Indian selectors push through Test transition with Rohit Sharma at the helm
2 years, 10 months ago

Indian selectors push through Test transition with Rohit Sharma at the helm

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Rohit already had his plate full with planning for two white-ball World Cups. Post India’s semi-final exit in the 2019 ODI World Cup, there were heavy ramblings in the BCCI power corridors regarding Rohit Sharma’s captaincy ambitions. Alternately, this middle-order crisis is partially the reason why India’s Test transition has precipitated at this time. Indian cricket’s destiny, and the future direction it takes, now rests with Rohit Sharma. Shreyas Iyer already staked a claim against New Zealand, and it was poor luck that he wasn’t afforded a chance in South Africa.

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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, 22 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 …

Yograj Singh backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli despite slump in form: 'We need these two legends to...'
2 days, 16 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, 21 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 …

Champions Trophy set to decide Rohit, Virat's futures in Indian team: Sources
4 days, 5 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 …

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

Jasprit Bumrah for Test captaincy? Don't kill the golden goose, says Mohammad Kaif
1 week, 1 day ago

Jasprit Bumrah for Test captaincy? Don't kill the golden goose, says Mohammad Kaif

India Today  

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has voiced his opinion against Jasprit Bumrah taking over the Test captaincy from Rohit Sharma, suggesting that a batter would be a better fit for the role. Speculation about the future of India’s Test captaincy arose after Rohit Sharma missed the Sydney Test in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Don’t kill the golden goose," Kaif …

I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli captains Test team again: Adam Gilchrist
1 week, 1 day ago

I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli captains Test team again: Adam Gilchrist

India Today  

Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has voiced concerns about Jasprit Bumrah becoming India's full-time Test captain, citing workload challenges. While expressing doubts about Rohit Sharma’s future in the format, Gilchrist said he wouldn't be surprised if Virat Kohli agrees to take up the leadership role in the longest format of the game. Jasprit Bumrah, who led India to a win …

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 …

Rohit Sharma's hunger to play Test cricket should reflect in his actions: Bangar
1 week, 2 days 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 …

'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 …

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 …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant
1 week, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

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 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 …

Rohit Sharma interview triggers memes fest: Einstein, Da Vinci parodies add to fun
1 week, 4 days ago

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

India Today  

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

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 …

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark
1 week, 4 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 …

‘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 …

Rohit Sharma, ‘you’re a superstar’: Farhan Akhtar hails Indian cricket captain for ‘dropping’ himself in Sydney Test
1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma, ‘you’re a superstar’: Farhan Akhtar hails Indian cricket captain for ‘dropping’ himself in Sydney Test

Live Mint  

On January 4, Bollywood director-actor Farhan Akhtar shared a heartfelt post about Rohit Sharma. Farhan’s post comes after the Indian captain dropped himself from the Sydney Test between India and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He notes that, while many players are encouraged to take breaks to regain form, it’s rare for someone, especially a captain, to step back …

Pathan rues not playing under Rohit Sharma, gets epic one-liner in return from IND captain: 'Tab main chhota baccha...'
1 week, 4 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 'not retiring' or 'going anywhere'; India captain quashes speculations: 'I'm a father of two, have sense…'
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1 week, 5 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma is not retiring; neither is he quitting as India's captain. India's captain Rohit Sharma "I stood down, that is what I would say," Rohit told Star Sports during the Lunch break on Day 2 of the Sydney Test. ‘I was not scoring runs, we needed players in form’: Rohit reveals why he dropped himself "The chat that I …

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 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 …

Masterclass: Acting captain Virat Kohli earns praise in Sydney Test after India take lead
1 week, 5 days ago

Masterclass: Acting captain Virat Kohli earns praise in Sydney Test after India take lead

India Today  

The Indian cricket team fans were left in awe of Virat Kohli's captaincy after India were able to bundle out Australia for 181 runs and take the lead in the Sydney Test. AUS vs IND, Sydney Test Day 2: Live Updates Beau Webster and Pat Cummins were able to frustrate India for a bit before Nitish Reddy came in to …

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 …

Let them earn it: Rohit Sharma remains coy on future India captain
1 week, 5 days ago

Let them earn it: Rohit Sharma remains coy on future India captain

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma remained coy on the future of the Indian team. In a candid interview given to Star Sports, Rohit Sharma spoke about the Indian team and who could captain the side in the future. Asked about who could captain the Indian team in the future, Sharma said that the Indian youngsters needed to understand the gravity of …

Hardik Pandya set to lead team India in Champions Trophy 2025!
1 week, 5 days ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Rohit Sharma ‘no more’ part of selectors’ plan for Tests post BGT, talks with Virat Kohli on: Report
1 week, 5 days ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket
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1 week, 5 days ago

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted to "rest" for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. During the toss, Jasprit Bumrah walked out as the visitors' captain, and it was then that he revealed Rohit decided to "rest" from the crucial Sydney Test, where India have a chance to level the five-match series and …

Rohit omission from decisive Test 'emotional' says India's Pant
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit omission from decisive Test 'emotional' says India's Pant

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma's omission from the fifth Australia Test on Friday was "emotional", wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant said, as former India coach Ravi Shastri predicted the skipper will "pull the plug" on his red-ball career. Rohit omission from decisive Test 'emotional' says India's Pant The acclaimed 37-year-old opener Rohit has had a poor series and the writing was on the wall when …

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 …

BCCI to go MI way ahead of Champions Trophy? Hardik Pandya to lead India if Rohit Sharma is removed as captain: Report
1 week, 5 days ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test: When was the last time an Indian captain was dropped?
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test: When was the last time an Indian captain was dropped?

Live Mint  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma did not feature in India's XI for the fifth and final Test match against Australia in Sydney. Jasprit Bumrah, who took Rohit's place as the Indian skipper, confirmed that the veteran batter had decided to opt out of the match in ‘team interest’. However, Rohit's name was nowhere to be found in the Indian team Test …

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

He's been dropped: Mark Taylor slams Rohit Sharma's 'resting' antics at SCG
1 week, 6 days ago

He's been dropped: Mark Taylor slams Rohit Sharma's 'resting' antics at SCG

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Mark Taylor has slammed India for their use of the phrase 'resting Rohit Sharma'. Taylor's comments came after stand-in India captain Jasprit Bumrah announced that Rohit had opted to rest himself from the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Full Coverage India captain Jasprit Bumrah said at the toss that Rohit Sharma had taken …

Rohit Sharma has played his last Test in Melbourne, India will move on: Gavaskar
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 …

Our captain Rohit Sharma has opted to 'rest', no selfishness in team: Jasprit Bumrah
1 week, 6 days ago

Our captain Rohit Sharma has opted to 'rest', no selfishness in team: Jasprit Bumrah

India Today  

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah walked out as the captain in the final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 on Friday, January 3. Bumrah referred to Rohit Sharma as 'our captain' and said that the senior batter had taken the unselfish decision to move away from the playing XI, so that in-form players get to play the final Test match …

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain
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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 …

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 …

Rohit Sharma deserved more respect, captain should never be dropped: Navjot Sidhu
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma deserved more respect, captain should never be dropped: Navjot Sidhu

India Today  

Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu voiced his disapproval of skipper Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from the pivotal Sydney Test against Australia in a fiery video shared on his official X handle. Sidhu criticized the Indian team management’s decision, emphasising that a player of Rohit’s stature and contribution deserved greater respect, especially in a series-deciding Border-Gavaskar Trophy finale. The SCG Test …

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