCG Test surprises Ricky Ponting
4 days, 17 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma 'opting out' of SCG Test surprises Ricky Ponting

India Today  

The decision of Rohit Sharma to 'opt out' of the final Border Gavaskar Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground SCG has drawn reactions from cricketing circles, including Australian great Ricky Ponting. The chat’s been for the last couple of days that everyone expected Rohit would not play this game, that Shubman Gill would come back in, and that …

Dropped or rested, Rohit Sharma missing Sydney Test was the right call
4 days, 17 hours ago

Dropped or rested, Rohit Sharma missing Sydney Test was the right call

India Today  

"Australia is a beautiful country to visit, but a tough place to tour," remarked coach Gautam Gambhir during his address at the Australian Prime Minister's residence in Sydney on New Year's Day. Rohit had been one of India’s best batters since the introduction of the World Test Championship. The contrast became starker when Jasprit Bumrah led India to a commanding …

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain
Top News
4 days, 17 hours ago

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma isn’t a part of the Indian playing XI for the New Year’s Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The decision came after Rohit Sharma's disastrous campaign in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he has scored only 31 runs from three matches. #BGT2024 pic.twitter.com/Cu6hr0ve4V — Nitin K Srivastav January 2, 2025 Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Full …

Why is Rohit Sharma not playing for India in 5th Test against Australia in Sydney?
4 days, 17 hours ago

Why is Rohit Sharma not playing for India in 5th Test against Australia in Sydney?

India TV News  

Team India pulled the plug on regular captain Rohit Sharma as the vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah walked out for the toss for the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney on Friday, January 3. Interestingly, Rohit's name was not even in the squad as one couldn't find his name on the team sheet and he didn't even walk out for …

Selectors told Rohit Sharma he isn't in their plans after Australia tour ahead of Sydney Test: Report
4 days, 17 hours ago

Selectors told Rohit Sharma he isn't in their plans after Australia tour ahead of Sydney Test: Report

India TV News  

India skipper Rohit Sharma's future in Test cricket is being speculated ever since he 'opted' to rest out of the New Year Test against Australia in Sydney. According to a report in the Indian Express, the selectors, Ajit Agarkar, to be precise, conveyed to Rohit that he is not in their plans anymore going forward in Test cricket. Moreover, it …

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership
4 days, 17 hours ago

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday "opted to rest" himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia after a string of underwhelming performances, marking a rather dramatic start to the series finale. Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership His deputy Jasprit Bumrah took over the leadership role, something that he had …

Sharma’s karma as India crumbles after skipper dropped for 5th test against Australia
4 days, 17 hours ago

Sharma’s karma as India crumbles after skipper dropped for 5th test against Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Despite the absence of struggling captain Rohit Sharma, India’s batting order again crumbled as it was bowled out for 185 on the first day of the fifth and final test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Sharma was replaced as skipper by Jasprit Bumrah, whose decision to bat first on a green-tinged SCG pitch backfired …

Rohit Sharma opts out of India XI as Jasprit Bumrah named captain for Sydney Test; Shubman Gill, Prasidh Krishna back
4 days, 18 hours ago

Rohit Sharma opts out of India XI as Jasprit Bumrah named captain for Sydney Test; Shubman Gill, Prasidh Krishna back

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted out of the playing XI for the fifth and final Test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series on Friday, as Jasprit Bumrah walked out to lead the team at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India's Rohit Sharma chats with a teammate Jasprit Bumrah during a practice session ahead of the fifth cricket Test match …

No Rohit Sharma in Sydney? List of captains to get dropped in middle of series; 37-year-old to become India's first
5 days, 3 hours ago

No Rohit Sharma in Sydney? List of captains to get dropped in middle of series; 37-year-old to become India's first

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma, on Thursday, reportedly 'opted out' of the fifth and final Test against Australia of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. India captain Rohit Sharma has struggled for runs in the ongoing series against Australia. But while Gambhir stayed tight-lipped on India's plans, Rohit reportedly opted out of the match, thus making way for Shubman Gill back in …

'Won't be surprised if Rohit retires from Test cricket'
5 days, 5 hours ago

'Won't be surprised if Rohit retires from Test cricket'

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri will not be surprised if under-fire captain Rohit Sharma announces his Test retirement in near future, saying talented and in-form youngsters like Shubman Gill are knocking hard on the doors of the side. Speculation over Rohit's place in the playing eleven for the Sydney Test grew on Thursday when head coach Gautam Gambhir …

India coach coy on picking struggling captain Rohit Sharma for final Australia Test
5 days, 6 hours ago

India coach coy on picking struggling captain Rohit Sharma for final Australia Test

The Independent  

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Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3
5 days, 6 hours ago

Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3

Hindustan Times  

India is all set to be captained by Jasprit Bumrah in the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Friday after skipper Rohit Sharma decided to give himself a rest. Rohit Sharma could well have played his last Test match A day after the news of unrest in the Indian dressing room emerged, Rohit briefly …

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