BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma may open at Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, check India’s likely batting order
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BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma may open at Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, check India’s likely batting order

Live Mint  

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to open for the Boxing Day Test against Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Melbourne on 26 December. For the Boxing Day Test, India may for an extra spinner in Washington Sundar who could replace fast-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, as per News18. Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25: After missing the first Test at Perth, Rohit returned to the Adelaide pink-ball Test but chose to bat down the order following the immense success of the opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul during the Perth Test win. Rohit has not opened for India in the ongoing BGT 2024-25 and scored just 19 runs in three innings at number six, with best score of 10.

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Rohit Sharma Joins Mumbai Ranji Trophy Team For Training
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20 hours, 22 minutes ago

Rohit Sharma Joins Mumbai Ranji Trophy Team For Training

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma joined the Mumbai team for training on Wednesday as they gear up for the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, starting from January 23. Following the SCG Test, Team India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir urged all senior players to play domestic cricket. Not only one game, if they are available and they have the commitment …

From skipper Rohit to Pant and Gill, how India's A-listers are taking Ranji Trophy more seriously after Australia debacle
21 hours, 33 minutes ago

From skipper Rohit to Pant and Gill, how India's A-listers are taking Ranji Trophy more seriously after Australia debacle

Firstpost  

Several former cricketers have advised members of the current team, including and especially out-of-form seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, to regain their form in domestic cricket after India’s forgettable run in Test cricket in the last three months. While India skipper Rohit Sharma has trained with the Mumbai team, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill are expected to play the …

The India captain had a 40-minute session at the Wankhede Stadium, in an indication that he could be available for Mumbai’s crucial fixture against Jammu and Kashmir. Yashasvi Jaiswal also confirmed h
1 day, 14 hours ago

The India captain had a 40-minute session at the Wankhede Stadium, in an indication that he could be available for Mumbai’s crucial fixture against Jammu and Kashmir. Yashasvi Jaiswal also confirmed h

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India ’s feelers to all the cricketers to make the best effort to play in the remaining domestic first-class season has put the focus back on the next round of Ranji Trophy. While India captain Rohit Sharma had a 40-minute session with the Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, …

Rohit Sharma trains with Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy team, bats with Ajinkya Rahane at MCA-BKC ground before IND vs ENG ODIs
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1 day, 23 hours ago

Rohit Sharma trains with Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy team, bats with Ajinkya Rahane at MCA-BKC ground before IND vs ENG ODIs

Live Mint  

Amidst calls to play domestic cricket when not on national duty, India captain Rohit Sharma joined Mumbai's Ranji Trophy on Tuesday for practice. With Mumbai resuming their Ranji Trophy 2024-25 campaign on January 23, it is still unclear whether Rohit will play a game for his state for the first time since 2015. Rohit's decision to train with the Mumbai …

Watch: Rohit Sharma arrives at Wankhede to train with Mumbai team after being advised to return to domestic cricket
1 day, 23 hours ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma arrives at Wankhede to train with Mumbai team after being advised to return to domestic cricket

Firstpost  

India Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma, who has been advised to regain his form in domestic cricket after scoring just one half-century since September, had earlier “expressed interest” in training with defending Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai. Many a former cricketer had advised both Rohit and Kohli to return to domestic cricket and regain their form by playing in the …

Rohit Sharma 'expresses interest' in training with Mumbai team after forgettable tour of Australia
2 days, 2 hours ago

Rohit Sharma 'expresses interest' in training with Mumbai team after forgettable tour of Australia

Firstpost  

Rohit, however, is yet to confirm his intention to play Mumbai’s upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. Rohit’s last appearance in domestic cricket was in the Duleep Trophy in 2016 while former India captain Kohli has not made an appearance since Delhi’s Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in 2012. According to PTI, the ‘Hitman’ has “expressed interest” …

Rohit Sharma shows up at Mumbai Ranji team practice
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Rohit Sharma shows up at Mumbai Ranji team practice

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Embattled India captain Rohit Sharma practised with the Mumbai team here on Tuesday as the side geared up for the resumption of Ranji Trophy from January 23. The 37-year-old, who endured a horror run with the bat in the national team's tour of Australia recently, took part in a morning practice session at the Wankhede stadium here. With his …

Rohit Sharma shows interest to train with Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team ahead of next red-ball clash
3 days, 5 hours ago

Rohit Sharma shows interest to train with Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team ahead of next red-ball clash

India TV News  

India captain Rohit Sharma has reportedly expressed his interest to train with the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team ahead of their clash against Jammu and Kashmir. As per a report in PTI, the Indian veteran has shown his interest in featuring in the practice session with the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team and is likely to turn up for them in the …

India can no longer avoid tough conversations with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after series loss
6 days, 5 hours ago

India can no longer avoid tough conversations with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after series loss

ABC  

Virat Kohli's reaction after his final dismissal of the series said it all. One of the main storylines of the recently completed series between India and Australia, widely considered one of the greatest in recent memory, was Kohli's inability to leave balls outside his off stump. Kohli initially cut his teeth in India's Test side batting at number six behind …

Rohit Sharma shouldn't play Tests anymore, he made wrong call in Sydney: Mohammad Kaif
1 week, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma shouldn't play Tests anymore, he made wrong call in Sydney: Mohammad Kaif

India Today  

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif criticised Rohit Sharma's decision to step away from the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, arguing that Rohit should have led the team in the must-win match in Sydney instead of citing poor form and sitting out. While some pundits and former players, including Irfan Pathan, praised Rohit for taking a …

From Sydney streets to Bradman’s Bowral: A journey through cricketing lore
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1 week, 1 day ago

From Sydney streets to Bradman’s Bowral: A journey through cricketing lore

The Hindu  

In sprawling Australia, where a majority of its citizens live on the coastal edges of a vast nation, Melbourne is one city that has the big metropolis vibe. In this confluence of civilisations, India takes on Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the spectacular Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, a last session of poor batting leaves India nursing a loss, …

Gautam Gambhir irked by reporter’s question on Rohit Sharma’s retirement: ‘Be more sensible’
1 week, 3 days ago

Gautam Gambhir irked by reporter’s question on Rohit Sharma’s retirement: ‘Be more sensible’

Live Mint  

Australia skipper Pat Cummins lifted the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 after the hosts defeated the visitors India by 3-1 in a five-match Test Series on Sunday. But the last Test in Sydney was a mixture of hot spices as full-time skipper Rohit Sharma decided to opt out, and stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah got injured in the first innings. During the course …

‘Gambhir was getting all the credit for…’: Rohit Sharma believed to have planned bombastic interview
1 week, 3 days 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
1 week, 3 days 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 …

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket
1 week, 3 days ago

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

The Hindu  

Twice over seven days, Gautam Gambhir has turned up for press conferences. And during the second time he met the media at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Sunday, the Indian coach refused to reveal a clear road-map for seniors Rohit and Virat Kohli. But yes, they still have the hunger, they still have the passion, they are tough people …

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’
1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's struggle runs have intensified especially during the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. With India not playing Test cricket for a while, the team management and selectors will have a big call to make on the future of senior cricketers and the future of the team going forward. Sanjay Manjrekar wants Virat Kohli - …

Sunil Gavaskar says SCG pitch for Australia-India Test is 'not ideal'
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1 week, 4 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar says SCG pitch for Australia-India Test is 'not ideal'

ABC  

India legend Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the double standards applied to discussions around Test conditions in Australia and India as the SCG Test looks set to wrap up within three days. Quick hits: Bumrah injury rocks India, Pat goes wild and bowlers dominate Photo shows Rishabh Pant swings a bat, Pat Cummins jumps and punches his fist, Bumrah hug Jaiswal …

Rohit Sharma for England? Test cricket not for 37-year-olds at top-order: Katich
1 week, 4 days 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
1 week, 4 days 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, …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir
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1 week, 4 days 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 …

‘Unfair on some boys but…’: Gavaskar's blunt ‘Ranji Trophy’ advice for out-of-form Rohit Sharma
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Rohit Sharma provides update on retirement rumours after missing Sydney test
1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma provides update on retirement rumours after missing Sydney test

The Independent  

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With Rohit Sharma insisting he’s not done with Test cricket, does ‘Hitman’ fit into India’s future red-ball plans?
1 week, 4 days ago

With Rohit Sharma insisting he’s not done with Test cricket, does ‘Hitman’ fit into India’s future red-ball plans?

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma insisted he has not retired from Test cricket yet, and that he simply “stood down” from the Sydney Test owing to his poor form. After a couple of days of intense speculation about the sequence of events leading up to Rohit not playing the decider, with the series and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the line, it was refreshing …

Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 puts India’s stand-in-captain above Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25; here’s how
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Pathan rues not playing under Rohit Sharma, gets epic one-liner in return from IND captain: 'Tab main chhota baccha...'
1 week, 5 days 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 breaks silence on being rested for SCG Test: 'This decision is not about retirement, I am not leaving'
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma breaks silence on being rested for SCG Test: 'This decision is not about retirement, I am not leaving'

Firstpost  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma refuted the rumours that he is set for retirement from Test cricket and added that the decision to not play in the fifth Test against Australia was a conscious call as he has been struggling for runs. Image: Star Sports Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday finally broke the silence on sitting out of …

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia
1 week, 5 days 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...’
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Not retiring: Rohit Sharma confirms Test future after stepping down from SCG Test
1 week, 5 days ago

Not retiring: Rohit Sharma confirms Test future after stepping down from SCG Test

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma buried the speculations about his Test future in a candid interview with the broadcaster at the Lunch break on Day 2 of the Sydney Test match. Sharma in a bare-all interview spoke in detail about what went into the dressing room in the lead-up to the New Year's Test match, and also confirmed his plans for …

'Not retiring or stepping away': Rohit Sharma clears air over decision to sit out of Sydney Test
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Pic: 'Rested' Rohit Sharma walks onto field, chats with bowlers during break
1 week, 5 days ago

Pic: 'Rested' Rohit Sharma walks onto field, chats with bowlers during break

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was seen having a chat with teammates during the drinks break on Day 2 of the fifth Test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. Despite not being a part of the playing XI, Rohit was seen walking over to the play field and having a chat with the teammates during the drinks break on …

Jasprit Bumrah: India's most reliable workhorse during BGT 2024-25
1 week, 5 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah: India's most reliable workhorse during BGT 2024-25

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been a workhorse during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia and to such an extent that it would not be wrong to give this series a tag of 'Bumrah vs Australia'. After India declared their innings at 487/6 on day three, Bumrah gave India the start they needed, got two early wickets …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Australian pacers claim opening day as Indian batters continue to wilt
1 week, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Australian pacers claim opening day as Indian batters continue to wilt

The Hindu  

Friday dawned to the wet streaks of rain, just about enough to accentuate the green on leaves. There was movement and some bounce, and as the fifth Test’s opening day stretched, the template of wilting Indian batters against resurgent Australian pacers was on view. In the last session, Rishabh Pant, stifled by the host’s attack, tried to strike one over …

Sydney Test: Rohit-less India crumbles to 185 in first Innings
1 week, 5 days ago

Sydney Test: Rohit-less India crumbles to 185 in first Innings

Deccan Chronicle  

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 decisive fifth and final test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Sharma was replaced Friday as skipper by Jasprit Bumrah, whose decision to bat first on a green-tinged SCG pitch under overcast …

We've probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri
1 week, 6 days 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
1 week, 6 days 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
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Dropped or rested, Rohit Sharma missing Sydney Test was the right call
1 week, 6 days 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 might not fit into selectors' future plans in Tests: Sunil Gavaskar
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma might not fit into selectors' future plans in Tests: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has voiced concerns about Rohit Sharma's role in India's Test cricket future, particularly for the 2027 World Test Championship cycle. Gavaskar believes that at 37, Rohit might not fit into India’s long-term Test plans. Gavaskar, speaking in an exclusive interaction with India Today, suggested that Rohit's absence during the ongoing Sydney Test against Australia might …

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain
Top News
1 week, 6 days 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?
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Bold call from Rohit Sharma to rest himself for Sydney Test: Ravi Shastri
1 week, 6 days 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 has played his last Test in Melbourne, India will move on: Gavaskar
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Selectors told Rohit Sharma he isn't in their plans after Australia tour ahead of Sydney Test: Report
1 week, 6 days ago

Selectors told Rohit Sharma he isn't in their plans after Australia tour ahead of Sydney Test: Report

India TV News  

India skipper Rohit Sharma's future in Test cricket is being speculated ever since he 'opted' to rest out of the New Year Test against Australia in Sydney. According to a report in the Indian Express, the selectors, Ajit Agarkar, to be precise, conveyed to Rohit that he is not in their plans anymore going forward in Test cricket. Moreover, it …

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia
1 week, 6 days 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
1 week, 6 days 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 …

We've probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri
1 week, 6 days ago

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

New Indian Express  

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. "I think it probably means that India don't qualify for the WTC final, the Melbourne Test will be Rohit …

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership

Hindustan Times  

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. Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership His deputy Jasprit Bumrah took over the leadership role, something that he had …

Rohit Sharma opts out of India XI as Jasprit Bumrah named captain for Sydney Test; Shubman Gill, Prasidh Krishna back
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma opts out of India XI as Jasprit Bumrah named captain for Sydney Test; Shubman Gill, Prasidh Krishna back

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted out of the playing XI for the fifth and final Test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series on Friday, as Jasprit Bumrah walked out to lead the team at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India's Rohit Sharma chats with a teammate Jasprit Bumrah during a practice session ahead of the fifth cricket Test match …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma ‘rested’ for Sydney Test vs Australia
1 week, 6 days ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma ‘rested’ for Sydney Test vs Australia

The Hindu  

India captain Rohit Sharma was excluded from the Playing XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Whatever is in the team’s best interest we are looking to do that.” India made two changes in the playing XI with Rohit going out and Akash Deep ruled out due to a back issue. …

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