Focus on batting as India aim to win series against Australia
1 year, 9 months ago

Focus on batting as India aim to win series against Australia

Hindustan Times  

Bounce at Mumbai, seam at Visakhapatnam, turn at Chennai. Indian captain Rohit Sharma during a practice session ahead of the 3rd ODI cricket match between India and Australia It’s against this backdrop that India and Australia, with a fair amount of batting depth on paper, aim to win the decider of the three-match series on Wednesday. These are troubling numbers against quality bowling but India captain Rohit Sharma refused to push the panic button after Sunday’s defeat. “When we really need to, we will definitely look into it.” One defeat should not prompt alarm bells over the batting composition but there does exist a valid concern over how India’s right-handers tackle left-arm fast bowling, be it Shaheen Afridi, Trent Boult or Mitchell Starc. Two golden ducks, both plumb leg-before dismissals to Starc’s inswingers, that too within the first five overs are bound to trigger some commotion in a batting line-up already looking for stability from the top order.

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Hindustan Times  

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India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat

Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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AUS vs IND, 5th Test: India knocked out; Australia to face South Africa in WTC final

The Hindu  

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From Perth to Sydney: A study in contrasts

Hindustan Times  

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

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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
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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

Hindustan Times  

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

Firstpost  

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DC Edit | Team India must turn new leaf

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Hindustan Times  

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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 …

How India can reach WTC Final: Win at SCG and hope for Sri Lankan series victory or draw against Australia
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1 week, 4 days ago

How India can reach WTC Final: Win at SCG and hope for Sri Lankan series victory or draw against Australia

The Hindu  

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'I saw Rohit Sharma get emotional; he is tired': India captain's 'unusual' body language suggests retirement is near
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1 week, 4 days 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 …

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 …

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Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs
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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 …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

‘India have their nose ahead…’: Ravi Shastri's harsh review of Australia's ‘brittle’ line-up ahead of Boxing Day clash

Hindustan Times  

Ravi Shastri, former India head coach, asserted that Rohit Sharma and co. have their nose ahead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the series currently poised at 1-1 after the first three Tests. Considering their incredible record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the past decade, India would be high on confidence ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Shastri suggested that …

AUS vs IND: India aim to complete Melbourne hat-trick with series on the line
2 weeks, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND: India aim to complete Melbourne hat-trick with series on the line

India Today  

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Female fan hangs rope, uses the most unusual way to capture Rohit Sharma's attention: 'Wanted Virat Kohli but…'
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Female fan hangs rope, uses the most unusual way to capture Rohit Sharma's attention: 'Wanted Virat Kohli but…'

Hindustan Times  

Team India is gearing up for a strong comeback as it faces Australia in the fourth Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Melbourne. However, on Tuesday, an unusual incident unfolded that caught the attention of captain Rohit Sharma. India's captain Rohit Sharma during a practice session A female fan came up with a bizarre method to seek an …

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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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 …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit focusses on fine-tuning defence ahead of Boxing Day clash
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

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

The Hindu  

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

ABP News  

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IND vs WI ODI series: India women looking to continue momentum against West Indies in uncharted waters
3 weeks ago

IND vs WI ODI series: India women looking to continue momentum against West Indies in uncharted waters

The Hindu  

Five years ago, when India featured in a three-match women’s ODI series in Vadodara, it went on to complete a whitewash against South Africa. However, this time around, as the Women in Blue return to the historic venue, it will be hoping to quickly gauge the conditions at the newly-constructed Kotambi Stadium, which will be hosting its maiden international fixture …

IND-W vs WI-W 3rd T20I: Inconsistent middle-order in focus as India Women eye series win against West Indies
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The Hindu  

Doubts over Harmanpreet Kaur’s availability, a middle-order muddle and sloppy fielding have left India with plenty to ponder ahead of its series-deciding women’s T20I fixture against West Indies. In the last game, India elevated the seasoned Deepti Sharma to ‘provide a cushion’ to the young and inexperienced batters like Raghvi Bist, but Deepti failed to make an impact. Young medium …

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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  

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What happens to India’s WTC final chances as follow-on against Australia, washout in Brisbane looms large
3 weeks, 4 days ago

What happens to India’s WTC final chances as follow-on against Australia, washout in Brisbane looms large

Hindustan Times  

India find themselves in trouble, with the Day 3 proceedings at the Gabba opening up two possibilities, both not in favour of the touring side. India's captain Rohit Sharma, center, and his batting partner KL Rahul leaves the field as rain stops play during play on day three of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba …

India Women have done well at home, West Indies series important to get confidence back: Kaur
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India Women have done well at home, West Indies series important to get confidence back: Kaur

Hindustan Times  

Navi Mumbai, Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday backed the Indian women’s team to regain confidence in home conditions during the three-match T20I series against the West Indies, following a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign and a 0-3 defeat in Australia. "After the World Cup, we played against New Zealand, we did really well in the home conditions and Australia tour …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 14: Today's top 10 trending news stories
4 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 14: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

India are taking on Australia in the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba in Brisbane. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories India face Australia in third Test at Gabba India are up against Australia at the Gabba in the third Test. India include Akash Deep and Ravindra Jadeja in playing XI for Gabba Test India …

India eye big first innings total as Border-Gavaskar Trophy moves to Australia's stronghold in Brisbane
4 weeks, 1 day ago

India eye big first innings total as Border-Gavaskar Trophy moves to Australia's stronghold in Brisbane

India TV News  

three batter in Tests, Shubman Gill has asserted that the team is keen on posting big first innings totals in the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gill revealed that though "every batter has his own game plan", the focus is entirely on posting a "big total first up". The right-handed batter missed the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with …

India treating Australia tour as 3-match series from Brisbane Test: Shubman Gill
4 weeks, 1 day ago

India treating Australia tour as 3-match series from Brisbane Test: Shubman Gill

India Today  

Batting star Shubman Gill said India will look to start afresh in Brisbane, treating the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as a three-match series. India began the five-Test series with a commanding 295-run victory in Perth but suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat in the second, pink-ball Test in Adelaide. NOSTALGIC RETURN TO GABBA Meanwhile, Shubman Gill said Indian players, including …

India women’s ODI side needs more all-rounders: Anjum Chopra
4 weeks, 1 day ago

India women’s ODI side needs more all-rounders: Anjum Chopra

Hindustan Times  

Tough questions loom for Harmanpreet Kaur and her team as Australia clean swept over India in their home ODI series. Australia’s home dominance continued as they clean swept India in the three-match ODI series on Wednesday. In the third ODI, Mandhana’s century put India on track before a mighty collapse that saw them lose 7 wickets for 26 runs. India’s …

Rohit's Test form concern for India? Ponting reveals ideal batting position
4 weeks, 2 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. …

IND vs AUS: 3 bold decisions Team India must make against Australia in Brisbane Test
4 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS: 3 bold decisions Team India must make against Australia in Brisbane Test

Firstpost  

Indian cricket team could make a few bold decisions in Brisbane following their 10-wicket loss to Australia in the second Test in Adelaide recently. Regular skipper Rohit Sharma returned for the second Test in Adelaide, which was a pink ball affair, but questionable tactics led to batting collapses in both innings as India suffered a 10-wicket loss. A defeat in …

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 …

AUS-W vs IND-W, 3rd ODI: India aims to avoid clean sweep against Australia
1 month ago

AUS-W vs IND-W, 3rd ODI: India aims to avoid clean sweep against Australia

The Hindu  

A battered and bruised India will look to avoid a clean sweep and address some glaring issues ahead of next year’s 50-over World Cup at home when it faces Australia in the third and final women’s ODI here on Wednesday. Richa’s 54 has been the highest score by an Indian batter in the series, in stark contrast to the two …

BGT 2024-25: Team India hold practice session at Adelaide Oval
1 month ago

BGT 2024-25: Team India hold practice session at Adelaide Oval

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide, : Team India on Tuesday held a practice session at the Adelaide Oval ahead of the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will take place at Brisbane's iconic venue-The Gabba. BGT 2024-25: Team India hold practice session at Adelaide Oval Earlier on Sunday, Rohit Sharma-led India faced a setback in the prestigious BGT series as they conceded …

Gambhir, Rohit under pressure as South Africa all but confirm WTC final spot: How India can set up Lord's tie vs Proteas
1 month ago

Gambhir, Rohit under pressure as South Africa all but confirm WTC final spot: How India can set up Lord's tie vs Proteas

Hindustan Times  

South Africa won just one of their first five matches in their ongoing World Test Championship cycle, dropping to the bottom end of the points table. India slipped to third spot in WTC table after loss against Australia in Adelaide On Monday, an anticlimactic finish unfolded at St George's Park in Gqeberha as Sri Lanka's lower order crumbled in no …

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 …

Rampant Australia complete 10-wicket win over India to draw level in Border-Gavaskar series
1 month ago

Rampant Australia complete 10-wicket win over India to draw level in Border-Gavaskar series

The Independent  

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IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma Reacts After India's Crushing Defeat In Adelaide
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1 month ago

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma Reacts After India's Crushing Defeat In Adelaide

ABP News  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma admitted his team's shortcomings following their crushing 10-wicket defeat in IND vs AUS 2nd Test in Adelaide. Rohit Sharma described India's victory in the first Test in Perth, led by Jasprit Bumrah, as "truly special." We knew it was going to be challenging with the pink ball but again like I said you know Australia was …

Rohit laments India’s inability to capitalise on opportunities in Adelaide as Australia thrash visitors to level Test series
1 month ago

Rohit laments India’s inability to capitalise on opportunities in Adelaide as Australia thrash visitors to level Test series

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma added that the team will focus on the things that went right for them in the series opener at Perth’s Optus Stadium as they aim to regain the lead in the third Test at the ‘Gabba’ in Brisbane. India skipper Rohit Sharma wears a dejected look during the post-match presentation ceremony following his team's 10-wicket defeat at the …

Captain Rohit Sharma needs to be more involved, more animated: Ravi Shastri
1 month ago

Captain Rohit Sharma needs to be more involved, more animated: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has said that India need captain Rohit Sharma to lead from the front if they are to recover from the defeat in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. LEARN FROM AUSTRALIA, SHASTRI TELLS INDIA Rohit Sharma’s captaincy decisions came under scrutiny, particularly in his use of bowling resources. Ravi Shastri suggested that India …

Rohit Sharma's run drought affecting his captaincy? Harbhajan Singh explains
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1 month ago

Rohit Sharma's run drought affecting his captaincy? Harbhajan Singh explains

India Today  

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has underscored the critical need for skipper Rohit Sharma to regain his form with the bat, which he believes is vital not only for India’s success but also for Rohit’s leadership credentials. After India’s crushing 10-wicket defeat to Australia in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide on December 8, both Rohit’s captaincy and his batting have …

India makes 3 changes, bats first in 2nd cricket test against Australia
1 month ago

India makes 3 changes, bats first in 2nd cricket test against Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Adelaide, Australia: Rohit Sharma returned in one of three changes to India’s starting lineup from the series-opening win over Australia and opted to bat first after winning the toss to start the second test on Friday. Sharma missed the first test in Perth last week to be at home for the birth of his second child and paceman Jasprit Bumrah …

‘Dominates spin’: Finch, Clarke drop ‘scary’ analogy for AUS after Rohit Sharma decides to let KL Rahul open in Adelaide
1 month ago

‘Dominates spin’: Finch, Clarke drop ‘scary’ analogy for AUS after Rohit Sharma decides to let KL Rahul open in Adelaide

Hindustan Times  

Under constant criticism from fans and former players, KL Rahul came up with perfect response during India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener in Perth. India's captain Rohit Sharma throws a ball as Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul watch during a practice session ahead of their third Test cricket match against New Zealand at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on October …

Don't think Adelaide debacle of 2020 will haunt India in upcoming pink-ball Test: Shastri
1 month ago

Don't think Adelaide debacle of 2020 will haunt India in upcoming pink-ball Test: Shastri

Deccan Chronicle  

Adelaide: The Adelaide debacle of 2020 is history now but it should be at the back of players' minds when they take field in the day/night Test against Australia, reckons Ravi Shastri, who was India's coach in that series. India, under Virat Kohli, were shot out for their lowest-ever Test total of 36 in the second innings of the Adelaide …

Rohit breaks out of comfort zone again to let Rahul flourish, but India captain’s sacrifice more than what meets the eye
1 month ago

Rohit breaks out of comfort zone again to let Rahul flourish, but India captain’s sacrifice more than what meets the eye

Hindustan Times  

It’s been six years, 27 matches and 64 innings since Rohit Sharma did not open the batting in Test cricket. India's Rohit Sharma Had he so desired, Rohit could so easily have extended that sequence, but putting the team’s interests ahead of himself, the Indian captain has decided to cede his opener’s slot to KL Rahul in deference to the …

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