No Rohit Sharma in Sydney? List of captains to get dropped in middle of series; 37-year-old to become India's first
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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 line-up, with KL Rahul slated to return as opener. List of captains to get dropped in the middle of an international series If Rohit does get dropped on Friday, he will become the first Indian captain to be benched in the middle of an international series and the first overall since 2014 when Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq dropped himself from the third ODI against Australia, leaving Shahid Afridi to lead the team in his stead.

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'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'
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'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'

Hindustan Times  

India's rather forgettable 2024/25 season came to an end with them losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. The result, that comes at the end of a run in which India lost an ODI series to Sri Lanka for the first time since 1997 and were whitewashed at home by New Zealand, has prompted former spinner …

India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat
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India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat

Hindustan Times  

India contemplated Test cricket without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on Monday after the star duo again failed to fire in the bruising series defeat to Australia. India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat With out-of-form skipper Rohit missing, the visitors went down by six wickets in the fifth and final Test on Sunday in Sydney to …

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy
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Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy

Hindustan Times  

India's long Test calendar ended on a disastrous note on Sunday as the team suffered back-to-back series defeats, which not only saw them concede the top spot in the World Test Championship points table, but also got eliminated from the race to make the final. KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya with Adam Zampa at the end of ICC Men's Cricket …

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form
1 day, 11 hours ago

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes it is time for India to move ahead of the "star culture" and raised questions about the team's sudden downfall after the T20 World Cup success, in a video posted on his YouTube Channel. "Everything was fine till Dravid was there.,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form Everything seems to …

Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'
1 day, 11 hours 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 …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
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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
2 days, 7 hours 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, Virat still have the hunger: India coach Gautam Gambhir
2 days, 7 hours ago

Rohit, Virat still have the hunger: India coach Gautam Gambhir

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: No one in the team will say it but they are all surely thinking it. India's team head coach Gautam Gambhir looks on during a warm up session at the Sydney Cricket Ground. “I can’t talk about the future of any player,” Gambhir said at the press conference at the SCG after the series. But ultimately, as we all …

Rohit Sharma gets 'not a place for 37-year-old' message for England; Katich drops cheeky 'has career in comedy' remark
2 days, 9 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia opener Simon Katich sent a brutal warning to India captain Rohit Sharma for India's tour of England later in the summer, which will mark the beginning of the fresh World Test Championship cycle, saying that the series might not be the one where he could regain his form. India's captain Rohit Sharma reacts after his dismissal during a …

Rohit Sharma interview triggers memes fest: Einstein, Da Vinci parodies add to fun
2 days, 17 hours ago

Rohit Sharma interview triggers memes fest: Einstein, Da Vinci parodies add to fun

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was the subject of massive social media trolling after his bold interview during the Sydney Test. Rohit would start off the interview by saying that he 'stood down' for the match as the team needed an in-form player in the side instead of him who was struggling with the bat. Rohit would also say that he …

Perfect Perth, sore Sydney: Jasprit Bumrah vs Australia ends in an anti-climax
2 days, 17 hours ago

Perfect Perth, sore Sydney: Jasprit Bumrah vs Australia ends in an anti-climax

India Today  

To say Jasprit Bumrah was the best player for India during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy would be a massive understatement. After hundreds from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli helped India set a target of 534 for Australia to win, Bumrah added another 3 to his tally to secure the victory. Bumrah vs Australia After the Perth win, Bumrah handed back the …

Rohit Sharma for England? Test cricket not for 37-year-olds at top-order: Katich
2 days, 17 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 …

Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview
2 days, 17 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, …

5 Reasons why India lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia
2 days, 17 hours ago

5 Reasons why India lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia

India Today  

India’s dominance over Australia in the bilateral Test series finally ended as they lost the five-match series by 1-3 on Sunday, January 5. As India ended their second cycle of the World Test Championship on a disappointing note with the Australia series loss, let’s have a look at what exactly went wrong for the Rohit Sharma-led side down under: AUS …

Sydney Test: No Jasprit Bumrah with ball in huge blow for India on Day 3
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2 days, 17 hours ago

Sydney Test: No Jasprit Bumrah with ball in huge blow for India on Day 3

India Today  

India’s stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah opted out of bowling due to injury on Day 3 of the ongoing fifth Test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. Notably, Bumrah left the ground in the second session on Day 2 for some scans, leaving Indian fans worried about his fitness. AUS vs IND 5th Test Day 3 Live However, he couldn’t …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir
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2 days, 17 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, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark
2 days, 18 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
2 days, 18 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 …

‘Plate pe saja ke nahi dia’: Rohit Sharma opens up on passing captaincy to next-gen; namedrops Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni
3 days, 3 hours ago

‘Plate pe saja ke nahi dia’: Rohit Sharma opens up on passing captaincy to next-gen; namedrops Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni

Live Mint  

With the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma 'opted out' of the fifth and final Test against Australia at Sydney in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, questions started being raised who may be the next captain of India. But Rohit, who quashed away his retirement rumours, also stated that the next Indian captain must earn that tag by understanding its weight. When …

Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 puts India’s stand-in-captain above Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25; here’s how
3 days, 7 hours ago

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

Live Mint  

Jasprit Bumrah's 17-ball 22 in the first innings of the fifth Test against Australia was enough for India's stand-in-captain to rise above regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. After Rohit missed the first Test due to the birth of his second child, Bumrah was entrusted with the responsibility and he came out with flying colours, guiding India …

Not a retirement, sat out because runs are not coming now, says Rohit Sharma
3 days, 7 hours ago

Not a retirement, sat out because runs are not coming now, says Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: Was it a good decision? I have seen a lot in cricket that life changes every second, every minute, every day.” The 37-year-old knows that time isn’t on his side but at the same time, he wants to be realistic about his way back into runs and the team. “I made this decision after coming here,” Rohit said. I …

Pathan rues not playing under Rohit Sharma, gets epic one-liner in return from IND captain: 'Tab main chhota baccha...'
3 days, 12 hours 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 …

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

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia
3 days, 15 hours ago

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Rishabh Pant’s blistering counterattack capped a chaotic second day of the fifth and final test between Australia and India where 15 wickets fell on Saturday and the star bowler of the series left the Sydney Cricket Ground with an ambulance escort. “There’s gonna be plenty of cricket, so we’ll see what happens.” Australia was bowled out for 181, …

Rohit Sharma comments on ‘getting dropped’ despite being a captain, says ‘Some people with laptops...’
3 days, 15 hours 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 …

Watch: Rohit Sharma's 'I am not going anywhere' remark leaves Irfan in splits
3 days, 17 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
3 days, 17 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 …

'Not retiring or stepping away': Rohit Sharma clears air over decision to sit out of Sydney Test
3 days, 17 hours 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 …

Hardik Pandya set to lead team India in Champions Trophy 2025!
4 days, 4 hours ago

Hardik Pandya set to lead team India in Champions Trophy 2025!

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is reportedly set to replace Rohit Sharma as the ODI captain. According to a media report, Hardik Pandya is the front-runner to replace Rohit Sharma in the leadership role ahead of the all important ICC Champions Trophy. Moreover, India legends including Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri termed Melbourne Test as the final red-ball match in …

Rohit Sharma ‘no more’ part of selectors’ plan for Tests post BGT, talks with Virat Kohli on: Report
4 days, 7 hours ago

Rohit Sharma ‘no more’ part of selectors’ plan for Tests post BGT, talks with Virat Kohli on: Report

Live Mint  

Amidst the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma 'opted out' of the fifth and final Test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground, a report by Indian Express said that Rohit is no more a part of the selectors' plan beyond the Australia tour when it comes to red-ball cricket. Coming back to the questioned if Rohit 'opted out' or forced to 'opt …

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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4 days, 7 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 …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from Sydney Test a ‘management call’, says Rishabh Pant
4 days, 8 hours 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.” …

Rohit omission from decisive Test 'emotional' says India's Pant
4 days, 8 hours 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 …

BCCI to go MI way ahead of Champions Trophy? Hardik Pandya to lead India if Rohit Sharma is removed as captain: Report
4 days, 11 hours ago

BCCI to go MI way ahead of Champions Trophy? Hardik Pandya to lead India if Rohit Sharma is removed as captain: Report

Live Mint  

The Board of Control for Cricket might go the Mumbai Indians way with Hardik Pandya emerging as a strong contender to replace Rohit Sharma incase the Indian board decides to appoint a new ODI captain ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy next month. There has been talk about Rohit's future as India captain after the 37-year-old's poor run of form …

Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test: When was the last time an Indian captain was dropped?
4 days, 14 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
4 days, 14 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
4 days, 16 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 …

Hardik Pandya to lead India in Champions Trophy 2025 if BCCI removes Rohit Sharma as captain: Report
4 days, 16 hours ago

Hardik Pandya to lead India in Champions Trophy 2025 if BCCI removes Rohit Sharma as captain: Report

Hindustan Times  

It wasn't a great end to 2024 for Rohit Sharma, and it hasn't been a great start to 2025, either. With Rohit yet to clarify his future in the format, the speculations further opened doors for BCCI's selection committee to discuss leadership options for the impending ICC Champions Trophy. India's Hardik Pandya, left, celebrates with captain Rohit Sharma during T20 …

Sanjay Manjrekar questions Rohit Sharma’s ‘mysterious’ exclusion from Sydney Test, says ’Rohit is not an all-time great’
4 days, 17 hours ago

Sanjay Manjrekar questions Rohit Sharma’s ‘mysterious’ exclusion from Sydney Test, says ’Rohit is not an all-time great’

Live Mint  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar took a dig at the Indian management by keeping Rohit Sharma's exclusion from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney a ‘secret’. Former India cricketer, Ravi Shastri, who was conducting the toss, didn't even spell Rohit's name in this case. “Very mysterious, why Ravi Shastri didn’t ask Jasprit Bumrah about Rohit Sharma at …

Bold call from Rohit Sharma to rest himself for Sydney Test: Ravi Shastri
4 days, 17 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 …

He's been dropped: Mark Taylor slams Rohit Sharma's 'resting' antics at SCG
4 days, 17 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
4 days, 17 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
4 days, 17 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 …

Rohit Sharma dropping himself was emotional call, can't explain more: Rishabh Pant
4 days, 17 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
4 days, 17 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
4 days, 17 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
4 days, 17 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 …

Dropped or rested, Rohit Sharma missing Sydney Test was the right call
4 days, 17 hours 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 …

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain
Top News
4 days, 17 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 …

Why is Rohit Sharma not playing for India in 5th Test against Australia in Sydney?
4 days, 17 hours ago

Why is Rohit Sharma not playing for India in 5th Test against Australia in Sydney?

India TV News  

Team India pulled the plug on regular captain Rohit Sharma as the vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah walked out for the toss for the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney on Friday, January 3. Interestingly, Rohit's name was not even in the squad as one couldn't find his name on the team sheet and he didn't even walk out for …

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