India vs Australia, World Cup Final: Have prepared for this day ever since I became the captain, says Rohit Sharma
1 year, 1 month ago

India vs Australia, World Cup Final: Have prepared for this day ever since I became the captain, says Rohit Sharma

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Rohit, who has led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles and India to two Asia Cup trophies, gears up for what will be the biggest match of his career so far, both as a player and skipper. On the eve of the 2023 ICC World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad, Rohit Sharma revealed he had prepared for this day ever since he had been appointed India captain in a full-time capacity. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table Rohit, who has led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles and India to two Asia Cup trophies, gears up for what will be the biggest match of his career so far, both as a player and skipper. So far so good, hopefully tomorrow as well,” Rohit told reporters in the press conference on the eve of the World Cup final against Australia. Rohit was part of the Indian team that won the 2007 T20 World Cup in South Africa as well as the 2013 Champions Trophy in England, but did not make it to India’s squad for the 2011 World Cup in which the MS Dhoni-led side ended a 28-year wait for a second world title.

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Injury scare for Rohit Sharma, Indian captain hit on left knee ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia
1 day, 23 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's Unwanted ODI Record: A Historic First No Indian Captain Would Want
2 days, 16 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 …

Ind vs Aus, 4th Test, BGT 2024-25: What’s at stake for Rohit Sharma’s Team India, check details
2 days, 16 hours ago

Ind vs Aus, 4th Test, BGT 2024-25: What’s at stake for Rohit Sharma’s Team India, check details

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma-led Indian Cricket Team is all set to face Pat Cummins-led Australia for the fourth Test match from December 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. Among other things, not only is the series at stake for India, but it would also decide whether India will participate in the World Test Championship finals, which will …

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?
6 days, 2 hours 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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6 days, 15 hours 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 …

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

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

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4 Live Score: Rain could save stumbling IND, another stop-start day looming
1 week ago

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4 Live Score: Rain could save stumbling IND, another stop-start day looming

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4 Live Score: Only 33 overs could be delivered on day three at the Gabba, which saw both sides frustrated with the stop-start nature of play due to rain. A disastrous start to the innings with bat leaves India gasping for air at 51-4 at stumps, with KL Rahul the only batter successful in …

Rohit Sharma my brother, play with more energy: Hayden's message to India captain
1 week, 1 day 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 struggles with bat only matched by confusing captaincy: Ian Chappell
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1 week, 2 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 …

Australia vs India: Fans to get refund after rain-soaked day 1 of Gabba Test
1 week, 3 days ago

Australia vs India: Fans to get refund after rain-soaked day 1 of Gabba Test

India Today  

Cricket Australia announced that 30,145 fans will receive full refunds after relentless rain curtailed the opening day of the third Test between Australia and India at the Gabba. AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 1 Highlights Both teams made changes to their playing XI for the third Test of the five-match series, which is currently tied 1-1. India's captain Rohit …

India vs Australia, 3rd Test, BGT 2024-25: Rain forecast, predicted playing XI for Brisbane; Will Rohit Sharma open?
1 week, 3 days ago

India vs Australia, 3rd Test, BGT 2024-25: Rain forecast, predicted playing XI for Brisbane; Will Rohit Sharma open?

Live Mint  

India vs Australia 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma's batting position will be the topic of discussion as India gear up to face the Brisbane Test against Australia in the Gabba in the third Test, starting on Saturday. India vs Australia 3rd Test: Jadeja vs Ashwin vs Sundar While senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar looked steady without doing much in …

AUS vs IND: Where should Rohit Sharma bat in Brisbane Test?
1 week, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND: Where should Rohit Sharma bat in Brisbane Test?

India Today  

Rohit Sharma did not look at home in the Adelaide Test by any stretch of the imagination. Rohit batted at No.6, sacrificing his opening slot after KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal tormented the Aussies in the Perth Test. It is while opening the batting that Rohit’s career got a new lease of life across all three formats back in 2013 …

BGT 2025: Rohit Sharma-led Indian squad land in Brisbane ahead of 3rd Test against Australia at Gabba
1 week, 4 days ago

BGT 2025: Rohit Sharma-led Indian squad land in Brisbane ahead of 3rd Test against Australia at Gabba

Live Mint  

BGT 2025: With just a day left for the adrenaline-filled clash of the titans, Rohit Sharma-led Team India landed in Brisbane on Wednesday to face Pat Cummins-led Australia in the third Test match of the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In the second Test of the BGT 2025 at Adelaide, Travis Head's scintillating century, accompanied by brilliant bowling performances from Mitchell Starc …

Rohit's Test form concern for India? Ponting reveals ideal batting position
1 week, 5 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: Under-pressure Rohit Sharma must tick 2 boxes in Brisbane, say pundits
1 week, 6 days 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 should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Former Team India Coach Critiques Rohit Sharma's ‘Subdued’ Body Language In India’s 10-Wicket Loss To Australia
2 weeks ago

Former Team India Coach Critiques Rohit Sharma's ‘Subdued’ Body Language In India’s 10-Wicket Loss To Australia

ABP News  

Former Team India coach Ravi Shastri critiqued Indian team captain Rohit Sharma’s body language, calling it ‘subdued’ during India’s 10-wicket thrashing by Australia in the second IND vs AUS Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on December 8 in Adelaide. Rohit Sharma, who missed out the first IND vs AUS Test at Perth, made a return to the Indian side …

Team India short changed by Rohit, Kohli and senior bowlers in Adelaide humbling
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2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Rohit Sharma equals Dhoni, Kohli in unwanted captaincy record, tasked with avoiding Tendulkar's streak in Brisbane
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma equals Dhoni, Kohli in unwanted captaincy record, tasked with avoiding Tendulkar's streak in Brisbane

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma’s struggle not just as a Test batter but also as a Test captain continued, as his return to the Indian setup coincided with the loss at the Adelaide Oval in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. There has been severe questioning of Rohit’s tactics and decisions as a Test match captain, especially following the 3-0 home whitewash loss to New Zealand, …

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma Reacts After India's Crushing Defeat In Adelaide
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2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Captain Rohit Sharma needs to be more involved, more animated: Ravi Shastri
2 weeks, 2 days 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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2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Amid limited resources, Rohit Sharma’s captaincy leaves much room for improvement
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Amid limited resources, Rohit Sharma’s captaincy leaves much room for improvement

Firstpost  

One of the many admirable traits about Rohit Sharma’s captaincy is his proactiveness, his propensity to not allow the game to drift, his ability to make something out of nothing. Lack of resources forces India to be defensive Rohit’s nous was severely tested on a blustery Saturday at the Adelaide Oval, and even given that there were mitigating circumstances, he …

India vs Australia day-night Test in Adelaide: I had very happy memories in India, says Greg Chappell
2 weeks, 2 days ago

India vs Australia day-night Test in Adelaide: I had very happy memories in India, says Greg Chappell

The Hindu  

There was a flutter in the media enclosure as Greg Chappell dropped in for a while at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday. The Australian great and former India coach spoke about a range of topics with clarity and some dead-pan humour while other legends like Ricky Ponting said a quick hello to him. And you guys, you love controversy.” Asked …

Gavaskar defends Rohit Sharma's no.6 move, Ponting disagrees; fears India captain is now stuck 'for rest of his career'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Gavaskar defends Rohit Sharma's no.6 move, Ponting disagrees; fears India captain is now stuck 'for rest of his career'

Hindustan Times  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma returned to the XI in the second Test of the series against Australia but failed to make a mark with the bat. With KL Rahul, the makeshift opener in Rohit's absence, impressing in the first Test, the side decided to retain the opening order with Rohit coming to bat at no.6; however, the move didn't pay …

Rohit breaks out of comfort zone again to let Rahul flourish, but India captain’s sacrifice more than what meets the eye
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Australia vs India, 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Australia vs India, 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

India will take on Australia in the second match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Adelaide Oval starting on Friday, December 6. FOLLOW LIVE: Catch all the live action from Day 1 of the Adelaide Test between Australia and India Australia will be without ace pacer Josh Hazlewood after he suffered a side strain during the first Test. Predicted …

'I was watching KL Rahul bat with baby in my arms': Rohit Sharma ends speculation on where he'll bat in Adelaide Test
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'I was watching KL Rahul bat with baby in my arms': Rohit Sharma ends speculation on where he'll bat in Adelaide Test

Hindustan Times  

The cat is out of the bag. India captain Rohit Sharma ended all speculations and assumptions, confirming that KL Rahul will indeed open for India in the day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide starting Friday. Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal tasted tremendous success in the second innings of the Perth Test, adding a record 201-run partnership – the highest by an …

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma sacrifices his spot, reveals India’s opening combination for pink-ball Test in Adelaide
2 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma sacrifices his spot, reveals India’s opening combination for pink-ball Test in Adelaide

Live Mint  

IND vs AUS Adelaide Test: KL Rahul will open the batting for India alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second day-night Test match against Australia in Adelaide. Rohit’s decision follows the success of Rahul and Jaiswal in the first Test in Perth. In Rohit’s absence, the Rahul-Jaiswal pair forged a 200-run stand in the second innings, paving the way for India’s …

Rohit Sharma confirms India's Adelaide Test batting order, KL Rahul's position
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma confirms India's Adelaide Test batting order, KL Rahul's position

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed on the eve of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy that he would return to batting in the middle-order. Rohit, addressing the media in Adelaide on Thursday, confirmed KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the batting for India in the pink-ball Test. It is a brave call from captain Rohit Sharma, who is …

Rohit Sharma reveals 'bindaas' Jaiswal, Gill and Pant's mentality for BGT series
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma reveals 'bindaas' Jaiswal, Gill and Pant's mentality for BGT series

India Today  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma addressed the press conference on the eve of the 2nd Test vs Australia at the Adelaide Oval, starting December 6. Rohit praised the rising stars, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant for their approach. The Indian captain highlighted their hunger to score runs for the team and keep the team's interest over individual performances. Rohit …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 'You go there and bat...', KL Rahul opens up on his batting position ahead of Adelaide Test
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 'You go there and bat...', KL Rahul opens up on his batting position ahead of Adelaide Test

Firstpost  

KL Rahul said that he is ready to bat anywhere ahead of India’s second Test against Australia in Adelaide. Rohit, who was on paternity leave, has returned to lead India in the second Test and this means Rahul’s batting position is already in focus. KL Rahul informed about opening in Australia in advance ”I got told quite early as I …

India predicted XI for Adelaide Test: Will Rohit open innings during IND vs AUS 2nd Test?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

India predicted XI for Adelaide Test: Will Rohit open innings during IND vs AUS 2nd Test?

The Hindu  

India will look to extend its advantage in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy when it faces Australia for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide starting on December 6. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill missed India’s 295-run victory in the opener in Perth but return for the second match. Will Rohit Sharma open innings in IND vs AUS 2nd Test? The pair opened during …

2nd Test BGT 2024: Where will Rohit Sharma bat? Harbhajan Singh says, ’I don’t see…’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

2nd Test BGT 2024: Where will Rohit Sharma bat? Harbhajan Singh says, ’I don’t see…’

Live Mint  

As India gear up for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, all eyes are on captain Rohit Sharma and his batting position. Former Indian cricket player Harbhajan Singh weighed in on this decision, emphasising that Rohit’s strength lies in the top order. Harbhajan believes Rohit should ideally open or bat at number …

Sense over stature: Manjrekar predicts Rohit Sharma to sacrifice opening spot
3 weeks ago

Sense over stature: Manjrekar predicts Rohit Sharma to sacrifice opening spot

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has weighed in on the debate surrounding India's batting order for the Day-Night Test in Adelaide, suggesting that captain Rohit Sharma might voluntarily give up his opening spot to KL Rahul. Manjrekar, speaking to ESPN Cricinfo, praised Rahul’s gritty 77 and the 201-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, which laid the foundation for India's commanding 294-run …

Watch: Rohit Sharma trains under watchful eyes of Abhishek Nayar
3 weeks ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma trains under watchful eyes of Abhishek Nayar

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma trained in Adelaide on Tuesday, 3 December. The last time India played a pink ball Test match in Australia, they were bundled out for just 36 runs. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Full Coverage However, it needs to be mentioned that Australia have won 11 out of their 12 pink ball Test matches, and have never lost a …

‘Mumbai ka raja’ Rohit Sharma all smiles while fulfilling fan's desperate wish: 'I've been waiting for 10 years...'
3 weeks ago

‘Mumbai ka raja’ Rohit Sharma all smiles while fulfilling fan's desperate wish: 'I've been waiting for 10 years...'

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma is all set to play the upcoming Adelaide Test against Australia, the second game of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ahead of the upcoming contest, Rohit also played the crucial pink-ball practice match against Australia Prime Minister's XI at the Manuka Oval, Canberra. This was Rohit's first knock in the middle Down Under as he had previously …

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Dress rehearsal at Canberra leaves door open for India to rejig batting order
3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Dress rehearsal at Canberra leaves door open for India to rejig batting order

The Hindu  

It was a weekend of rain and runs for the Indians at Canberra. A two-day tussle under lights and against the pink ball was In the end, damp skies washed out Saturday’s play while a kind sun and floodlights at night ensured a Sunday contest with its facade of a limited overs skirmish but one that had the depth of …

Rohit Sharma told to reprise familiar Australia role, avoid 'unnecessary' act as batting conundrum leaves India troubled
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3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma told to reprise familiar Australia role, avoid 'unnecessary' act as batting conundrum leaves India troubled

Hindustan Times  

India have only one worry ahead of the second Test against Australia in Adelaide, and it became more clouded after the pink-ball warm-up game on Sunday at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. India are all set to welcome back captain Rohit Sharma in the line-up, after having missed the opening Test, but ae yet to figure out his batting position. …

Rohit Sharma should bat at No.6 in Adelaide, Kl Rahul to open: Ex-IND selector
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma should bat at No.6 in Adelaide, Kl Rahul to open: Ex-IND selector

India Today  

Former India selector Devang Gandhi feels that Rohit Sharma should bat at No.6 during the Adelaide Test and allow KL Rahul to continue opening the batting for India alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. During the match, Rahul would open the batting while Rohit came in at No.4, hinting that India may go with the option during the pink-ball Test. Speaking to Times …

Rohit, Rahul and the opening question for India
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit, Rahul and the opening question for India

Hindustan Times  

Canberra: Sunday at the Manuka Oval was supposed to be all about Rohit Sharma but it was also about the fans who turned up from far and wide to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars. India skipper Rohit Sharma in the pink-ball game against the Australia Prime Minister's XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Sunday. Day one …

Rohit Sharma to bat at No.5 against Australia in Adelaide? India captain drops major hint during IND vs PM XI tour game
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma to bat at No.5 against Australia in Adelaide? India captain drops major hint during IND vs PM XI tour game

Live Mint  

Captain Rohit Sharma dropped a major hint on what India's batting line-up would look like as he batted out of the top two for the first time since 2015. Playing his first game in Australia this year, Rohit came out at No.4 with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal continuing as openers against the Australian Prime Minister's XI in a tour …

Rohit Sharma's No.4 experiment fails as India captain flops on return in pink ball warm-up game ahead of 2nd AUS Test
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma's No.4 experiment fails as India captain flops on return in pink ball warm-up game ahead of 2nd AUS Test

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma's experiment to bat at No. 4 in the team's pink ball warm-up game against Prime Ministers XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra failed as the 37-year-old was dismissed cheaply in first match since his arrival in Australia earlier this week. Rohit Sharma scored 3 off 11 in the warm-up game in Canberra Rohit demoted himself …

Rohit Sharma happy with India's warm-up before Adelaide Test: Got what we wanted
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma happy with India's warm-up before Adelaide Test: Got what we wanted

India Today  

Rohit Sharma was happy with India’s preparations for the Adelaide Test against Australia. The 37-year-old Rohit, however, said that India tried to make the most of the time in the practice match to get attuned to playing with the pink-ball before the Day-Night Test, starting December 6. But whatever time we got, we tried to make the most of it, …

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma’s return forces India’s batting rejig in 2nd Test; where will KL Rahul bat? Ex-star explains
3 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma’s return forces India’s batting rejig in 2nd Test; where will KL Rahul bat? Ex-star explains

Live Mint  

The return of Rohit Sharma has put the Indian think-thank in a fix ahead of the second Test match against Australia, which starts on December 6 in Adelaide. In the absence of Rohit, KL Rahul opened the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal and the pair stitched together a 200-plus stand in the second innings, en route to India 295-run win inside …

India vs PM XI: Rohit, Gill miss game time as 1st day's play abandoned due to rain
3 weeks, 2 days ago

India vs PM XI: Rohit, Gill miss game time as 1st day's play abandoned due to rain

Deccan Chronicle  

Canberra: Unrelenting rain forced the abandonment of the first-day's play of the two-day practice match between India and Prime Minister's XI here on Saturday, robbing Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill of some much-needed Pink ball game time ahead of the day-night second Test against Australia at Adelaide. However, the day might have come as a dampener for captain Rohit, who …

AUS vs IND: Why Rohit Sharma needs to sacrifice his opening spot in Adelaide Test
3 weeks, 3 days ago

AUS vs IND: Why Rohit Sharma needs to sacrifice his opening spot in Adelaide Test

India Today  

Rohit Sharma returning to play for India is good news. Opening not Rohit Sharma’s prolific position Rohit has played match-winning knocks as an opener, scoring 2685 runs at an average of 44.01 with nine centuries and a top score of 212. Rohit Sharma’s batting numbers Position Matches Innings Runs High Score Average Strike Rate 100s 50s 1st Position 18 29 …

India's Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill denied second Test prep as first day of Prime Minister's XI tour match rained out
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

India's Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill denied second Test prep as first day of Prime Minister's XI tour match rained out

ABC  

India's limited preparation for the day-night Test in Adelaide has been severely curtailed with wet weather washing out the first of two days against the Prime Minister's XI at Manuka Oval. The visitors were hoping to use the pink-ball game for captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill to get match practice before the second Test, while Scott Boland, the presumptive …

Australia vs India: Team selection a ‘sweet-headache’, says Abhishek Nayar after Rohit, Gill return
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Australia vs India: Team selection a ‘sweet-headache’, says Abhishek Nayar after Rohit, Gill return

The Hindu  

A nip in the air was obvious, and while the Indians wound up their training, assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, clad in a pullover and with his hands dug into his pockets, spoke about the ‘sweet headache’ associated with the team. After a prefatory ‘mic check, may the sun shine on all of us’ prelude at the Manuka Oval here on …

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