'Rohit Sharma always in hurry...': Dinesh Karthik's honest-to-goodness take on India captain before World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

'Rohit Sharma always in hurry...': Dinesh Karthik's honest-to-goodness take on India captain before World Cup

Hindustan Times  

When India last lifted the One Day International World Cup title, Rohit Sharma was obviously ecstatic for his teammates and over the moon as an Indian but deep down, there was a regret… a sense of disappointment. Since then, India have only made it to the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup and the Men In Blue last won an ICC trophy back in 2013. Karthik spoke at length about the rise and rise of Rohit Karthik, who was a part of India's T20 World Cup last year in Australia, observed that Rohit might be gearing up for his final appearance at the ODI edition of the ICC event. 'This could be Rohit's last ODI World Cup' "He is made for big things and has achieved a lot in his career. Tasked to end India's 12-year wait for an ODI world title in 50-over cricket, Rohit, in his maiden ICC event, took the Men In Blue to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup last year in Australia.

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Rohit Sharma to open, KL Rahul at No.3 in place of Shubman Gill; Washington Sundar to return in India's XI: Reports
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Rohit Sharma to open, KL Rahul at No.3 in place of Shubman Gill; Washington Sundar to return in India's XI: Reports

Hindustan Times  

India are set to opt for a batting-order overhaul in the Boxing Day Test as captain Rohit Sharma is likely to get back to opening the batting. India captain Rohit Sharma is set to open in Melbourne The move could also send a message to Shubman Gill, whose last Test fifty outside India came way back in 2021. In the …

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy mantra – leading by empathy
15 hours, 43 minutes ago

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy mantra – leading by empathy

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne: Captaincy demands a mindset as varied as the individuals in the squad. “Jaiswal’s coming here for the first time,” said Rohit on Tuesday. You know, when you travel abroad, it’s not that easy to put on those big runs every time you step out. And when you get in, that is when you cannot leave that opportunity of scoring …

India vs Australia fourth Test in Melbourne: Indian captain Rohit Sharma press conference ahead of the fourth Test on December 24, 2024
21 hours, 19 minutes 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 …

Rohit Sharma breaks silence on Virat Kohli's outside off-stump woes: ‘You only said he’s a modern-day great'
23 hours, 56 minutes ago

Rohit Sharma breaks silence on Virat Kohli's outside off-stump woes: ‘You only said he’s a modern-day great'

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma ended his silence on Virat Kohli's struggles with deliveries outside the off stump. In his unique style, Rohit first broke into laughter and then replied to the reporter using his own words when asked about Kohli's form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's captain Rohit Sharma, right, and teammate Virat Kohli leave the field The former …

Manjrekar advises Rohit Sharma to channelise inner ‘Pujara’ once again: ‘He is short of confidence…’
1 day, 15 hours 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 …

Rohit Sharma's 'embarrassing' struggle against part-timer Padikkal sparks concerns, fans says, 'he is in the endgame'
2 days, 1 hour ago

Rohit Sharma's 'embarrassing' struggle against part-timer Padikkal sparks concerns, fans says, 'he is in the endgame'

Hindustan Times  

Concerns around India captain Rohit Sharma's form increased further ahead of the start of the fourth Test match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after a footage of the 37-year-old struggling against part-time bowler Devdutt Padikkal went viral on social media. India's Rohit Sharma walks off the field after his dismissal by Australia's bowler Pat Cummins The ongoing tour …

Rohit Sharma outclassed by Devdutt Padikkal in nets, netizens call it ‘embarrassing’
2 days, 3 hours ago

Rohit Sharma outclassed by Devdutt Padikkal in nets, netizens call it ‘embarrassing’

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma hasn't been in the best of form in Test cricket for some time now, and his poor form has continued in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. In the midst of all the chatter, a new video has emerged of Team India's net practice session in Melbourne where Rohit was outclassed by his teammate and part-time spinner …

Rohit should change his tactics, be more attacking batting at No. 6: Ravi Shastri
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2 days, 20 hours ago

Rohit should change his tactics, be more attacking batting at No. 6: Ravi Shastri

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: With skipper Rohit Sharma struggling to decipher a way to score runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former India coach Ravi Shastri says the stylish batter should go in with a clear mindset, change his tactics, and attack the bowlers. "I would like to see Rohit Sharma, his tactics change a bit because he can still be extremely dangerous at …

Injury scare for Rohit Sharma, Indian captain hit on left knee ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia
3 days, 3 hours 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 …

Rohit Sharma advised to bat at no. 3 amidst struggling form Down Under: ‘That is a mantra for any batter’
3 days, 16 hours ago

Rohit Sharma advised to bat at no. 3 amidst struggling form Down Under: ‘That is a mantra for any batter’

Hindustan Times  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has advised skipper Rohit Sharma to spend more time in the middle to get his rhythm back. Rohit Sharma has registered only one double-digit score in three innings in the ongoing Test series against Australia. ‘Rohit Sharma needs two or three shots…’ Bangar also provided a solution to Rohit's worries. Rohit Sharma needs two …

Rohit Sharma's Unwanted ODI Record: A Historic First No Indian Captain Would Want
3 days, 20 hours ago

Rohit Sharma's Unwanted ODI Record: A Historic First No Indian Captain Would Want

ABP News  

The year 2024 has been a mixed journey for Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma. Also on ABP Live | IND vs AUS 4th Test: KL Rahul's Freak Injury Scare Caught On Camera - WATCH Also, Rohit became the first Indian captain to suffer a 3-0 home Test series loss. Indian cricket team, under captain Rohit, lost a Test series 3-0 …

‘Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should watch videos where they scored centuries after centuries’: Sunil Gavaskar to HT
3 days, 20 hours ago

‘Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should watch videos where they scored centuries after centuries’: Sunil Gavaskar to HT

Hindustan Times  

It will be no exaggeration to classify the Indian batting into two eras – Before Gavaskar and After Gavaskar. “I just get the feeling that there is a certain urgency, a certain rush that the Indian batters are showing, which on Australian surfaces when the ball is new and the bounce is something that you are not used to, is …

Michael Clarke gives ex-Australia captain's example to inspire Rohit Sharma's comeback with bat: 'He will tell you...'
5 days, 5 hours ago

Michael Clarke gives ex-Australia captain's example to inspire Rohit Sharma's comeback with bat: 'He will tell you...'

Hindustan Times  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma's form has been a cause of worry for the side in the longest format. Rohit has struggled in Tests ever since the beginning of the home season in August earlier this year; in Australia, his performances only dipped further, with Rohit failing to breach double figures in Adelaide. India's Rohit Sharma walks off the field after …

Rohit on Ashwin retirement: Heard this when I came to Perth, but convinced him to stay till pink-ball Test
6 days, 21 hours ago

Rohit on Ashwin retirement: Heard this when I came to Perth, but convinced him to stay till pink-ball Test

The Hindu  

It was a Wednesday of speculations while the rains drenched the Gabba. Facing the media after Ashwin left the press-conference hall, the Indian skipper said: “Some decisions are very personal and I don’t think too many questions should be asked. He was very sure about what he wanted to do and the team completely backed his thought process.” Speaking about …

Ravichandran Ashwin makes special mention for 4 Indian teammates during retirement speech, says ’There’s a bit left…’
6 days, 23 hours ago

Ravichandran Ashwin makes special mention for 4 Indian teammates during retirement speech, says ’There’s a bit left…’

Live Mint  

Ravichandran Ashwin made a special mention for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara during his retirement speech on Wednesday after the veteran off-spinner bid adieu to international cricket after an illustrious career that spanned for 14 years. Ashwin's retirement from international cricket came moments after India drew the third Test against Australia in the ongoing Border Gavaskar …

Sunil Gavaskar makes staggering Rohit Sharma claim during IND vs AUS 3rd Test at Gabba, says ‘He himself will step down’
1 week ago

Sunil Gavaskar makes staggering Rohit Sharma claim during IND vs AUS 3rd Test at Gabba, says ‘He himself will step down’

Live Mint  

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar made a staggering claim that Rohit Sharma is likely to step down as the captain of the Indian cricket team if the Mumbai batter's lean patch with the bat continues in Melbourne and Sydney in the final two Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gavaskar felt that if Rohit fails to make a mark at the Melbourne …

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?
1 week ago

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?

India TV News  

After India’s unexpected 0-3 Test series loss at home against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma said, "We are allowed one such performance in 12 years,” and some of us seemed to have accepted his reasoning given India’s success in red-ball cricket in the last few years. Image Source : INDIA TVRohit Sharma's downfall as Test captain in 2024 In the 2024-25 …

Rohit Sharma: Latest failure at Gabba pushes India skipper to deep depths of despondency
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1 week ago

Rohit Sharma: Latest failure at Gabba pushes India skipper to deep depths of despondency

Firstpost  

On day four of the third Test, having put in all the hard yards, Rohit threw his hand away with a loose waft outside off to his counterpart Cummins, his slow shuffle off the park for a 27-ball 10 reflective of the dark clouds of self-doubt rummaging through his mind. Having missed the Perth victory, Rohit decided that India would …

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

Rohit Sharma set to 'retire'? India captain's gloves act after Gabba dismissal sparks end of Test career speculations
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma set to 'retire'? India captain's gloves act after Gabba dismissal sparks end of Test career speculations

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma's woeful run continued in Test cricket as he nicked off to Pat Cummins in the opening half hour on Day 4 of the third Tet match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Brisbane. India's Rohit Sharma walks off the field after his dismissal by Australia's bowler Pat Cummins on day four of the third Test match …

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters
1 week, 1 day 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 …

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Day 4 Live Updates: Rain halts play after KL Rahul fifty, Rohit exit
1 week, 1 day ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Day 4 Live Updates: Rain halts play after KL Rahul fifty, Rohit exit

India Today  

Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul scored a total of 783 runs together in that series, with Rohit leading from the front. Rohit top-scored for India with 368 runs in 4 matches, while KL Rahul scored 315. In the Lord's Test match, one that India won by 151 runs, Rohit attacked Sam Curran with 4 boundaries, after blunting the new-ball attack. …

Walking wicket, clueless: Fans react as India captain Rohit Sharma fails again
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1 week, 1 day ago

Walking wicket, clueless: Fans react as India captain Rohit Sharma fails again

India Today  

Rohit Sharma's poor run of form during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy continued as the India captain failed to impress with the bat during Day 4 of the Gabba Test. AUS vs IND, Gabba Test Day 4 Live Updates Rohit arrived at the crease when India were 44 for 4 on Day 3 and had lost Rishabh Pant. Rohit would get an …

Need runs overseas, call KL Rahul: Pundits praise India batter after Gabba knock
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Rohit Sharma low on confidence, does not trust his technique: Dinesh Karthik
1 week, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma low on confidence, does not trust his technique: Dinesh Karthik

India Today  

Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik analysed Rohit Sharma's form slump after Day 4 of the Gabba Test match. Analysing Rohit Sharma's technique on Cricbuzz, Karthik argued that the India captain was low on confidence and that made technical issues creep up in his batting. Gabba Test, Day 4: Report | Highlights Karthik argued that Rohit needed to get out of …

‘Could Rohit Sharma have come at No. 5?’: India's batting line-up under scanner after Rishabh Pant's repeated failure
1 week, 1 day ago

‘Could Rohit Sharma have come at No. 5?’: India's batting line-up under scanner after Rishabh Pant's repeated failure

Hindustan Times  

Former batting coach Sanjay Bangar has raised questions on India's batting line-up and suggested it would be better for the team if Rishabh Pant came out at number 6. India's captain Rohit Sharma, right, talks to Rishabh Pant during play on day two of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba. Bangar further said that skipper …

Hard couple of weeks await India if they lose Gabba Test: Dinesh Karthik
1 week, 2 days ago

Hard couple of weeks await India if they lose Gabba Test: Dinesh Karthik

India Today  

Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik feels that tough times await India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy if they lose the 3rd Test match of the series in Brisbane. Speaking after Day 3 of the Test match, Karthik said that if India failed to avoid follow-on, the team was most likely to lose the Test match. Karthik hoped that KL Rahul and …

Rohit Sharma my brother, play with more energy: Hayden's message to India captain
1 week, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma my brother, play with more energy: Hayden's message to India captain

India Today  

Former Australia skipper Matthew Hayden has called on India captain Rohit Sharma to bat with energy and aggression as he takes the crease on Day 4 of the Brisbane Test. Speaking to Star Sports, Hayden expressed his desire to see a more energetic Rohit Sharma at the crease, a trait he feels has been absent in the ongoing Border Gavaskar …

Rohit Sharma's half-hearted captaincy approach leaves India on backfoot after Travis Head's onslaught
1 week, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma's half-hearted captaincy approach leaves India on backfoot after Travis Head's onslaught

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma was punished for his half-hearted captaincy approach as Travis Head slammed an aggressive century on Day 2 of third Australia-India Test in Brisbane on Sunday. Travis Head’s love affair with Indian bowling continues A love affair with the Indian bowling that began in the final of the World Test Championship at The Oval in June last year and …

Rohit Sharma's captaincy 'clueless': Fans, pundits slam poor Brisbane Test show
1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma's captaincy 'clueless': Fans, pundits slam poor Brisbane Test show

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was once again criticised by fans on social media for his captaincy during Day 2 of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane. AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 2 Live Pranit Malik X account However, much to everyone’s surprise, India didn’t seem proactive in their tactics to dismiss the southpaw. Border Gavaskar Trophy: …

Rohit Sharma's struggles with bat only matched by confusing captaincy: Ian Chappell
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma's struggles with bat only matched by confusing captaincy: Ian Chappell

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Ian Chappel has hit out at Rohit Sharma for his poor batting and confusing captaincy. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Full Coverage Former India head coach and cricketer Ravi Shasri criticised Rohit Sharma's ultra-defensive fields against Travis Head on air calling it one of the ‘worst set ups’. IND vs AUS, 3rd Test, Day 2: Match Report | Full …

Onus on Rohit, Kohli as India gear up for potentially make-or-break Test
1 week, 4 days ago

Onus on Rohit, Kohli as India gear up for potentially make-or-break Test

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane, Rohit Sharma's elegance and Virat Kohli's class will face the ultimate 'Test' when India take on an Australian team eager to set the record straight on a spicy Gabba track in the third game of the Border-Gavaskar series, starting Saturday. Rohit, Kohli and the constant chatter ======================== The decibel levels of "outside noise" about the duo's waning form have …

Rohit must return to opening if he has to throw the first punch: Shastri
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit must return to opening if he has to throw the first punch: Shastri

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane, Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who knows a thing or two about winning Test rubbers in Australia, on Thursday asked India skipper Rohit Sharma to return to the opening slot "if he has to throw the first punch" on an opponent brimming with confidence. HT Image Shastri was serving as team director when India won their maiden Test …

'Rohit Sharma Is Overweight...': Former South African Cricketer Fat-Shames Indian Skipper
1 week, 5 days ago

'Rohit Sharma Is Overweight...': Former South African Cricketer Fat-Shames Indian Skipper

ABP News  

Indian cricket team's captain Rohit Sharma's form and fitness have become major concerns during the ongoing IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Former South African cricketer Daryl Cullinan added fuel to the debate by criticizing Rohit's fitness in an interview with InsideSport. Uncertain future as an Opener in Tests In Rohit's absence, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opened the innings in …

Rohit Sharma set to return as opener in Brisbane; KL Rahul likely to find place in middle-order in IND vs AUS 3rd Test
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma set to return as opener in Brisbane; KL Rahul likely to find place in middle-order in IND vs AUS 3rd Test

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma is set to return as an opener in the third Test against Australia, which starts in Brisbane on December 14. Instead, he kept faith in the successful pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, who ruled the roost in India's 295-run victory in the first Test. With the series locked at 1-1 and the World Test …

Flat-track bully: Former South Africa player makes controversial comments on Rohit Sharma
1 week, 5 days ago

Flat-track bully: Former South Africa player makes controversial comments on Rohit Sharma

Deccan Chronicle  

Former South African batsman Daryll Cullinan made controversial remarks on Team India captain Rohit Sharma during an interview with Insidesport. Rohit is not in a good physical condition for the hard grind of a four or five-match Test series," the former Proteas player opined. Terming Rohit Sharma is the best in home conditions, Cullinan raised eyebrows about the 37-year-old's form …

'Rohit Sharma overweight; is a flat-track bully': Former South Africa batter launches scathing attack on India captain
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1 week, 5 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 …

The captains' clash: Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli in Tests, white-ball cricket
1 week, 6 days ago

The captains' clash: Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli in Tests, white-ball cricket

India Today  

Few debates in Indian cricket stir as much fervour as the comparison between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Record in SENA Countries The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy is Rohit's second Test series as a captain in SENA countries. Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Runs as Test Captain While Kohli has been a more dominating captain than …

Rohit's Test form concern for India? Ponting reveals ideal batting position
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit's Test form concern for India? Ponting reveals ideal batting position

India Today  

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting opened up if Rohit Sharma's batting form is becoming a concern for Team India. Brisbane Test: All you need to know Ponting was asked if Rohit's form was becoming a concern for Team India and the Australian great said that the Indian captain himself must be aware as to where he has been going wrong. …

Rohit Sharma's Batting Order: A Debate Among Legends
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma's Batting Order: A Debate Among Legends

Deccan Chronicle  

Rohit Sharma, one of India's cricketing stalwarts, has recently been the center of a strategic debate regarding his batting order. This decision has sparked discussions among cricketing legends, with former players like Sunil Gavaskar and Harbhajan Singh suggesting that Rohit should instead bat at number one. What are your thoughts on Rohit Sharma's batting order? If Rohit wants to bat …

Rohit Sharma accused of 'letting Australia out of jail' as Bumrah wins brownie points for captaincy: 'Be more proactive'
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma accused of 'letting Australia out of jail' as Bumrah wins brownie points for captaincy: 'Be more proactive'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia batter Simon Katich has urged Rohit Sharma to show more spark in his captaincy, especially towards his bowlers, following India's loss to Australia in the 2nd Test at Adelaide. Under Jasprit Bumrah, India started the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on a rousing note, beating Australia by 295 runs, but Rohit's return was marked by a 10-wicket-defeat in the day-night Test, …

‘I've never seen a team with one bowler. Rohit has been told…’: Ex-India star says ‘series over if Bumrah is injured’
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2 weeks ago

‘I've never seen a team with one bowler. Rohit has been told…’: Ex-India star says ‘series over if Bumrah is injured’

Hindustan Times  

Concerns over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness are on the rise. Ever since Bumrah went down clutching his inner thigh in the first over with the second new ball in Australia's first innings in Adelaide, the frowns in the Indian camp have been quite visible. India's Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes Rohit can't give long spells …

IND vs AUS: Under-pressure Rohit Sharma must tick 2 boxes in Brisbane, say pundits
2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Under-pressure Rohit Sharma must tick 2 boxes in Brisbane, say pundits

India Today  

Rohit Sharma needs to rediscover his form with the bat to gain greater confidence in his captaincy during the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane, according to Cheteshwar Pujara and Harbhajan Singh. REGAIN FORM ASAP, PUJARA TELLS ROHIT Speaking to the broadcasters ahead of the third Test, India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara emphasised the importance of Rohit spending …

Rohit Sharma gets support from 1983 World Cup winner after Adelaide loss
2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma gets support from 1983 World Cup winner after Adelaide loss

India Today  

Former India cricketer Kirti Azad has jumped to Rohit Sharma’s defence after India’s crushing 10-wicket defeat in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. Following India’s loss, Rohit has been subjected to widespread criticism for failing to lead his team from the front like Jasprit Bumrah did in the first Test. Further speaking ahead, Azad mentioned that the loss in …

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

Jasprit Bumrah's use of bowlers was far better than Rohit Sharma: Simon Katich
2 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah's use of bowlers was far better than Rohit Sharma: Simon Katich

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Simon Katich feels that Jasprit Bumrah’s use of his bowlers was far superior to Rohit Sharma in Adelaide. However, captain Rohit failed to keep the team’s winning momentum going under his leadership as India lost the second Test by ten wickets allowing Australia to make a comeback in the series. Border Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage Further speaking …

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

Against Red Kookaburra in Gabba, Rohit might be better off batting at No.6
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Against Red Kookaburra in Gabba, Rohit might be better off batting at No.6

India Today  

He is being encouraged to return to opening by the talking heads of Indian cricket but Rohit Sharma may just avoid being swayed by the proverbial outside noise and stick to the number six slot for at least the third Test against Australia in Brisbane starting this weekend. Rohit, who was on paternity break during the opening Test and scored …

Rohit Sharma's 'lacklustre captaincy' called out in unflinching verdict over Bumrah stance: 'Let's call spade a spade'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma's 'lacklustre captaincy' called out in unflinching verdict over Bumrah stance: 'Let's call spade a spade'

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra criticised Rohit Sharma's captaincy in the second Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia in Adelaide. India's captain Rohit Sharma reacts during the presentation ceremony of the second cricket test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia, Sunday, Dec. 8 Head, once again, emerged as India's tormentor as …

‘Let it go’: Kapil Dev's sharp 'Jasprit Bumrah' verdict amid talks that Rohit Sharma should step down as India captain
2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Let it go’: Kapil Dev's sharp 'Jasprit Bumrah' verdict amid talks that Rohit Sharma should step down as India captain

Hindustan Times  

1983 World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev has no doubts over Rohit Sharma's captaincy credentials amidst recent criticism after India lost the Adelaide Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The legendary all-rounder served Rohit's naysayers a 2024 T20 World Cup reminder and said when he led the team to glory six months back nobody questioned his captaincy. “With one or two performances, …

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