4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma's call to miss Perth Test defended by Michael Clarke: Family first

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has defended India skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to miss the Perth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on November 22. Clarke said that family comes first and the birth of his second child is a very different moment. Clarke said that while Rohit would be missed by India, he would also have done the same thing if he was in the star batter's position. We are human beings first Clarke said that Rohit did the correct thing and he can now immerse himself into the job once he joins the team.

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Rohit Sharma to captain India in Test series against England: What led to BCCI’s decision?

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma to captain India in Test series against England: What led to BCCI’s decision?

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma has reportedly been assured by the BCCI that he will captain India in the upcoming Test series against England. Rohit Sharma’s future as India’s Test captain has been a topic of speculation ever since the team’s defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia earlier this year. Rohit gets extension to lead India in Tests However, according to a …

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma gets Ajit Agarkar-led committee’s backing for England Tests in June despite below-par BGT show: Report

Live Mint

Despite a below-par Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, Rohit Sharma is set to remain as the captain of the Indian team when they travel to England for a five-match Test series in June later this year. However, India's Champions Trophy 2025 triumph in Dubai put things in order for Rohit Sharma. According to a The Indian Express report, Rohit Sharma has …

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Rohit could continue as Test captain but opinions still divided in BCCI

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Champions Trophy triumph has added to the aura of Rohit Sharma and it won't be a surprise if he travels to England as the leader of the pack even though the selectors are yet to make a decision on the Test tour starting June 20. Jasprit Bumrah's fitness status is an issue and so does the lack …

1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs PAK: Rohit Sharma's family proudly cheers for India captain in Pakistan clash

India Today

Indian captain Rohit Sharma's family provided heartfelt support from the stands as India and Pakistan clashed in the Champions Trophy 2025 encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, February 23. Look who is hereðå¹ð The biggest supporter of boss Rohit Sharma and team India queen Ritika bhabhi at Dubai stadium for #INDvsPAK ðå pic.twitter.com/53fCDozuyx — ðð®ð¬ðáðâðâðââôâµ February 23, …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ex-Australia captain makes bold ‘Rohit Sharma’ prediction for Champions Trophy: ‘He's back in form'

Hindustan Times

Rohit Sharma roared back in form in the recently-concluded three-match ODI series against England. Michael Clarke has made a bold ‘Rohit Sharma’ prediction for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has now backed Rohit Sharma to emerge as the leading run-scorer in the upcoming Champions Trophy, which begins February 19 in Karachi. So, I am going to …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma’s revival as a batter as well as captain in the recently-concluded ODI series against England isn’t likely to keep him in contention for upcoming Test assignments with news agency PTI stating he isn’t likely to be considered for the format going ahead. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to succeed Rohit Sharma as Test captain on a full-time basis starting …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

Firstpost

2 months ago

First Sports: Did Rohit Sharma file a complaint against Sunil Gavaskar's criticism?

Firstpost

India captain Rohit Sharma has reportedly filed a complaint against Sunil Gavaskar, accusing him of unfair criticism. Rohit managed just 31 runs from three Tests in Australia and scored just as many runs in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. India captain Rohit Sharma is reportedly angry with the legendary Sunil Gavaskar’s criticism of him following dismal outings …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma's chat with Ajit Agarkar before press conference goes viral

India Today

Before the Champions Trophy press conference that took place on Saturday, January 18, Indian captain, Rohit Sharma was heard having a chat with chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Champions Trophy India squad announcement Highlights “Mere ko 1 dhed ghanta baithna padega. India Today recently reported that the BCCI decided to curb family time for the Indian players on international tours. Rohit …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah for Test captaincy? Don't kill the golden goose, says Mohammad Kaif

India Today

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has voiced his opinion against Jasprit Bumrah taking over the Test captaincy from Rohit Sharma, suggesting that a batter would be a better fit for the role. Speculation about the future of India’s Test captaincy arose after Rohit Sharma missed the Sydney Test in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Don’t kill the golden goose," Kaif …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma shouldn't play Tests anymore, he made wrong call in Sydney: Mohammad Kaif

India Today

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif criticised Rohit Sharma's decision to step away from the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, arguing that Rohit should have led the team in the must-win match in Sydney instead of citing poor form and sitting out. While some pundits and former players, including Irfan Pathan, praised Rohit for taking a …

2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

2 months, 4 weeks 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, …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma provides update on retirement rumours after missing Sydney test

The Independent

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence on Missing Sydney Test, Assures Fans He Hasn't Retired

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Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has finally addressed his absence from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney, where Jasprit Bumrah is leading the team in his place. Breaking his silence, Rohit clarified that he is not retiring and assured fans that his decision was made in the best interest of the team. He explained that the choice to …

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

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2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from Sydney Test a ‘management call’, says Rishabh Pant

The Hindu

Rishabh Pant admitted to a touch of emotion within the ranks when news about Rohit Sharma missing the fifth Test spread. As for the decision, it was a management call, so I was not part of that conversation, so I can’t explain anything other than that,” Pant told the media here on Friday. That’s what you want from your captain.” …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Rohit omission from decisive Test 'emotional' says India's Pant

Hindustan Times

Rohit Sharma's omission from the fifth Australia Test on Friday was "emotional", wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant said, as former India coach Ravi Shastri predicted the skipper will "pull the plug" on his red-ball career. Rohit omission from decisive Test 'emotional' says India's Pant The acclaimed 37-year-old opener Rohit has had a poor series and the writing was on the wall when …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Sydney Test: Rohit-less India crumbles to 185 in first Innings

Deccan Chronicle

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 decisive fifth and final test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Sharma was replaced Friday as skipper by Jasprit Bumrah, whose decision to bat first on a green-tinged SCG pitch under overcast …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Deccan Chronicle

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.The 37-year-old chose to sit out with the series on the line, having scored only 31 runs in five innings …

2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

'A captain doesn't opt out of a series-deciding match': Australia great firmly asserts Rohit Sharma is 'dropped'

Hindustan Times

Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, opted to "rest" himself from the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, following a series of underwhelming performances. India's Rohit Sharma watches teammates during a practice session ahead of the fifth cricket Test match between Australia and India This move raises fresh questions about his future in Test cricket, especially as his …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: 'Doing the right thing, but...', Experts, fans react to Rohit Sharma dropping himself for Sydney Test

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma rested himself from the fifth Test between Australia and India in Sydney on Friday. India skipper Rohit Sharma dropped himself from the playing XI for the fifth Test against Australia after ac poor run of form. AP India skipper Rohit Sharma opted to give the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney a miss. “Very mysterious, why …

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

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2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma rested for Sydney Test: Timeline of how things went bad for India captain

Firstpost

Regular skipper Rohit Sharma has been rested for the fifth Australia-India Test in Sydney with Jasprit Bumrah leading the visitors. Rohit Sharma has been rested for the fifth and final Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the side in Rohit’s absence. Timeline of how things went bad for Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma’s …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma ‘rested’ for Sydney Test vs Australia

The Hindu

India captain Rohit Sharma was excluded from the Playing XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Whatever is in the team’s best interest we are looking to do that.” India made two changes in the playing XI with Rohit going out and Akash Deep ruled out due to a back issue. …

3 months 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 …

3 months ago

Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test!

Deccan Chronicle

Sydney: Team India red ball and ODI captain Rohit Sharma had reportedly opted out of the fifth and final test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground set to begin from Friday. "We will take a call on the playing XI after looking at the pitch," Gambhir gave a cryptic reply to a straight query …

3 months ago

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

The Independent

3 months 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 …

3 months ago

Rohit Sharma set to miss Sydney Test, may never play in whites again: Sources

India Today

Captain Rohit Sharma is likely to be left out of the Indian playing XI for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Sydney. Rohit Sharma made only a cameo appearance in India's final training session ahead of the Test match in Sydney. The development comes after coach Gambhir refused to confirm Rohit's place in the …

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney Test? Gautam Gambhir evades questions

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3 months ago

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney Test? Gautam Gambhir evades questions

India Today

India coach Gautam Gambhir declined to confirm whether captain Rohit Sharma would play in the Sydney Test against Australia when asked directly about his inclusion. While Gambhir confirmed that India would miss fast bowler Akash Deep due to an injury, he remained non-committal regarding the team combination and Rohit’s inclusion in the playing XI. When asked if Rohit would feature …

3 months ago

No discussion with Ajit Agarkar about retirement, Rohit Sharma to continue as India captain in Sydney Test: Report

Hindustan Times

Rohit Sharma is under a truckload of pressure. With a match - India's last chance to hold on to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by registering a win in Sydney - to go in the five-Test series, Rohit, for the first time in his career, is facing the dreaded glare of retirement and it is stronger than ever before. India's skipper Rohit …

3 months ago

Rohit Sharma has earned the right to walk away on his own terms: Michael Clarke

India Today

Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke said that Indian captain Rohit Sharma has earned the right to walk away from the sport on his own terms. The 37-year-old Rohit has faced flak of late, especially after India’s lacklustre outings in the home Test series against New Zealand followed by the Border Gavaskar Trophy on Australian soil. Border Gavaskar Trophy Full Coverage …

3 months ago

Will Rohit Sharma do what's best for Team India in the New Year's Test?

India Today

The knives are out for Rohit Sharma. The newly-formed captain-coach duo of Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir has taken pride in prioritising the team's interests, even when it requires making difficult decisions. 'IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE TEAM' When Shubman Gill was left out of the XI during India’s 184-run defeat in Melbourne, both Rohit and the coaching staff …

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

Top News

3 months 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. With a string of low scores from India's senior men -- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who used to be the back-bone of the team's batting line-up, calls for their retirement, that started as echos grew louder. India red ball and ODI captain, Rohit Sharma after missing …

Top News

3 months 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 …

3 months ago

Rohit Sharma prioritised himself over team's best interests in Melbourne: Aakash Chopra

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma, for the first time in his captaincy career, prioritised himself over the best interests of the team, according to Aakash Chopra. Reflecting on India's team changes during their defeat to Australia in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Chopra provided a strong critique of Rohit's decision to return to the top of the batting order …

'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 …

3 months ago

Rohit Sharma to retire from Tests after Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney? Report suggests India captain is trying to…

Live Mint

Rohit Sharma reportedly contemplates retirement after the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. With fate not in India's hands in the race for the World Test Championship final, the outcome of the fifth and final Test between India and Australia in Sydney could well decide Rohit's future. However, India's chances of qualifying for the final look …

3 months 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 …

3 months ago

‘Captain cry baby’: Australian media slams Rohit Sharma for venting frustration on Yashasvi Jaiswal in Melbourne

Live Mint

After labelling Virat Kohli a ‘clown’, Australian media has now taken a brutal dig at the Indian captain Rohit Sharma going to the extent of calling him ‘Captain cry-baby’. The headline by the newspaper 'The West Australian' came in reaction to Indian captain's animated frustration on young Yashsavi Jaiswal for dropping three catches during Day 4 of India vs Australia …

3 months ago

'Captain Cry Baby': Australian media tears into Rohit Sharma after 'Clown Kohli' controversy over blow-up at Jaiswal

Hindustan Times

Australian media sowed no mercy to India's senior batter Virat Kohli over the Sam Konstas incident at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last week, but they have moved on from the former India captain and found a new target in Rohit Sharma. Australian media tears into Rohit Sharma over blow-up at Yashasvi Jaiswal Day 4 witnessed a see-saw battle between India …

3 months 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, …

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