Rohit Sharma has gone a notch higher as a batsman: Sachin Tendulkar
3 years, 4 months ago

Rohit Sharma has gone a notch higher as a batsman: Sachin Tendulkar

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Rohit Sharma has opened for India in 23 Test innings since being promoted to top of the batting order. For long, have India struggled to find the perfect opening option for overseas Tests and Rohit has answered back to show he perfectly fits the role. Following his 83 in the first innings at Lord's which was part of the century stand alongside KL Rahul, former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar opined that Rohit has gone a "notch higher" as a batsman. " He was always a fantastic player but seeing his last few innings in England, I can say he has definitely gone a notch higher."

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Rohit Sharma just needs to work on his fitness. Virat Kohli will know what to do: Sidhu
2 days, 14 hours ago

Rohit Sharma just needs to work on his fitness. Virat Kohli will know what to do: Sidhu

India Today  

Navjot Singh Sidhu has come forward in support of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, asserting that India’s premier batters will overcome their current slump and shine once again. India's recent struggles in Test cricket, including a 3-1 series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, have sparked concerns about the futures of Rohit and Kohli in the longest format. Today …

I don't see Rohit Sharma going to England: Adam Gilchrist on India captain's future
2 days, 14 hours ago

I don't see Rohit Sharma going to England: Adam Gilchrist on India captain's future

India Today  

Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist feels India captain Rohit Sharma’s Test career has come to an end and believes that he won’t be travelling to England for the Test series later this year. Recently, Gilchrist shared his thoughts on Rohit’s future and said that the India cricketer will assess his situation when he gets home and he might not go …

Rohit Sharma gets 'not a place for 37-year-old' message for England; Katich drops cheeky 'has career in comedy' remark
6 days, 6 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 …

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket
6 days, 7 hours ago

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket

The Hindu  

Twice over seven days, Gautam Gambhir has turned up for press conferences. And during the second time he met the media at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Sunday, the Indian coach refused to reveal a clear road-map for seniors Rohit and Virat Kohli. But yes, they still have the hunger, they still have the passion, they are tough people …

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’
6 days, 11 hours ago

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's struggle runs have intensified especially during the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. With India not playing Test cricket for a while, the team management and selectors will have a big call to make on the future of senior cricketers and the future of the team going forward. Sanjay Manjrekar wants Virat Kohli - …

Rohit Sharma for England? Test cricket not for 37-year-olds at top-order: Katich
6 days, 14 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 …

"His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test
1 week ago

"His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar reacted to wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's exceptional knock on the second day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. "His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test Pant played a marvellous …

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

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

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket
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1 week, 1 day ago

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted to "rest" for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. During the toss, Jasprit Bumrah walked out as the visitors' captain, and it was then that he revealed Rohit decided to "rest" from the crucial Sydney Test, where India have a chance to level the five-match series and …

Virat Kohli has lower first innings Test average than Jasprit Bumrah since 2024
1 week, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli has lower first innings Test average than Jasprit Bumrah since 2024

India Today  

Virat Kohli's batting woes continued in the New Year Test against Australia, with his average in first innings since 2024 languishing at just 7.00, even lower than that of Jasprit Bumrah. Since 2024, Kohli's average in the first innings of Test matches has plummeted to just 7.00, one of the lowest amongst active players. To put this into perspective, here …

We've probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri
1 week, 1 day 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 …

No Rohit Sharma in Sydney? List of captains to get dropped in middle of series; 37-year-old to become India's first
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Ravi Shastri sceptic over Rohit Sharma’s age, says captain isn’t ‘getting younger’
1 week, 2 days ago

Ravi Shastri sceptic over Rohit Sharma’s age, says captain isn’t ‘getting younger’

Live Mint  

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 turned …

One-man army Bumrah now highest rated Indian ever in ICC’s Test bowling rankings
1 week, 2 days ago

One-man army Bumrah now highest rated Indian ever in ICC’s Test bowling rankings

Hindustan Times  

Jasprit Bumrah is the only reason why India still go into the Sydney Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy with a chance of levelling the series, and everybody in the world knows it. With 30 wickets in the series at a remarkable average of 12.83, the pacer has kept Australia on the edge, and as a result of that performance …

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in jeopardy as Team India’s ‘Mr Fix-It’ vies for leadership role: Report
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1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in jeopardy as Team India’s ‘Mr Fix-It’ vies for leadership role: Report

Live Mint  

While doubts about Rohit Sharma's future prevail, a senior player in the Indian team has now positioned himself to take the World Cup-winning captain's job, as per a report by The Indian Express. The senior player, who is portraying themselves as ‘Mr Fix-It’, is convinced that young players in the Indian team are not yet ready to take over leadership …

'For all the ups and downs': Rohit Sharma summarises 2024, posts special video on social media | WATCH
1 week, 3 days ago

'For all the ups and downs': Rohit Sharma summarises 2024, posts special video on social media | WATCH

India TV News  

India captain Rohit Sharma posted a special video on his social media to summarise 2024 for him and the team. Rohit has been under the scanner for his poor form and losses in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series. He summarised all the ups and downs of the year including the T20 World Cup win and also the lows in the ongoing …

‘Selfish’ Rohit Sharma didn’t think about team: Aakash Chopra slams Indian captain after India’s loss to Australia
1 week, 4 days ago

‘Selfish’ Rohit Sharma didn’t think about team: Aakash Chopra slams Indian captain after India’s loss to Australia

Live Mint  

Amidst Rohit Sharma-led Indian Cricket Team losing the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground against Pat Cummins-led Australia in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy on Monday, India's chances to qualify for the World Test Championship have diminished. Following the loss by 184 runs at the iconic MCG, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was at the forefront as he bore the brunt …

Rohit Sharma to announce retirement from red-ball cricket after Sydney Test?
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1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma to announce retirement from red-ball cricket after Sydney Test?

Deccan Chronicle  

"Retirement," a word that was trending in the country for some time now. India's senior men -- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with their string of low scores should be credited for igniting the trend. India red ball and ODI captain, Rohit Sharma after missing the first Test in Perth, managed to score just a meagre 31 runs in the …

'I saw Rohit Sharma get emotional; he is tired': India captain's 'unusual' body language suggests retirement is near
Top News
1 week, 5 days 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 …

'No comparison between Rohit and Kohli', Indian captain 'looking down in doldrums': Manjrekar hits the nail on its head
1 week, 5 days ago

'No comparison between Rohit and Kohli', Indian captain 'looking down in doldrums': Manjrekar hits the nail on its head

Hindustan Times  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said using the same yardstick while assessing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's Test performances is unfair. Sanjay Manjrekar believes there is no comparison between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. "I must say there is no comparison between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as Test batters. He has the power to do what's best for Indian …

Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, India slumped to a demoralising 184-run loss to Australia in the fourth Test here on Monday with contemporary greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failing to come good yet again, signalling that their walk towards the exit door is not too far. Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs Chasing a near improbable target …

'Kohli will play another 3-4 years. But for Rohit Sharma...': Ravi Shastri's blunt verdict amid retirement rumours
1 week, 5 days ago

'Kohli will play another 3-4 years. But for Rohit Sharma...': Ravi Shastri's blunt verdict amid retirement rumours

Hindustan Times  

When veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement after the end of the Brisbane Test against Australia earlier this month, reports in the media hinted that there would be a few more retirements during or after the end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. It soon sparked rumours that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both of whom have been struggling …

Rohit Sharma hits new low in Melbourne, India captain records embarrassing feat during IND vs AUS 4th Test
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma hits new low in Melbourne, India captain records embarrassing feat during IND vs AUS 4th Test

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma doesn't seem to have rectified his mistakes. The Indian captain's poor run with the bat continued in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy with yet another single-digit score in Melbourne in the fourth Test against Australia. At the end of his flop show in Melbourne, Rohit's average stood at just 6.20, which is the lowest ever by a touring captain …

Rohit Sharma scripts ignominious record after Melbourne double failure as merciless fans say 'happy retirement'
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma scripts ignominious record after Melbourne double failure as merciless fans say 'happy retirement'

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma's horror run of form continued on Day 5 of the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. India's Rohit Sharma leaves the field after being dismissed on day five of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on December 30 Rohit has been in a woeful …

Sourav Ganguly concerned about Rohit Sharma’s mental space, ex-BCCI boss gives honest verdict on Virat Kohli
1 week, 5 days ago

Sourav Ganguly concerned about Rohit Sharma’s mental space, ex-BCCI boss gives honest verdict on Virat Kohli

Live Mint  

Refraining from predicting Rohit Sharma's future, former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly expressed concern about the Indian skipper's current mental state in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit has been out of form in Tests recently, with former cricketers already predicting his retirement if the Indian team fail to reach the World Test Championship final. Unlike others, Ganguly, a former India captain …

Rohit Sharma admits to dip in form, captaincy amid calls for Test retirement
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma admits to dip in form, captaincy amid calls for Test retirement

India Today  

Captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged that both his batting form and captaincy have fallen short of expectations but chose to remain non-committal about his future in the Test team. Rohit faced tough questions during the press conference after India’s defeat in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, where they failed to salvage a draw on the final day. AUS vs IND, …

Rohit Sharma wastes patient start on Day 5 as poor Test run in Australia continues
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma wastes patient start on Day 5 as poor Test run in Australia continues

India Today  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma's poor run in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 reached another low point on Day 5 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Despite showing early resolve, Rohit failed to convert his slow start into meaningful runs, once again falling prey to Australian captain Pat Cummins. The Indian opener survived the first hour alongside opening …

'Mentally it's disturbing': Rohit Sharma on his flop show as captain and batter after Boxing Day Test defeat
1 week, 5 days ago

'Mentally it's disturbing': Rohit Sharma on his flop show as captain and batter after Boxing Day Test defeat

India TV News  

India suffered a heavy 184-run loss in the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne on Monday. Senior batters Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul struggled to reach the double-digit scores with the captain himself scoring just 12 runs across two innings in the Boxing Day Test. India's win in the series opener in Perth under Jasprit Bumrah's leadership …

'Rohit Sharma has to make a call': Ravi Shastri feels India captain has to think about his future
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Rohit Sharma equals Sachin Tendulkar's all-time India record after Melbourne Test loss
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma equals Sachin Tendulkar's all-time India record after Melbourne Test loss

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma has equalled an all-time unwanted India record after the team's loss to Australia in the Melbourne Test. The Aussies got the better of India in the Boxing Day Test on a thrilling final day to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The five losses are also India's joint worst in a Test season. India were bowled …

If Rohit Sharma was not captain, he wouldn't be playing in this team: Irfan Pathan
Top News
1 week, 5 days ago

If Rohit Sharma was not captain, he wouldn't be playing in this team: Irfan Pathan

India Today  

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has launched a scathing critique of India captain Rohit Sharma, suggesting that his place in the playing XI would be in jeopardy if not for his captaincy role. Pathan’s comments, made during a discussion on Star Sports, come amidst Rohit’s prolonged slump in form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, where his struggles …

Rohit Sharma admits to dip in form, captaincy amid calls for Test retirement
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma admits to dip in form, captaincy amid calls for Test retirement

India Today  

Captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged that both his batting form and captaincy have fallen short of expectations but chose to remain non-committal about his future in the Test team. Rohit faced tough questions during the press conference after India’s defeat in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, where they failed to salvage a draw on the final day. AUS vs IND, …

'Don't know where Rohit Sharma is mentally. No clue': Sourav Ganguly's concerning verdict on India captain's 'future'
Top News
1 week, 5 days ago

'Don't know where Rohit Sharma is mentally. No clue': Sourav Ganguly's concerning verdict on India captain's 'future'

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma is struggling for runs in Test cricket. Sourav Ganguly says Rohit Sharma is not able to score runs in Tests Sourav Ganguly, former India captain and Board of Control for Cricket President, did not mince his words, saying Rohit is not able to score runs of late. 'Don't know where he is mentally' Sourav Ganguly also …

Sunil Gavaskar backs Rohit Sharma to give India Sehwag-esque start in MCG chase
1 week, 6 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar backs Rohit Sharma to give India Sehwag-esque start in MCG chase

India Today  

Former India cricketer turned commentator Sunil Gavaskar has backed India captain Rohit Sharma to give Virender Sehwag style start on Day 5 of the ongoing Melbourne Test. Sunil Gavaskar showed full confidence in the India skipper to get the team off to an aggressive start like Virender Sehwag did during India’s famous 387-run chase in Chennai 2008 vs England. Border …

'If I was selector, I'd say 'Rohit Sharma thank you for your service...': Mark Waugh's SCG ultimatum with Bumrah remark
1 week, 6 days ago

'If I was selector, I'd say 'Rohit Sharma thank you for your service...': Mark Waugh's SCG ultimatum with Bumrah remark

Hindustan Times  

Australia cricket great Mark Waugh sent out an ultimatum to India captain Rohit Sharma saying that he has only one innings to save his career. India's Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah Since September, Rohit scored 155 runs in 14 innings sat just 11.07, comprising a solitary half-century score. And, should he fail, Waugh said that he would drop Rohit from …

KL Rahul should open, Rohit Sharma at No.3 for Day 5 in MCG Test: Sanjay Manjrekar
1 week, 6 days ago

KL Rahul should open, Rohit Sharma at No.3 for Day 5 in MCG Test: Sanjay Manjrekar

India Today  

Sanjay Manjrekar said that India should contemplate sending back KL Rahul to open the batting as the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is set for a thrilling finish. Manjrekar said that Rohit Sharma should drop to No.3 with all four results possible in the MCG Test. Manjrekar also reckoned that the Australians are …

Rohit Sharma to retire after IND vs AUS BGT Test series? Rumours fly as chief selector Ajit Agarkar reaches Melbourne
2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma to retire after IND vs AUS BGT Test series? Rumours fly as chief selector Ajit Agarkar reaches Melbourne

Live Mint  

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma's recent lean patch is in focus as Chief Selector Ajith Agarkar's presence in Melbourne triggered talk about the skipper's probable retirement. Questions will be asked if he doesn't score in those three innings.” With his continued insipid performances, questions are being raised about whether the 38-year-old Indian captain will soon retire from Test cricket. …

Rohit Sharma's ‘career coming to an end’, Mark Waugh certain India captain approaching retirement unless...
2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma's ‘career coming to an end’, Mark Waugh certain India captain approaching retirement unless...

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma is going through a lean patch and runs have been hard to come by for the 37-year-old. India captain Rohit Sharma walks off the field after getting dismissed during Day 2 of the fourth Test against Australia. When Shastri made his remark, former Australia batter Mark Waugh opined that if Rohit is unable to score runs …

Rohit Sharma under fire after India’s struggles in Melbourne; ex-BCCI selector says ‘Captain has a direct impact’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma under fire after India’s struggles in Melbourne; ex-BCCI selector says ‘Captain has a direct impact’

Live Mint  

Captain Rohit Sharma has had a poor run with the bat in the Border Gavaskar Trophy and the veteran opener hasn't lived up to his name in the tournament so far. Former India chief selector MSK Prasad, commentating on the Melbourne Test, questioned Rohit's 'oridnary' run with the bat and his captaincy tactics. MSK Prasad rips into Rohit Sharma: Speaking …

Rohit Sharma's Test career nearing its end? Mark Waugh fears so after MCG flopshow
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma's Test career nearing its end? Mark Waugh fears so after MCG flopshow

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Mark Waugh feels India skipper Rohit Sharma’s Test career is nearing its end after another poor outing in the fourth Test of the ongoing series against Australia. IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Day 2 Highlights | Full Scorecard “Unless Rohit Sharma can do something in the last three innings, I think his career could certainly be coming …

Rohit Sharma, please retire: Fans hurt after India captain fails in MCG Test
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma, please retire: Fans hurt after India captain fails in MCG Test

India Today  

A section of fans vented their frustration after India captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed for another low score, this time in the first innings of the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. AUS vs IND, 4th Test Day 2 Updates The India captain has managed only 22 runs in four innings so far in the series, with scores of 3, …

Age making Rohit Sharma slower: Sunil Gavaskar decodes India skipper's struggles
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Age making Rohit Sharma slower: Sunil Gavaskar decodes India skipper's struggles

India Today  

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar remarked that age seems to be catching up with skipper Rohit Sharma, citing his sluggish footwork during his dismissal on Day 2 of the Melbourne Test against Australia. Rohit’s decision to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, relegating KL Rahul to number 3, backfired as he managed only 3 runs before falling to Australian captain Pat Cummins. …

Rohit Sharma disturbed the openers in Melbourne: Manjrekar on India batting order
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma disturbed the openers in Melbourne: Manjrekar on India batting order

India Today  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has criticized India skipper Rohit Sharma’s decision to open the batting in the ongoing Melbourne Test against Australia, arguing that it disrupted the established batting order and negatively impacted the team’s performance. Manjrekar pointed out that Rohit’s decision to promote himself to the opening slot disturbed the chemistry of the in-form duo, KL Rahul and …

Rohit Sharma eyes Virender Sehwag's major all-time record for India on Day 2 of Boxing Day Test
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma eyes Virender Sehwag's major all-time record for India on Day 2 of Boxing Day Test

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma will look to add another feather to his record cabinet when India enter to bat in their first innings on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test match against Australia in Melbourne. The 37-year-old veteran now needs only 4 sixes to break Virender Sehwag's all-time record for most sixes for India in Test cricket history. Rohit has hit …

Rahul — the perennial giver primed to be the guiding light of India’s GenNext
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rahul — the perennial giver primed to be the guiding light of India’s GenNext

The Hindu  

It was at the hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground that, exactly 10 years back, K.L. Rahul made his Test debut as a fresh-faced 22-year-old, full of ability and promise, in what turned out to be Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s last outing in the five-day game. 6 Scores of 16, 22 not out, 68, 0 and 12, coupled with Sarfaraz’s 150 in the …

Former India cricketer unhappy with reports of Rohit opening in place of KL Rahul
2 weeks, 2 days 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's concerning free fall continues ahead of MCG Test; Virat Kohli on verge of ignominious first in 12 years
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma's concerning free fall continues ahead of MCG Test; Virat Kohli on verge of ignominious first in 12 years

Hindustan Times  

The drop in rankings of India's top-order batters, barring KL Rahul, continued on Wednesday as ICC released the updated Test rankings chart a day before the start of the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Melbourne. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill all incurred all suffered a fall in the list, with the …

Ravichandran Ashwin uncovers Travis Head's clever 'ploy' to outsmart Jasprit Bumrah and co.
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin uncovers Travis Head's clever 'ploy' to outsmart Jasprit Bumrah and co.

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin is widely considered as one of the sharpest readers of the game, has been significantly active on X since his retirement earlier this month, following the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. On Wednesday, the off-spinner shared an interesting observation regarding Travis Head’s batting drills as the Australian batter prepared for the upcoming Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. …

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma likely to open at MCG, Rahul to play at number three
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma likely to open at MCG, Rahul to play at number three

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is likely to open during the fourth Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground, a Boxing Day affair starting from Thursday, as per reports.The reports also suggest that KL Rahul, who has had a fine run in the series so far as an opener, could be shifted to number three. With his patient gameplay and rock-solid …

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