Rohit Sharma ‘forgets’ again: Fans spot another ‘Hitman’ moment; check out the hilarious video
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma ‘forgets’ again: Fans spot another ‘Hitman’ moment; check out the hilarious video

Live Mint  

After a disappointing end to India's first Test match against New Zealand, a video of Rohit Sharma has become the talking point on social media. Watch: Here's how netizens reacted: Sharing the video, the X user said he exclusively captured “Rohit Sharma being Rohit Sharma”. camera tha seedhe raste me idhr se nahi tha.” “Nice way to describe ki decision le lia to ab vapis nahi mudna issi raste se manzil tk pahunchna.,” said another user. Check out other hilarious videos of Rohit Sharma: India vs New Zealand Rohit's decision to bat first in the opening Test backfired horribly as India were shot out for a mere 46 inside 32 overs, recording their third lowest total in 593 Tests and lowest-ever in 293 matches on home soil.

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Jasprit Bumrah for Test captaincy? Don't kill the golden goose, says Mohammad Kaif
1 day, 8 hours 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 …

Rohit Sharma shouldn't play Tests anymore, he made wrong call in Sydney: Mohammad Kaif
1 day, 8 hours 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 …

Manjrekar backs Jasprit Bumrah as full-time Test captain despite injury concerns
2 days, 8 hours ago

Manjrekar backs Jasprit Bumrah as full-time Test captain despite injury concerns

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has backed Jasprit Bumrah as the next full-time captain of the Indian Test. Bumrah, who captained two Tests in Australia in the absence of Rohit Sharma in the playing XI is currently injured. Speaking on ESPNcricinfo, Manjrekar said that Bumrah's elevation to captaincy should be a no-brainer in case Rohit Sharma vacates the position. In …

'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'
2 days, 20 hours 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 …

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy
2 days, 23 hours ago

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy

Hindustan Times  

India's long Test calendar ended on a disastrous note on Sunday as the team suffered back-to-back series defeats, which not only saw them concede the top spot in the World Test Championship points table, but also got eliminated from the race to make the final. KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya with Adam Zampa at the end of ICC Men's Cricket …

Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'
3 days, 1 hour 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 …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
3 days, 19 hours 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 …

Rohit Sharma gets 'not a place for 37-year-old' message for England; Katich drops cheeky 'has career in comedy' remark
4 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
4 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’
4 days, 5 hours 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 - …

Perfect Perth, sore Sydney: Jasprit Bumrah vs Australia ends in an anti-climax
4 days, 8 hours ago

Perfect Perth, sore Sydney: Jasprit Bumrah vs Australia ends in an anti-climax

India Today  

To say Jasprit Bumrah was the best player for India during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy would be a massive understatement. After hundreds from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli helped India set a target of 534 for Australia to win, Bumrah added another 3 to his tally to secure the victory. Bumrah vs Australia After the Perth win, Bumrah handed back the …

Rohit Sharma for England? Test cricket not for 37-year-olds at top-order: Katich
4 days, 8 hours 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
4 days, 8 hours 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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4 days, 8 hours 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
4 days, 8 hours 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, …

Jasprit Bumrah rues missing out on spiciest pitch of series: Cannot fight my body
Top News
4 days, 8 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah rues missing out on spiciest pitch of series: Cannot fight my body

India Today  

Stand-in India captain Jasprit Bumrah updated on his injury after the conclusion of the final Test match of the Bborder-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Bumrah rued missing out on the spiciest pitch of the series but said that he had to listen to his body and could not keep fighting it. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/7qFlYcjD2d — cricket.com.au January 5, …

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark
4 days, 8 hours 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
4 days, 17 hours 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 …

Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 puts India’s stand-in-captain above Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25; here’s how
4 days, 22 hours 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...'
5 days, 2 hours 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 …

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah hound Sam Konstas in Sydney: ‘Batting like a no. 10’; dismissed by Siraj
5 days, 5 hours ago

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah hound Sam Konstas in Sydney: ‘Batting like a no. 10’; dismissed by Siraj

Hindustan Times  

Team India brought its A-game to the table in the first session on Day 2 of the Sydney Test. Mohammed Siraj claimed two, while Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna picked a wicket each in the first session as Australia were 101/5 at Lunch break. Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah worked on a plan to trouble Sam Konstas while Mohammed Siraj …

Rohit Sharma 'not retiring' or 'going anywhere'; India captain quashes speculations: 'I'm a father of two, have sense…'
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5 days, 5 hours 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...’
5 days, 6 hours 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 …

Australia vs India: Scott Boland rips through India again as Jasprit Bumrah injured on day two of SCG Test
5 days, 8 hours ago

Australia vs India: Scott Boland rips through India again as Jasprit Bumrah injured on day two of SCG Test

ABC  

Scott Boland has proved Australia's hero again on day two, while Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the rest of the decisive Border-Gavaskar Test match is in doubt. And he brings it up with a six 17 hours ago Show all key events Live: Australia vs India at the SCG J By Jon Healy STUMPS: India is 6-141, leading by 145 J …

Watch: Rohit Sharma's 'I am not going anywhere' remark leaves Irfan in splits
5 days, 8 hours ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma's 'I am not going anywhere' remark leaves Irfan in splits

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma cleared the air about his Test cricket future in a candid interview during the lunch break on Day 2 of the Sydney Test. The conversation, filled with honesty and a touch of humor, saw Rohit dismiss speculations about retirement, affirming that he wasn’t going anywhere. Life changes every second, and I’m hopeful this will too.” – …

I stood down: Rohit Sharma breaks silence on missing Sydney Test in bold interview
5 days, 8 hours ago

I stood down: Rohit Sharma breaks silence on missing Sydney Test in bold interview

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma has broken his silence on missing the Sydney Test and claimed that he stood down from the team. Rohit, while talking to Star Sports during the lunch break on Day 2, said that he wasn't dropped or opted out of the side and decided to step aside for an in-form player. I'm not going anywhere Rohit …

'Not retiring or stepping away': Rohit Sharma clears air over decision to sit out of Sydney Test
5 days, 8 hours 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 …

Let them earn it: Rohit Sharma remains coy on future India captain
5 days, 8 hours 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 …

Rohit Sharma on Bumrah-Konstas feud: Bol bachchan karna, shobha nahi dete
5 days, 8 hours ago

Rohit Sharma on Bumrah-Konstas feud: Bol bachchan karna, shobha nahi dete

India Today  

Rohit Sharma commented on the Jasprit Bumrah-Sam Konstas bust-up during Day 1 of the Sydney Test as the India captain felt that the unnecessary banter doesn't suit the players. Cricket khelo, yeh faaltu ke cheeze, bol bachchan karna, shobha nahi dete Our boys are classy. AUS vs IND, Sydney Test Day 2: Live Updates Bumrah is absolute class Rohit would …

'Whoever this 'Mr. Fix-it' is, he should be named and shamed': Uthappa blasts 'pathetic' personal agenda-driven motive
5 days, 8 hours ago

'Whoever this 'Mr. Fix-it' is, he should be named and shamed': Uthappa blasts 'pathetic' personal agenda-driven motive

Hindustan Times  

It has been a turbulent few days for Indian cricket. Ahead of the Sydney Test, a bombshell Indian Express report claimed that a senior player is ready to project himself as an interim captain. The report further claimed that the senior player really wants to be the interim captain and is portraying himself as "Mr Fix-it". Former India batter Robin …

Rohit Sharma ‘no more’ part of selectors’ plan for Tests post BGT, talks with Virat Kohli on: Report
5 days, 21 hours 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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5 days, 21 hours 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 …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from Sydney Test a ‘management call’, says Rishabh Pant
5 days, 22 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from Sydney Test a ‘management call’, says Rishabh Pant

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant admitted to a touch of emotion within the ranks when news about Rohit Sharma missing the fifth Test spread. As for the decision, it was a management call, so I was not part of that conversation, so I can’t explain anything other than that,” Pant told the media here on Friday. That’s what you want from your captain.” …

Rohit omission from decisive Test 'emotional' says India's Pant
5 days, 23 hours 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 …

Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test: When was the last time an Indian captain was dropped?
6 days, 4 hours 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
6 days, 5 hours 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
6 days, 6 hours 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 …

He's been dropped: Mark Taylor slams Rohit Sharma's 'resting' antics at SCG
6 days, 8 hours 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 …

Watch: Rishabh Pant takes body-blows, replies with massive six at SCG
6 days, 8 hours ago

Watch: Rishabh Pant takes body-blows, replies with massive six at SCG

India Today  

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant put in a gladiatorial fight on Day 1 of the final Test match at the SCG. Batting on the first day of the 5th Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Rishabh Pant took body blows from Australia fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. ?pic.twitter.com/awqvWck5Ii — Sameer Allana January 3, 2025 Rishabh Pant's gritty innings came at …

Our captain Rohit Sharma has opted to 'rest', no selfishness in team: Jasprit Bumrah
6 days, 8 hours 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 …

Bold call from Rohit Sharma to rest himself for Sydney Test: Ravi Shastri
6 days, 8 hours 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 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain
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6 days, 8 hours 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
6 days, 8 hours 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 dropping himself was emotional call, can't explain more: Rishabh Pant
6 days, 8 hours ago

Rohit Sharma dropping himself was emotional call, can't explain more: Rishabh Pant

India Today  

Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant described regular skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to drop himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney as an emotional yet selfless act. Pant highlighted Rohit's selflessness and leadership, calling the opener "a true leader" for making the difficult choice to sit out and hand over the captaincy to Jasprit Bumrah. IND vs AUS, …

Rohit Sharma deserved more respect, captain should never be dropped: Navjot Sidhu
6 days, 8 hours 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 …

Dropped or rested, Rohit Sharma missing Sydney Test was the right call
6 days, 8 hours 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 …

AUS vs IND: Webster anticipates big Jasprit Bumrah 'challenge' on grassy SCG pitch
6 days, 8 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Webster anticipates big Jasprit Bumrah 'challenge' on grassy SCG pitch

India Today  

Australia all-rounder Beau Webster has acknowledged the significant threat posed by India's stand-in skipper and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Sydney Test. After an action-packed Day 1 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Webster highlighted how the nature of the grassy pitch and Bumrah's fiery opening spell could spell trouble for Australia. A dramatic Day 1 of SCG Test …

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia
6 days, 8 hours 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
6 days, 8 hours 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 …

Why is Rohit Sharma not playing for India in 5th Test against Australia in Sydney?
6 days, 8 hours 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 …

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