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Ind vs SA in Tests: Rohit Sharma’s men must navigate fine margins to conquer final frontier

Thirty-one years have passed since Jimmy Cook edged Kapil Dev’s outswinger to Sachin Tendulkar at slip and reluctantly walked back to the dressing room at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban. Temba Bavuma took over from Dean Elgar, whose obduracy at the top played an important role in South Africa’s series victory last time. The numbers from his last Test series against South Africa — in India, four years ago — are even more impressive, with scores such as 176, 127, and 212. His stunning knock had set up India’s greatest Test win — against Australia at the Gabba in 2020–21 — and he had made a glorious hundred that helped India build its lead in the final Test against South Africa on the last tour. Key player: Keegan Petersen played a key role in South Africa’s last Test series win over India, making scores of 62, 72, and 82 in four innings as it came from behind to take the series 2-1.

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could play India A games in England ahead of five-Test series

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could play India A games in England ahead of five-Test series

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were among several high-profile cricketers playing in the Ranji Trophy in the immediate aftermath of their disastrous tour of Australia, and could be asked to play at least one of India A’s matches against England Lions that get underway on 30 May. India’s international run in the 2023-24 season, which included Test series losses against …

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BCCI cracks a whip for England Tests as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma likely to play India A games; Karun Nair to be in team

Hindustan Times

The Board of Control for Cricket in India cracked a whip ahead of the all-important tour of England in June as some of the frontline players of the Indian Test team are likely to be part of the 'A' squad, which will face the Lions in two four-day matches. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma could play India A games before England …

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Afghanistan vs South Africa Cricket highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa thrash Afghanistan by 107 runs in Karachi

Times of India

Afghanistan vs South Africa Cricket highlights: Opener Ryan Rickelton struck a maiden one-day international hundred as South Africa routed Afghanistan by 107 runs in the Champions Trophy in Karachi on Friday. Rickelton cracked a 106-ball 103 with seven boundaries and a six to anchor South Africa's imposing total of 315-6 in the Group B match at the National Stadium. South …

1 week, 4 days ago

'My only worry when I see them playing Test cricket...': Ganguly's frustration with Gill, Rahul; Jaiswal escapes wrath

Hindustan Times

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has urged India's star batters to pull up their socks in Test cricket and get their individual averages higher, which would in turn help the team win more often in the longest format. Sourav Ganguly has said that India need their batters to fire to win more Test matches "My only worry when I see …

'Rishabh Pant has got to bite the bullet': Ganguly exposes India's worrying sign in sharp warning before England Tests

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1 week, 4 days ago

'Rishabh Pant has got to bite the bullet': Ganguly exposes India's worrying sign in sharp warning before England Tests

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly sent a massive warning to the Indian Test team ahead of the tour of England in late June. Ganguly wants the likes of Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill to step up in the all-important tour, during which India will aim to secure their first Test series win in England since 2007. Sourav Ganguly sent a …

1 week, 5 days ago

India are not good in Tests, Rohit Sharma should take responsibility: Sourav Ganguly

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Former India cricketer Sourav Ganguly feels that India captain Rohit Sharma should take responsibility of turning things around in Test cricket as the team is not doing well in the format at the moment. Furthermore, Ganguly said that the India captain needs to take responsibility of turning things around in Test cricket. I don't know whether he's going to continue …

2 weeks ago

What made BCCI back Rohit Sharma as Test captain? Tactical genius at CT 2025, leadership void seals the deal: Report

Hindustan Times

Rohit Sharma is likely to continue as India's Test captain for the upcoming five-match series in England, according to a report from the Indian Express. The Indian captain recently led India to a brilliant win in the Champions Trophy, where India beat New Zealand in the final in Dubai, and it seems Rohit's captaincy has impressed the board, winning its …

2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma gets Ajit Agarkar-led committee’s backing for England Tests in June despite below-par BGT show: Report

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Despite a below-par Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, Rohit Sharma is set to remain as the captain of the Indian team when they travel to England for a five-match Test series in June later this year. However, India's Champions Trophy 2025 triumph in Dubai put things in order for Rohit Sharma. According to a The Indian Express report, Rohit Sharma has …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit could continue as Test captain but opinions still divided in BCCI

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Champions Trophy triumph has added to the aura of Rohit Sharma and it won't be a surprise if he travels to England as the leader of the pack even though the selectors are yet to make a decision on the Test tour starting June 20. Jasprit Bumrah's fitness status is an issue and so does the lack …

India vs New Zealand Final: Rohit Sharma creates record in losing the toss, asked to bowl; check out playing 11s

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

India vs New Zealand Final: Rohit Sharma creates record in losing the toss, asked to bowl; check out playing 11s

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New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. Image: AP New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Same team for us.” India vs New Zealand Final: Playing …

3 weeks ago

India Vs New Zealand FINAL LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma ends retirement rumors

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IND vs NZ LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit Sharma scored a fifty while KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 34 as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Sunday to lift the title for the third time. IND vs NZ LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit Sharma …

3 weeks ago

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma explains why he did not change template despite criticism

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma won the Player of the Match award in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy. Rohit played a stroke-filled 76-run knock off 83 balls, which set up India's gritty chase of 252 runs against New Zealand. India vs New Zealand Final: Updates | Scorecard Rohit explained that the aggressive template was not natural to him, but …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit has shown himself to be a true leader of men

The Hindu

Rahul’s gigantic six off Glenn Maxwell on Tuesday night was significant for more reasons than one. Less than three years after taking over as India’s all-format captain, from Virat Kohli, Rohit has become the first skipper to take his side to the final of all four ICC tournaments — the World Test Championship, the 50-over World Cup, the T20 World …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

On this day: India thrash England to seal series and World Test Championship final spot

Hindustan Times

On this day in 2021, India delivered a dominant performance in the fourth Test against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, winning by an innings and 25 runs. This victory not only secured a 3-1 series win but also confirmed India’s place in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand. Axar Patel celebrates with team-mates …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa vs New Zealand stats: Ravindra continues love affair with ICC ODI events; Miller slams fastest CT ton

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Rachin Ravindra starred in New Zealand’s commanding 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semi-final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday, smashing 108 off 101 and later chipping in with a haul of 1/20 besides grabbing two catches. New Zealand opener Rachin Ravindra celebrates after completing his century during the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

New Zealand crush SA, set up title clash with India

Hindustan Times

Kolkata: New Zealand reaching their third ICC tournament final in six years is an encouraging sign for world cricket because it tells you that you don’t need to have resources like the Big Three or major streams of untapped talent to do well on the big stage. New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra plays a shot against South Africa at the ICC …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

NZ vs SA Live Score, Champions Trophy semi-final: New Zealand set up final clash with India

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NZ vs SA Live Score, Champions Trophy semi-final: New Zealand set up final clash with India New Zealand vs South Africa live score: New Zealand and South Africa are all set to face off in the 2nd semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. NZ vs SA Live Score, Champions Trophy semi-final: New Zealand set up final clash with India …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal: NZ beats SA by 50 runs to book final berth

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Three crucial matchups that will decide NZ vs SA semifinal in Champions Trophy 1. Heinrich Klaasen vs Off-Spin Strengths: Exceptional spin-hitter with high strike rates in T20 and ODIs. Marco Jansen vs Kane Williamson Strengths: Jansen’s left-arm pace has been highly effective, particularly in the early overs. Matt Henry vs Ryan Rickelton Strengths: Rickelton is in prime form, excelling in …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-final Highlights: New Zealand to face India in the final

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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: New Zealand have defeated South Africa by 50 runs to set up a final clash against India. South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final: New Zealand have defeated South Africa by 50 runs to qualify for the final. South Africa reached 94/1 after 17 overs, with Temba Bavuma and Rassie …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Rachin Ravindra special knocks South Africa out, sets up India vs New Zealand final

India Today

Mitchell Santner's New Zealand breezed past South Africa in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy in an inspiring performance on Wednesday, March 5. After posting a massive total of 362 runs at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore, New Zealand restricted South Africa to 312/9 in a clinical performance. Champions Trophy: South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights New Zealand were so …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand beat South Africa in semifinal

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New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore to qualify for Sunday’s cricket final against India in Dubai. New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy to secure their place in Sunday’s final against India. David Miller smashed an unbeaten 100 off 67 balls, which was brought up off the …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

SA vs NZ, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa, New Zealand battle in high-stakes clash for final spot

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Two weeks, thousands of kilometres travelled, and it comes down to the clash between two teams, who for all their history, have never lifted the World Cup. Though both South Africa and New Zealand won the ICC Knockouts, as the Champions Trophy was known earlier, it has been twenty-five years since either of them have been able to win a …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

India vs Australia: 3 Key Matchups and the Stats That Could Decide the Semifinal

The Hindu

India faces Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal in Dubai on Tuesday, their first ICC ODI clash since the 2023 World Cup final. While Australia boasts a strong batting unit, India’s spin-heavy attack could challenge its middle order, despite missing pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Here are three key match-ups to look out for: Travis Head vs Indian bowlers …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ravi Shastri solves India's selection dilemma, tells Gambhir, Rohit how to beat Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal

Hindustan Times

Following their commanding 44-run win over New Zealand in the final Group fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India find themselves in a fix. Heading into the semifinal against Australia on Tuesday, captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir have a decision to make – stick with the team that fetched them victory over New Zealand or go …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp wants more women’s Test matches

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There should be more women’s Test cricket in order to improve standards in the game, South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has said. “It can only help the women’s game and how players grow as well because you learn so much about yourself and your skill and your game when you play the longest format. “I know a lot of times …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cricket-South Africa's Kapp wants more women's test matches

Hindustan Times

By Suramya Kaushik Cricket-South Africa's Kapp wants more women's test matches March 2 - There should be more women's test cricket in order to improve standards in the game, South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has said. "It's the longest format of the game where you probably need the most skills," Kapp told Reuters. "It can only help the women's game …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli creates world record in 300th ODI for India

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With his 300th ODI for India, Virat Kohli became the first cricketer ever to play in 300 ODIs, 100 Test matches, and 100 T20Is. Image: Reuters Virat Kohli on Sunday became only the seventh India to play 300 ODIs for the Indian cricket team as he was named in the playing XI for the Champions Trophy 2025 match against New …

4 weeks ago

SA vs ENG: Heinrich Klaasen lead Proteas to CT semis, here’s how much he scored in last 5 ODIs

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SA vs ENG, CT 2025: Temba Bavuma-led South Africa on Saturday defeated Jos Buttler-led England by 7 wickets in the Group B match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Karachi's National Stadium and became the fourth team to qualify for the semi-finals. South Africa vs England CT 2025: Earlier batting first, Jos Buttler-led England team scored 179 runs and …

4 weeks ago

India Masters vs South Africa Masters, IML 2025: Rahul Sharma steals show with hattrick as IND dominate Proteas

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Rahul Sharma's historic hattrick headlined India Masters' win over South Africa Masters in the ongoing International Masters League 2025 at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium in Vadodara on Saturday. Sent into bat first by India Masters captain Sachin Tendulkar, South Africa Masters were off to a bright start with a 35-run stand by Hashim Amla and Henry Davids before Rahul …

4 weeks ago

International Masters League 2025: Rahul Sharma takes hat-trick as India cruises to eight-wicket win over South Africa

The Hindu

Leg-spinner Rahul Sharma bagged a hat-trick as India Masters convincingly beat South Africa Masters by eight wickets in Vadodara on Saturday to continue their winning run in the International Masters League. After India Masters skipper Sachin Tendulkar won the toss and elected to bowl, his spinners took full advantage of the conditions to restrict a strong South Africa Masters line-up …

4 weeks ago

India Masters vs South Africa Masters IML T20 2025 Highlights: Rayudu, Negi steer India Masters to an eight-wicket win

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India Masters vs South Africa Masters IML T20 2025 Highlights: Ambati Rayudu and Pawan Negi forge an unbroken 62-run stand for the third wicket as India Masters chase down the modest 86-run target set by South Africa Masters with nine overs to spare. India Masters vs South Africa Masters IML T20 2025 Highlights : India Masters thrash South Africa Masters …

India Masters vs South Africa Masters Highlights, IML 2025: Yuvraj, Rahul Sharma and Rayudu shine as IND win

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India Masters vs South Africa Masters Highlights, IML 2025: Yuvraj, Rahul Sharma and Rayudu shine as IND win

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India Masters vs South Africa Masters Live Score, IML 2025: Ambati Rayudu and Pawan Negi are keeping India on top as Sachin and co look to chase 86. India Masters vs South Africa Masters Highlights, IML 2025: Ambati Rayudu and Pawan Negi remained unbeaten on 41 and 21 respectively as India Masters chased 86 runs with eight wickets in hand …

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India Masters vs South Africa Masters Highlights, IML 2025: Yuvraj, Rahul Sharma and Rayudu shine as IND win

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IND vs NZ: Captain Rohit Sharma nears Sachin Tendulkar's record in elite club

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

IND vs NZ: Captain Rohit Sharma nears Sachin Tendulkar's record in elite club

India Today

Rohit Sharma has a chance to go past the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in the elite list of Indian captains with runs in ODIs. The 37-year-old Rohit is only 68 runs away from going past Tendulkar, who has 2454 runs from 73 matches at an average of 37.75 with six hundreds and 12 fifties to his name. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage …

1 month ago

Worrying about India's advantages not our job: South Africa coach Rob Walter

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South Africa are set to face England in their final group-stage match in the Champions Trophy 2025. South Africa coach Rob Walter was asked about the potential semi-final fixture against India, and the supposed advantage that India has because of playing at a single venue. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Walter said …

1 month ago

South Africa M vs Sri Lanka M IMLT20 Highlights: Sri Lanka prevail in a high-scoring game against South Africa

India TV News

South Africa M vs Sri Lanka M IMLT20 Highlights: Sri Lanka prevail in a high-scoring game against South Africa Sri Lanka Masters rode on Asela Gunaratne and Chinthaka Jayasinghe's unbeaten fifties to make a light work of a 181-run chase against the South Africa Master to register their first win of the IMLT20 in Navi Mumbai. South Africa M vs …

1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma records another 100 after 30; Why India’s Champions Trophy win over Bangladesh special for Indian captain

Live Mint

India's win over Bangladesh in Dubai in a Group A clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was itself special for captain Rohit Sharma. Not only he became the second-fastest after Virat Kohli to reach 11000 runs, Rohit Sharma also became the first player in the world after the age of 30 to record 100 wins as a captain. The …

1 month, 1 week ago

South Africa vs Afghanistan | SA vs AFG, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa wins toss; opts to bat against Afghanistan

The Hindu

Ryan Rickelton became the second South African batter, after Gary Kirsten, to score a century on debut in an ICC tournament as South Africa began its Champions Trophy campaign with a convincing 107-run victory against Afghanistan. He kept the scoreboard ticking with singles and boundaries, to guide South Africa to 315 for 6 - a target that was far from …

1 month, 1 week ago

Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan in tatters in chase of 315

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Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Ryan Rickelton made a well-timed hundred to guide South Africa to a healthy 315/six against Afghanistan in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group B match on Friday in Karachi. Afghanistan vs South Africa XIs Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, …

1 month, 1 week ago

SA vs AFG: Heinrich Klaasen ruled out as South Africa suffer injury blow in Karachi

India Today

South Africa suffered a big blow ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against Afghanistan as star batter Heinrich Klaasen was ruled out due to an injury. The superstar batter, a fine player of spin, was left out on the bench as a precautionary measure due to a left elbow soft tissue injury, Cricket South Africa said after captain Temba Bavuma …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

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Rohit Sharma’s revival as a batter as well as captain in the recently-concluded ODI series against England isn’t likely to keep him in contention for upcoming Test assignments with news agency PTI stating he isn’t likely to be considered for the format going ahead. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to succeed Rohit Sharma as Test captain on a full-time basis starting …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: India showcase ODI blueprint with middle-overs dominance but gear up for a stiffer test in Champions Trophy

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While India have given themselves a solid launchpad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with 3-0 ODI series win over England, the real test for Rohit Sharma and Co begins now. India’s 3-0 whitewash of England in the recently concluded One-Day International series has provided a solid launchpad for their upcoming ICC Champions Trophy campaign. India’s ODI Blueprint: Middle-Overs …

'Test cricket is always at top, hunger is still alive': Ajinkya Rahane on ambitions of India return

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Test cricket is always at top, hunger is still alive': Ajinkya Rahane on ambitions of India return

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Running out of the Indian team, Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane, still has ambitions of an India return in Test cricket, calling the red-ball format 'on top' for him. Rahane led Mumbai to the semifinal of the Ranji Trophy 2024/25 after his century played a vital role in his team beating Haryana in the quarterfinal at Eden Gardens. Rahane has been …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit's ability to stay consistent in ODIs questioned after masterful ton: 'Kohli knows how physically draining...'

Hindustan Times

India captain Rohit Sharma was hardly able to buy a run throughout the 2024/25 Test season, in which he averaged a woeful 10.93 in as many as 15 innings. However, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has questioned if the 37-year-old India captain has the fitness to play innings like these consistently going forward. India's captain Rohit Sharma reacts after his …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma within touching distance of another ‘century’, surpasses Sourav Ganguly after IND’s 2nd ODI win over ENG

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Rohit Sharma surpassed former India captain Sourav Ganguly for most wins as an Indian skipper and is just two shy of completing another century in the national colours. To add to that, Rohit Sharma's 36 wins out of 50 ODIs as captain is also the second-highest win percentage in the 50-over format among players who have led their countries in …

IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma's Cuttack ODI century a knock of grit, grace and timely redemption

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma's Cuttack ODI century a knock of grit, grace and timely redemption

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Rohit Sharma’s century during the second India-England ODI in Cuttack on Sunday has helped him reinstate his dominance in the 50-over format. Seven years later, on the same ground, Rohit Sharma produced a similarly significant century, not just to reaffirm his credentials as India’s premier ODI batter but also to silence the doubts that had gathered around his career. Rohit …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

SA vs NZ: Matthew Breetzke sets new world record with 150 on ODI debut in Pakistan

India Today

South Africa's Matthew Breetzke scripted history, becoming the first man in the history of one-day international cricket to score 150 on his debut. Breetzke's 150 helped South Africa post 304 in the second match of the tri-series, also involving Pakistan. Mulder and Breetzke made sure South Africa scored 108 runs in their last 10 overs and post a competitive total …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma breaks records with 32nd century, Virat Kohli's flop show continues

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Rohit Sharma silenced critics with a stunning ODI century in the second match against England. While Rohit dazzled with the bat, Virat Kohli’s struggles continued with another low score. Rohit Sharma silenced all doubters with a breathtaking 32nd century, leading India’s charge in the second ODI against England. Check the latest score from India vs. England, 2nd ODI Rohit leads …

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma returns to form with gritty half-century in Cuttack

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma returns to form with gritty half-century in Cuttack

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Rohit Sharma returned to form with a brilliant half-century in the 2nd ODI against England, showcasing his class with elegant strokes. India’s skipper Rohit Sharma silenced his critics with a well-crafted half-century in the second ODI against England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Rohit Sharma smashes an explosive fifty Chasing a challenging target set by England, Rohit started with …

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