Pink-ball Test: Ahmedabad pitch had no demons, India also made lot of mistakes - Rohit Sharma
3 years, 10 months ago

Pink-ball Test: Ahmedabad pitch had no demons, India also made lot of mistakes - Rohit Sharma

India Today  

India's senior opening batsman Rohit Sharma defended the pitch for the Pink-ball Test in Ahmedabad, saying there were no real demons on it and batsmen from both sides made mistakes that led to an incredibly early finish. Speaking about the much-criticised pitch, Rohit Sharma said it was nice to bat on when settled and batsmen needed more concentration and the right approach to scoring runs. It was a nice pitch to bat on, once you're in, you can score runs as well," Rohit said during a virtual press conference. 'You can't just keep blocking' Stressing about the importance of looking to score runs on a pitch like the one in Ahmedabad, Rohit added: "When you are playing on a pitch like that, you need to have an intent and look to score runs as well.

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VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket
6 days, 1 hour 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 …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir
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6 days, 9 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 '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 …

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia
1 week, 1 day 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 …

VIDEO | Rohit, Virat need to fire if we are to level the series against Australia: Madan Lal
1 week, 2 days ago

VIDEO | Rohit, Virat need to fire if we are to level the series against Australia: Madan Lal

The Hindu  

Former India cricketer Madan Lal feels that India lost the Boxing day Test match due to its own errors and emphasised that Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli need to contribute more if India is to draw the series. He expressed concern at Rohit and Kohli’s form “Virat and Rohit have to score if we are to level the series, …

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 …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit ponders on ‘disturbing’ form, hopes India can turn tide in Sydney
1 week, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit ponders on ‘disturbing’ form, hopes India can turn tide in Sydney

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma sat down and grimaced a little. Reflecting on the fourth Test’s defeat against Australia, Rohit said, “Obviously, we had the opportunity to bring the game to us or to draw it. Make sure that when we turn up at Sydney we try and move that momentum towards us.” Asked about Rishabh Pant’s manner of dismissals, Rohit explained: “Pant …

BGT: Rohit Sharma rues missed opportunities, identifies moment that cost India Boxing Day Test match
1 week, 5 days ago

BGT: Rohit Sharma rues missed opportunities, identifies moment that cost India Boxing Day Test match

Op India  

Captain Rohit Sharma rued the missed opportunities after India endured a heavy 184-run defeat in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne against Australia on Monday. The 61-run partnership rubbed salt in India’s wounds as Australia set a 340-run target for India to chase down. The first session left its mark and eventually left India with a pretty “disappointing” result, allowing …

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 …

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 …

'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 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 …

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'
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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 …

'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 …

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, 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, …

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's captaincy pathetic: Ex-selector tears into India skipper in MCG Test
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma's captaincy pathetic: Ex-selector tears into India skipper in MCG Test

India Today  

Former India chief selector MSK Prasad has questioned Rohit Sharma's 'ordinary' run with the bat and his 'pathetic' captaincy in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Rohit Sharma missed the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, which India won by 295 runs in Perth, led by Jasprit Bumrah. AUS vs IND, 4th Test Day 2 Updates "You really raised the topic …

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 …

India vs Australia fourth Test in Melbourne: Indian captain Rohit Sharma press conference ahead of the fourth Test on December 24, 2024
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

India vs Australia fourth Test in Melbourne: Indian captain Rohit Sharma press conference ahead of the fourth Test on December 24, 2024

The Hindu  

In a tiny press-conference hall located in the basement of the massive Melbourne Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma kept nodding his head. It’s not a thing which I should be discussing at every press-conference.” Stepping into the fourth Test with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series level at 1-1, the visiting captain said: “We played some really good cricket and we have been …

IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma Fires Back With A No-Nonsense Response To Question On India’s Batting Order
2 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma Fires Back With A No-Nonsense Response To Question On India’s Batting Order

ABP News  

Melbourne: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, India captain Rohit Sharma has backed star batter Virat Kohli to come back strong in the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. He was also struggling in the three-Test home series against New Zealand, which India lost 3-0 to dent their World Test Championship final hopes. With the ongoing …

Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: High hopes on Indian batters for Boxing Day contest
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: High hopes on Indian batters for Boxing Day contest

The Hindu  

A city that can throw up four seasons in a single day, decided to stick to the straight and the narrow on Tuesday. Melbourne’s whimsical skies turned a bright shade of blue, the sunlight was of the blinding type, hardly a leaf stirred and as the dry heat rose, a whiff of eucalyptus scent wafted in from the trees of …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit focusses on fine-tuning defence ahead of Boxing Day clash
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit focusses on fine-tuning defence ahead of Boxing Day clash

The Hindu  

A city that can throw up four seasons in a single day decided to stick to the straight and the narrow on Tuesday. Melbourne’s whimsical skies turned a bright shade of blue, the sunlight was of the blinding type, hardly a leaf stirred, and as the dry heat rose, a whiff of eucalyptus scent wafted in from the trees of …

Watch: Rohit Sharma to bowl in Melbourne Test? India skipper flaunts grip in nets
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma to bowl in Melbourne Test? India skipper flaunts grip in nets

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma has sparked curiosity among fans and cricket enthusiasts after a video of him showcasing his grip on the ball during a nets session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground went viral on social media. Watch the video here: The Captain cutie Rohit Sharma during today's practice session at MCG Australia.😍âä️ #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/8nYY5zWMxK — 𝐑𝐮𝐬ðáðâðâðââô⁵ December 24, 2024 …

Manjrekar advises Rohit Sharma to channelise inner ‘Pujara’ once again: ‘He is short of confidence…’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Manjrekar advises Rohit Sharma to channelise inner ‘Pujara’ once again: ‘He is short of confidence…’

Hindustan Times  

One of the main batting concerns for India heading into the Boxing Day Test match in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is the form of their senior batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Rohit’s barren run with the bat in Test cricket continues, with only 152 runs in 13 innings since the start of the series against Bangladesh earlier this year. And …

Is Rohit Sharma’s renewed white-ball freedom impacting his Test batting
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Is Rohit Sharma’s renewed white-ball freedom impacting his Test batting

The Hindu  

The basic numbers paint a stark picture of Rohit’s decline. In roughly the same number of innings, he has scored significantly fewer runs, at a much lower average. There has been minimal change in the percentage of false shots played by Rohit, which has risen only slightly from 17.8% in 2021 to 17.9% in 2024. Change in mindset Rather than …

Rohit Sharma uses baseball bat in unique training drill as pressure builds on out-of-form India captain before MCG Test
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma uses baseball bat in unique training drill as pressure builds on out-of-form India captain before MCG Test

Hindustan Times  

Team India captain, Rohit Sharma, is leaving no stone unturned in his preparations for the high-stakes Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In an intense training session on Sunday, Rohit was spotted wielding a baseball bat, a unique method to fine-tune his batting technique ahead of the crucial fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar series. Rohit Sharma …

Injury scare for Rohit Sharma, Indian captain hit on left knee ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Injury scare for Rohit Sharma, Indian captain hit on left knee ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma was hit on his left knee during Team India's net session in Melbourne ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, according to a report in the Times of India. The report notes that the injury did not look too serious and the team physio is taking precautions to ensure that any swelling on Rohit's leg …

India vs Australia Pink Ball Test review in stats: Mitchell Starc on target
3 weeks, 2 days ago

India vs Australia Pink Ball Test review in stats: Mitchell Starc on target

The Hindu  

2 The number of bowlers who have the distinction of claiming a wicket off the very first ball of a Test match on three separate occasions. Bowlers claiming a wicket off the very first ball of a Test match on multiple occasions Dism Bowler For Opp Venue Date Result 3 Pedro Collins WI Ban Dhaka 8 Dec 2002 Won Ban …

BGT 2024-25: Skipper Rohit Sharma reflects on India's performance at Brisbane Test
3 weeks, 2 days ago

BGT 2024-25: Skipper Rohit Sharma reflects on India's performance at Brisbane Test

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane, : Skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday reflected on India's performance in the Brisbane Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, emphasising the team's resolve to keep fighting regardless of the situation. BGT 2024-25: Skipper Rohit Sharma reflects on India's performance at Brisbane Test The third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia ended in a draw on Wednesday due …

I havn't batted well but feeling good about my game: Rohit Sharma
3 weeks, 3 days ago

I havn't batted well but feeling good about my game: Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane, Rohit Sharma is the first to admit that his recent batting form has been below par but he continues to "feel good" about his game, providing him hope for the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. It's just about spending as much time as possible, which I'm pretty sure I'm just there," Rohit said in the post match …

Rohit says India's fightback means nothing for Melbourne
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rohit says India's fightback means nothing for Melbourne

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma said Wednesday his team's gritty fightback against Australia with both bat and ball would not hold any significance for the Boxing Day Test. HT Image Despite being behind for much of the rain-affected third Test, India showed great determination to avoid the follow-on and then take seven quick wickets in Australia's second innings. Australia off-spinner Nathan …

Gabba Test: India struggles at 201/7 at tea on Day 4, need 45 runs to avoid follow-on
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Gabba Test: India struggles at 201/7 at tea on Day 4, need 45 runs to avoid follow-on

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Ravindra Jadeja stonewalled the Australian bowlers with a characteristically doughty fifty, carrying India to 201 for seven at tea on a rain-interrupted fourth day of the third Test here on Tuesday. Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy added 53 runs for the seventh wicket, ensuring that KL Rahul's classy 84 will not go in vain. However, a slice of misfortune …

Gabba Test: Fans speculate Rohit Sharma's retirement after his unusual gesture!
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Gabba Test: Fans speculate Rohit Sharma's retirement after his unusual gesture!

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma sparks speculations of retirement from the longer format after his unusual gesture while walking back to pavilion in the first innings of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Facing 26 deliveries, Rohit looked in control, but a swinging delivery outside off edged the 37-year-old's bat with a little to no foot …

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters

Hindustan Times  

Team India faced yet another batting collapse during the first innings of the Brisbane Test, as the side was left reeling at 51/4 by the end of Day 3. India's KL Rahul walks off the field after losing his wicket during the day two of the second cricket test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide …

Need runs overseas, call KL Rahul: Pundits praise India batter after Gabba knock
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Need runs overseas, call KL Rahul: Pundits praise India batter after Gabba knock

India Today  

Irfan Pathan, Cheteshwar Pujara and Sanjay Bangar heaped praise on KL Rahul after the Indian batter's resilient knock during the Gabba Test. Pujara pointed out that Rahul showed that the Brisbane pitch wasn't a tough track to bat on and it was all about seeing off the new ball. Bangar praised Rahul's game plan at the Gabba and claimed he …

'I just focus on...' - KL Rahul reveals his mantra of success with bat in overseas Tests after Gabba heroics
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'I just focus on...' - KL Rahul reveals his mantra of success with bat in overseas Tests after Gabba heroics

India TV News  

Credit where it's due. Apart from Rahul's brilliant knock, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep also played a huge role in taking India past 246 in the first innings. For India, Rahul attended the press conference at the end of day's play and revealed the mantra of his success in overseas Test matches. Meanwhile, India celebrated avoiding the follow-on but after …

Gill backs Indian batters to fight back at Gabba, says visitors treating remaining matches as 'three-match Test series'
4 weeks ago

Gill backs Indian batters to fight back at Gabba, says visitors treating remaining matches as 'three-match Test series'

Firstpost  

Indian top-order batter Shubman Gill also admitted to being affected by wickets rapidly tumbling at the other end during the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide, as a result of which he was unable to convert his promising starts. AP Shubman Gill backed the Indian batting group to fight back in Brisbane after getting bowled out cheaply twice in as …

'Rohit Sharma overweight; is a flat-track bully': Former South Africa batter launches scathing attack on India captain
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

'Rohit Sharma overweight; is a flat-track bully': Former South Africa batter launches scathing attack on India captain

Hindustan Times  

There's no hiding from the fact that Rohit Sharma is struggling – both as batter and captain. But on the one hand, where the world is rallying behind him to come out of this prolonged slump with a blaze of glory, former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan has launched a scathing attack on the India captain, calling him 'overweight' and …

Gabba pitch to have traditional pace and bounce: Pitch curator
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Gabba pitch to have traditional pace and bounce: Pitch curator

The Hindu  

The pitch for the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba is expected to have a traditional pace and bounce considering the game is scheduled in the early part of the summer and not post-Christmas. "Different times of year definitely makes it different, it can be a slightly different pitch," Gabba curator David Sandurski was quoted as saying …

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara
1 month ago

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma should bat in the middle order in the Brisbane Test match, said Cheteshwar Pujara. Sharma, who had skipped the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 had a terrible outing in the pink ball Test match at Adelaide, scoring a total of 9 runs across two innings. If he has a slightly bigger stride, it …

Shastri's Rohit Sharma fear dismissed with sharp 'Virat Kohli' comparison: ‘Not enough data to prove his success…’
1 month ago

Shastri's Rohit Sharma fear dismissed with sharp 'Virat Kohli' comparison: ‘Not enough data to prove his success…’

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma has been encouraged to return to the opening spot in the playing XI for the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia in Gabba, which will begin on Saturday, following a lean run of form. However, amid the outside noise, former national selector Devang Gandhi dismissed the need for a change in India's …

BGT: Will Rohit Sharma reclaim opening spot for Gabba Test?
1 month ago

BGT: Will Rohit Sharma reclaim opening spot for Gabba Test?

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India's debacle at Adelaide during the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy had raised many questions on the team's performance and structure, with the key dilemma being Rohit Sharma's batting position. According to the reports, team India, who wasted no time after the second Test to hit the nets, have maintained the same batting order. Starting their preparations …

Indian batters focus on red-ball preparations in Adelaide before Brisbane Test
1 month ago

Indian batters focus on red-ball preparations in Adelaide before Brisbane Test

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide, Reeling from their humiliating 10-wicket defeat in the pink-ball Test, the under-fire Indian batters, led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, turned their attention to red-ball preparations with an intensive net session here on Tuesday, aiming to bounce back in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. HT Image While Australia moved to Brisbane for the third Test from Saturday, the Indian team …

India vs Australia second Test: Another sobering defeat for India in pink ball Test at Adelaide
1 month ago

India vs Australia second Test: Another sobering defeat for India in pink ball Test at Adelaide

The Hindu  

India’s travails with the pink ball under Adelaide skies got a second episode over the weekend. If the 2020 outing and the meagre score of 36 are inextricably linked, the second Test of the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series moved towards another sobering defeat. Even as the bowlers tried to pull back from the second day despite Harshit Rana’s expensive overs, …

India's pink-ball frailties exposed under floodlights – Has anything changed since the catastrophe of 36 all out?
1 month ago

India's pink-ball frailties exposed under floodlights – Has anything changed since the catastrophe of 36 all out?

Hindustan Times  

Played two, lost two. The Indian team has plenty to adapt to when it comes to playing pink-ball Tests away from home The December 2020 day-night Test against Tim Paine’s outfit was only India’s second of that kind. Between then and this latest pink-ball disaster, India hosted two night Tests – against England in Ahmedabad in February 2021 and against …

Former Team India Coach Critiques Rohit Sharma's ‘Subdued’ Body Language In India’s 10-Wicket Loss To Australia
1 month ago

Former Team India Coach Critiques Rohit Sharma's ‘Subdued’ Body Language In India’s 10-Wicket Loss To Australia

ABP News  

Former Team India coach Ravi Shastri critiqued Indian team captain Rohit Sharma’s body language, calling it ‘subdued’ during India’s 10-wicket thrashing by Australia in the second IND vs AUS Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on December 8 in Adelaide. Rohit Sharma, who missed out the first IND vs AUS Test at Perth, made a return to the Indian side …

Team India short changed by Rohit, Kohli and senior bowlers in Adelaide humbling
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1 month ago

Team India short changed by Rohit, Kohli and senior bowlers in Adelaide humbling

Firstpost  

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to fire twice in as many days after Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj’s inability to make the brand new pink ball talk on Day 1 had a major effect on the fate of the second Test in Adelaide, which ended in a decisive Australian victory. Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and the rest …

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Rohit rues missed chances, lack of enough runs on board after loss to Australia
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Rohit rues missed chances, lack of enough runs on board after loss to Australia

The Hindu  

Holding a mirror to himself and the team, Rohit Sharma was a picture of introspection in the press conference at the Adelaide Oval here on Sunday evening. It is just that we didn’t play well enough and Australia played better cricket than us. We probably were 30 to 40 runs short in the first innings and there were opportunities when …

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