Rohit Sharma has earned the right to walk away on his own terms: Michael Clarke
5 days, 6 hours 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 In three Tests thus far in the five-match series, Rohit has notched 31 runs at an average of 6.20 with a top score of 10 to his name. Clarke, in the meantime, said that Rohit will take part in the New Year’s Test at the SCG before taking any call on his career.

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

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
18 hours, 25 minutes 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
20 hours, 10 minutes 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 …

Rohit Sharma gets 'not a place for 37-year-old' message for England; Katich drops cheeky 'has career in comedy' remark
22 hours, 38 minutes 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 …

Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview
1 day, 6 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, …

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

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark
1 day, 6 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 …

‘Unfair on some boys but…’: Gavaskar's blunt ‘Ranji Trophy’ advice for out-of-form Rohit Sharma
1 day, 7 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 …

Farhan Akhtar hails ‘superstar’ Rohit Sharma's decision to stand down, criticises those ‘tearing him down’
2 days ago

Farhan Akhtar hails ‘superstar’ Rohit Sharma's decision to stand down, criticises those ‘tearing him down’

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar has praised Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma after his decision to stand down from the ongoing fifth Australia Test. Farhan Akhtar praises Rohit Sharma Farhan wrote that instead of people applauding Rohit for his “selflessness, the majority is tearing him down”. Sharing the photo, Farhan captioned the post, “Just have to get this off my chest.This guy …

Pathan rues not playing under Rohit Sharma, gets epic one-liner in return from IND captain: 'Tab main chhota baccha...'
2 days, 1 hour 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 …

I have not retired, I just stood down from this Test: Rohit
2 days, 4 hours ago

I have not retired, I just stood down from this Test: Rohit

Deccan Chronicle  

Senior India batter Rohit Sharma on Saturday categorically denied his retirement rumours and said he "stood down" from the ongoing Sydney Test against Australia on account of poor form.Grappling with modest form, Rohit "opted to rest" from the Sydney Test, handing over the leadership duties to Jasprit Bumrah, sparking widespread speculations about his future. That I am not able 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 days, 4 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 …

Watch: Rohit Sharma's 'I am not going anywhere' remark leaves Irfan in splits
2 days, 6 hours ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma's 'I am not going anywhere' remark leaves Irfan in splits

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma cleared the air about his Test cricket future in a candid interview during the lunch break on Day 2 of the Sydney Test. The conversation, filled with honesty and a touch of humor, saw Rohit dismiss speculations about retirement, affirming that he wasn’t going anywhere. Life changes every second, and I’m hopeful this will too.” – …

I stood down: Rohit Sharma breaks silence on missing Sydney Test in bold interview
2 days, 6 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 …

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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2 days, 20 hours 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 …

Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test: When was the last time an Indian captain was dropped?
3 days, 3 hours ago

Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test: When was the last time an Indian captain was dropped?

Live Mint  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma did not feature in India's XI for the fifth and final Test match against Australia in Sydney. Jasprit Bumrah, who took Rohit's place as the Indian skipper, confirmed that the veteran batter had decided to opt out of the match in ‘team interest’. However, Rohit's name was nowhere to be found in the Indian team Test …

We've probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri
3 days, 3 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
3 days, 5 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 …

Rohit Sharma dropping himself was emotional call, can't explain more: Rishabh Pant
3 days, 6 hours ago

Rohit Sharma dropping himself was emotional call, can't explain more: Rishabh Pant

India Today  

Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant described regular skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to drop himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney as an emotional yet selfless act. Pant highlighted Rohit's selflessness and leadership, calling the opener "a true leader" for making the difficult choice to sit out and hand over the captaincy to Jasprit Bumrah. IND vs AUS, …

Rohit Sharma deserved more respect, captain should never be dropped: Navjot Sidhu
3 days, 6 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
3 days, 6 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
3 days, 6 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 …

He's been dropped: Mark Taylor slams Rohit Sharma's 'resting' antics at SCG
3 days, 6 hours ago

He's been dropped: Mark Taylor slams Rohit Sharma's 'resting' antics at SCG

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Mark Taylor has slammed India for their use of the phrase 'resting Rohit Sharma'. Taylor's comments came after stand-in India captain Jasprit Bumrah announced that Rohit had opted to rest himself from the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Full Coverage India captain Jasprit Bumrah said at the toss that Rohit Sharma had taken …

Rohit Sharma has played his last Test in Melbourne, India will move on: Gavaskar
3 days, 6 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
3 days, 6 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 …

Bold call from Rohit Sharma to rest himself for Sydney Test: Ravi Shastri
3 days, 6 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 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain
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3 days, 6 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 …

Sharma’s karma as India crumbles after skipper dropped for 5th test against Australia
3 days, 7 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 …

No Rohit Sharma in Sydney? List of captains to get dropped in middle of series; 37-year-old to become India's first
3 days, 16 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 …

India coach coy on picking struggling captain Rohit Sharma for final Australia Test
3 days, 19 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
3 days, 19 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 …

India need to put on 'team face' in Sydney to pull themselves out of mess of their own making
3 days, 20 hours ago

India need to put on 'team face' in Sydney to pull themselves out of mess of their own making

Firstpost  

So much hinges on the outcome of the Sydney Test for skipper Rohit Sharma, for coach Gautam Gambhir, under mounting scrutiny after a string of underwhelming performances, and for Virat Kohli, whose century in Perth is increasingly beginning to look like an aberration. The expectation when the Indian coach turned up for Thursday afternoon’s press conference – his first interaction …

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney Test? Gautam Gambhir evades questions
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4 days, 6 hours 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 …

Don't take things for granted: Details of Gambhir's fiery dressing room speech
4 days, 6 hours ago

Don't take things for granted: Details of Gambhir's fiery dressing room speech

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir delivered a strongly-worded speech in the dressing room following the team’s 184-run defeat to Australia in Melbourne, critically assessing both the performance and attitude of the players. Gambhir’s address, a stern yet constructive talk, was made in front of the entire squad, including senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Gautam Gambhir did not confirm …

Rohit Sharma set to miss Sydney Test, may never play in whites again: Sources
4 days, 6 hours 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 …

Won't be shocked if Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket: Ravi Shastri
4 days, 6 hours ago

Won't be shocked if Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former coach Ravi Shastri has said he wouldn't be surprised if India captain Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket. However, if selected for a farewell match, Ravi Shastri believes Rohit should play without any baggage as India fights to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and keep their World Test Championship 2025 final hopes alive in Sydney. Shastri's remarks came after India …

'Rohit Sharma has earned the right to walk on own terms': Aussie great shuts rumours as 'alarming' Bumrah detail exposed
4 days, 16 hours ago

'Rohit Sharma has earned the right to walk on own terms': Aussie great shuts rumours as 'alarming' Bumrah detail exposed

Hindustan Times  

Amid the growing speculations over Rohit Sharma's future in Test cricket and potential retirement after the end of the fifth and final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia in Sydney, former Australia captain Michael Clarke jumped to India captain's defence, saying that he has earned the right to draw curtains on his career on his own terms. …

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in jeopardy as Team India’s ‘Mr Fix-It’ vies for leadership role: Report
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5 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 …

Will Rohit Sharma do what's best for Team India in the New Year's Test?
5 days, 6 hours 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 …

‘Selfish’ Rohit Sharma didn’t think about team: Aakash Chopra slams Indian captain after India’s loss to Australia
5 days, 18 hours 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?
Top News
5 days, 23 hours 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 …

Rohit Sharma to announce retirement from red-ball cricket after Sydney Test?
Top News
5 days, 23 hours 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 …

Cricket-Melbourne defeat brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to exit test arena
6 days, 1 hour ago

Cricket-Melbourne defeat brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to exit test arena

Hindustan Times  

By Amlan Chakraborty Cricket-Melbourne defeat brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to exit test arena NEW DELHI, - Speculation that India captain Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli are set to call time on their test careers has snowballed as the veteran pair continue to struggle in the five-test series in Australia. India, who won their last two test …

Rohit Sharma prioritised himself over team's best interests in Melbourne: Aakash Chopra
6 days, 6 hours 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 …

"Rohit Sharma's form isn't supporting him": Irfan Pathan
6 days, 8 hours ago

"Rohit Sharma's form isn't supporting him": Irfan Pathan

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Former cricketer Irfan Pathan slammed Rohit Sharma's ongoing struggles with form, suggesting his place in the team is secured more by captaincy than his batting performance. "Rohit Sharma's form isn't supporting him": Irfan Pathan "A player who has made about 20,000 runs yet the way Rohit is struggling now, it seems his form is not supporting him at …

Rohit Sharma will earn my respect if he says 'I'll drop myself': Ex-India cricketer ready for 'abuses'; 'Play Sarfaraz'
6 days, 15 hours ago

Rohit Sharma will earn my respect if he says 'I'll drop myself': Ex-India cricketer ready for 'abuses'; 'Play Sarfaraz'

Hindustan Times  

Out-of-form Rohit Sharma should consider dropping himself from India's Playing XI in the Sydney Test against Australia, feels former cricketer Atul Wassan, believing in the theory that the team needs to have its best 11 players to win a Test match. In fact, the only Test which India have won thus far in the series is the one in which …

‘If Rohit Sharma wasn’t the captain, he might not be in playing XI': Irfan Pathan's blunt take
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6 days, 17 hours ago

‘If Rohit Sharma wasn’t the captain, he might not be in playing XI': Irfan Pathan's blunt take

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma is struggling for runs, and the right-handed batter has been going through tough times in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Irfan Pathan did not mince his words as he gave a blunt assessment of Rohit Sharma's form. Irfan Pathan said Rohit Sharma's place in the playing XI would not have been assured if he was not the …

'I saw Rohit Sharma get emotional; he is tired': India captain's 'unusual' body language suggests retirement is near
Top News
6 days, 17 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Rohit Sharma to retire from Tests after Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney? Report suggests India captain is trying to…
6 days, 22 hours 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 …

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