Watch: Rohit Sharma arrives at Wankhede to train with Mumbai team after being advised to return to domestic cricket
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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 Ranji Trophy that returns to action later this month. After “expressing interest” in training with defending Ranji champions Mumbai, the ‘Hitman’ was seen arriving at the Wankhede Stadium with his kit bag on Tuesday to train with the team led by long-time India teammate Ajinkya Rahane. Watch: ROHIT SHARMA HAS ARRIVED AT THE WANKHEDE TO PRACTICE..pic.twitter.com/ADbzh2MiF9 — Mufaddal Vohra January 14, 2025 ROHIT SHARMA HAS ARRIVED AT THE WANKHEDE TO PRACTICE..pic.twitter.com/ADbzh2MiF9 — Mufaddal Vohra January 14, 2025 While Rohit had approached Mumbai head coach Omkar Salvi for training with the team and showed up for practice on Tuesday, he is yet to confirm his participation in the upcoming Ranji fixtures.

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Rohit Sharma Joins Mumbai Ranji Trophy Team For Training
6 hours, 47 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
7 hours, 58 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 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, 9 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 …

Rohit Sharma 'expresses interest' in training with Mumbai team after forgettable tour of Australia
1 day, 12 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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1 day, 16 hours ago

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 …

Rishabh Pant confirms his availability for Delhi's Ranji trophy clash against Saurashtra: Report
1 day, 16 hours ago

Rishabh Pant confirms his availability for Delhi's Ranji trophy clash against Saurashtra: Report

India TV News  

Indian wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant has confirmed his availability for Delhi's Ranji trophy clash against Saurashtra, news agency PTI reported. Pant, who last played a Ranji trophy match way back in 2017, has made himself available for Delhi's sixth match of the tournament, starting January 23 in Rajkot, PTI stated citing the DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma. About Virat Kohli we …

Yograj Singh backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli despite slump in form: 'We need these two legends to...'
2 days, 3 hours ago

Yograj Singh backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli despite slump in form: 'We need these two legends to...'

Firstpost  

Former India cricketer Yograj Singh believes that seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still has a lot of cricket left in them as far as their international careers are concerned. Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has backed veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to continue playing for the country for another three-four years, noting that the two cricketers are pivotal …

Sunil Gavaskar: White-ball performances should not blind us to the deficiencies in Test cricket
2 days, 8 hours ago

Sunil Gavaskar: White-ball performances should not blind us to the deficiencies in Test cricket

The Hindu  

What a pleasure it was to be at the start of the celebrations of the Golden Jubilee of the Wankhede Stadium. These need to be addressed too, as the new cycle for the World Test Championship final begins with the five-Test match series against England from mid-June. Travel in England is by road almost every time, and the India team …

Rohit Sharma shows interest to train with Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team ahead of next red-ball clash
2 days, 16 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 …

Rohit Sharma changed his mind on retirement after MCG defeat; Gautam Gambhir left unhappy: Report
3 days, 14 hours ago

Rohit Sharma changed his mind on retirement after MCG defeat; Gautam Gambhir left unhappy: Report

Live Mint  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma had a tough outing down under as he failed to get going with the bat while the team struggled to win a single match under his leadership. However, a new report from The Times of India has now revealed that the Indian captain was ready to call it quits on his Test career after the Boxing …

Champions Trophy set to decide Rohit, Virat's futures in Indian team: Sources
3 days, 16 hours ago

Champions Trophy set to decide Rohit, Virat's futures in Indian team: Sources

India Today  

Senior India players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's future hang in the balance and could be decided by their performance in the Champions Trophy 2025. The meeting, which lasted around two hours, was attended by captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir, BCCI President Roger Binny, Joint Secretary Devajit Saikia, and BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla. When asked about the future …

KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant in Champions Trophy 2025? Ajit Agarkar & Co. asks right-hander to play ODIs against England
4 days, 12 hours ago

KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant in Champions Trophy 2025? Ajit Agarkar & Co. asks right-hander to play ODIs against England

Live Mint  

KL Rahul is likely to be preferred over Rishabh Pant as the date for the India's squad announcement for the Champions Trophy 2025 draws near. However, in a U-turn, the BCCI has reportedly decided to make Rahul play the ODIs against England to get adequate match practice ahead of Champions Trophy 2025, which starts next month in Pakistan and Dubai. …

Won't be surprised to see Virat and Rohit scoring runs again: England pacer
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4 days, 16 hours ago

Won't be surprised to see Virat and Rohit scoring runs again: England pacer

India Today  

England fast bowler Tymal Mills has backed star Indian batting duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to find form again. Ahead of the mega event, India are set to face England in a three-match ODI series beginning from February 06 which will provide the opportunity for the batting stars to get amongst the runs. ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad …

India can no longer avoid tough conversations with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after series loss
5 days, 16 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 …

KL Rahul likely to be rested from white-ball series against England
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6 days, 16 hours ago

KL Rahul likely to be rested from white-ball series against England

India Today  

India batter KL Rahul is likely to be rested for the white-ball series against England beginning in Kolkata on January 22. The home series comprises five T20s and three ODIs, which will be more significant considering it precedes the Champions Trophy starting February 19. Though ahead in the pecking order, Rahul is fighting for the wicketkeeper batter's slot in the …

Rohit Sharma just needs to work on his fitness. Virat Kohli will know what to do: Sidhu
6 days, 16 hours ago

Rohit Sharma just needs to work on his fitness. Virat Kohli will know what to do: Sidhu

India Today  

Navjot Singh Sidhu has come forward in support of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, asserting that India’s premier batters will overcome their current slump and shine once again. India's recent struggles in Test cricket, including a 3-1 series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, have sparked concerns about the futures of Rohit and Kohli in the longest format. Today …

I don't see Rohit Sharma going to England: Adam Gilchrist on India captain's future
6 days, 16 hours ago

I don't see Rohit Sharma going to England: Adam Gilchrist on India captain's future

India Today  

Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist feels India captain Rohit Sharma’s Test career has come to an end and believes that he won’t be travelling to England for the Test series later this year. Recently, Gilchrist shared his thoughts on Rohit’s future and said that the India cricketer will assess his situation when he gets home and he might not go …

Champions Trophy 2025: Will Rahul and Shami make it? Toss-up between Axar and Jadeja
1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Will Rahul and Shami make it? Toss-up between Axar and Jadeja

The Hindu  

Out-of-form veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue to form the batting core of India's ODI squad but there are at least three senior players whose future in the 50-over format could be debated when the selectors gather this weekend to pick the squad for the Champions Trophy. Shastri wants Rohit and Kohli to play domestic cricket; Ponting proposes …

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

Kohli might benefit from a stint in county cricket ahead of England tour
1 week ago

Kohli might benefit from a stint in county cricket ahead of England tour

The Hindu  

A poor result usually speeds up transition, and this Indian team has been in transition for a while now. Technical issue It might not be a bad idea for some batters — Virat Kohli certainly — to seek a county contract in England ahead of the tour. But there is a technical issue outside his off stump — first exposed …

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli get Yuvraj Singh’s backing amidst severe criticism for poor BGT 2024-25 show
1 week, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli get Yuvraj Singh’s backing amidst severe criticism for poor BGT 2024-25 show

Live Mint  

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has backed under-fire Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the duo's failure with the bat in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia which the visitors lost 1-3. "We are talking about our greats, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, we are saying very bad things about them," Yuvraj told news agency PTI. Having been the …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma should play domestic cricket and see how it is: Shastri
1 week, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma should play domestic cricket and see how it is: Shastri

India Today  

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has claimed that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should play domestic cricket after their recent failures during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. “If there's a gap for them, I think they should go back and play some domestic cricket and see how it is,” Shastri said. “Because when you play Test match cricket for that length of …

Rohit Sharma's hunger to play Test cricket should reflect in his actions: Bangar
1 week, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma's hunger to play Test cricket should reflect in his actions: Bangar

India Today  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that India captain Rohit Sharma, enduring a lean patch in Test cricket, needs to demonstrate his hunger for runs through his actions if he wants to continue playing the red-ball format. The Indian captain's poor performance with the bat drew widespread criticism, and after he opted out of the fifth Test against the …

Deciding on Rohit and Kohli’s future and other tough decisions India will have to make after underwhelming tour of Australia
1 week, 2 days ago

Deciding on Rohit and Kohli’s future and other tough decisions India will have to make after underwhelming tour of Australia

Firstpost  

With India losing six of their last seven Tests, suffering a 0-3 sweep against New Zealand at home before losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3 in Australia, they will need to make some tough decisions if they are to start on a fresh note. With India suffering their first-ever whitewash in a home Test series comprising three or more matches, as …

'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'
1 week, 2 days ago

'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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1 week, 2 days ago

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 …

Rohit Sharma interview: Ex-cricketer reminds India captain ‘to respect the hierarchy’, says ’playing for India is not…’
1 week, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma interview: Ex-cricketer reminds India captain ‘to respect the hierarchy’, says ’playing for India is not…’

Live Mint  

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar sent a strong message to the current batch of players, stating one has to respect the hierarchy in Indian cricket and can't decide his own 'future'. Manjrekar's comments come in after Rohit Sharma's remarks on retirement in a interview recently during the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney. Following his barren run with the bat in …

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form
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1 week, 2 days 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 week, 2 days 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 …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant
1 week, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Sunil Gavaskar fumed at the superstar culture in Indian cricket and the lack of commitment to playing in domestic cricket tournaments amid the struggles in international cricket. Their comments were completely directed towards India's two senior batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who had a disastrous tour of Australia. India's captain Rohit Sharma, left, …

'We are white-ball bullies. If we beat Pakistan on Feb 23...': Harsh reality exposed on Ranji demand from Kohli, Rohit
1 week, 2 days ago

'We are white-ball bullies. If we beat Pakistan on Feb 23...': Harsh reality exposed on Ranji demand from Kohli, Rohit

Hindustan Times  

There has been quite an uproar among experts and veteran cricketers who could not have stressed more on the need for the likes of under-fire Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to feature in the upcoming second half of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season, which will begin later this month, in a bid to find form after a disastrous tour of …

Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli conundrum: Can India afford to delay tough calls?
1 week, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli conundrum: Can India afford to delay tough calls?

India Today  

“Retirement is in your hand, but playing for India is not,” remarked Sanjay Manjrekar in a candid and pointed assessment of the future of Indian cricket's superstar players. You can decide your future regarding retirement, but it’s someone else’s job to decide your future as a player and captain,” the former batter-turned-pundit said, responding to Rohit Sharma’s revealing interview with …

DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team
1 week, 2 days ago

DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team

Deccan Chronicle  

Having twice conquered Australia in Test series Down Under since 2018, Team India surrendered meekly going down 3-1 and so dropping out of contention for the World Test Championship final of 2025, which will now be played between defending champion Australia and first-time finalist South Africa. In another eventful series, the underwhelming Indian performance was marked by plenty of controversy, …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
1 week, 3 days ago

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
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 …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma get subtle 'domestic cricket' message from Gautam Gambhir as Test future hangs in the balance
1 week, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma get subtle 'domestic cricket' message from Gautam Gambhir as Test future hangs in the balance

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir, on Sunday, dropped a subtle “domestic cricket” message in addressing the burning question on the future of the team's two senior batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in Test cricket. Indian cricket team Head coach Gautam Gambhir with captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice session Both Kohli and Rohit has been under …

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’
1 week, 3 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 - …

Rohit Sharma for England? Test cricket not for 37-year-olds at top-order: Katich
1 week, 3 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 …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir
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1 week, 3 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 …

Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview
1 week, 3 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, …

Let's see if players follow Gambhir's call to play domestic cricket: Sunil Gavaskar
1 week, 3 days ago

Let's see if players follow Gambhir's call to play domestic cricket: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has said he will wait and see if the star players in the Test squad heed coach Gautam Gambhir’s call to play domestic cricket later this month. Gavaskar’s comments come in the wake of Gambhir’s press conference in Sydney on January 5, where he urged players to prioritise red-ball cricket to address their poor form …

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark
1 week, 3 days 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
1 week, 3 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 …

‘Plate pe saja ke nahi dia’: Rohit Sharma opens up on passing captaincy to next-gen; namedrops Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni
1 week, 4 days 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 …

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 …

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