1 year, 2 months ago

A different curveball for Rohit Sharma

For all the platitudes India have earned as an indomitable force at home, how they failed to pre-empt their usual vanquishers—left-arm spin and a variant of the sweep shot—at Hyderabad is nothing short of perplexing. If this is interpreted as letting England realise a sustainable way of dealing with India’s spinners, isn’t the onus on Sharma to try something different? Here’s Sharma elaborating on it from a batter’s perspective at Nagpur last year, after scoring his maiden hundred as captain: “You can’t let the bowler bowl six balls on the spot. It almost seemed he was relying too much on his spinners’ home track record instead of asking them to bowl wider lines and putting the onus back on England to leave the crease, his field settings ending up facilitating those sweeps and reverse sweeps that delivered hope to England. That both home defeats—nine wickets at Indore, 28 runs here—came against teams led by highly instinctive captains like Steve Smith and Ben Stokes also dig up the question if Sharma is prone to playing catch-up.

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14 hours, 58 minutes ago

Michael Clarke tells BCCI to 'pick Rohit Sharma for England Tests' but on one condition: 'If I was the selector…'

Hindustan Times

Despite his shaky form in the IPL 2025, Rohit Sharma is likely to travel to England. Rohit's vulnerabilities as Test opener were exposed in Australia, where he returned abysmal figures of 31 runs from 3 Tests, hence, Clarke feels Rohit would be good batting in the middle order, facing up to the second new ball at No. Rohit Sharma's record …

3 days, 14 hours ago

'Rohit at a stage where he has to push himself': MI sent playoffs warning as star told to 'pretend playing IPL in...'

Hindustan Times

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have had a very subpar start to the 2025 IPL season, with their batting order in particular currently not matching the standards. With captain Hardik Pandya demanding that the batting come to the party, a lot of focus has been given to Rohit Sharma’s quiet form at the top of the order over the last …

Rohit Sharma bluntly told 'It's high time', but Sehwag loses all hope after GT debacle

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3 days, 20 hours ago

Rohit Sharma bluntly told 'It's high time', but Sehwag loses all hope after GT debacle

Hindustan Times

Former India batter Manoj Tiwary questioned Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma's form after the right-handed batter once again got out for a single-digit score. In the match against Gujarat Titans, Rohit Sharma scored two boundaries in the first three balls of the Mumbai Indians' innings. Look, it's high time Rohit Sharma got back among the runs. 'Isn't it too late' Former …

Rohit Sharma to captain India in Test series against England: What led to BCCI’s decision?

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma to captain India in Test series against England: What led to BCCI’s decision?

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma has reportedly been assured by the BCCI that he will captain India in the upcoming Test series against England. Rohit Sharma’s future as India’s Test captain has been a topic of speculation ever since the team’s defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia earlier this year. Rohit gets extension to lead India in Tests However, according to a …

2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Live Mint

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 …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Should Rohit Sharma curb his aggression vs Australia? Manjrekar, Kumble weigh in

India Today

Former batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that Rohit Sharma should look to go deep in the innings when India face Australia in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday, March 4 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Manjrekar reckoned that Rohit should stay long enough in the middle to unleash his strokes against …

4 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS, Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma ‘tempted’ to play four spinners against Australia in semifinals

The Hindu

Rohit Sharma hinted that the team could play four spinners against Australia in the semifinals, as it did against New Zealand on Sunday. “We really need to think, even if we want to play four spinners, how we can squeeze four spinners,” said Rohit after his side’s 44-run win over the Kiwis. And when you have a little bit of …

1 month, 1 week ago

‘He will score a century in 60 balls’: Yuvraj Singh's prediction for India captain Rohit Sharma ahead of Pakistan match

Hindustan Times

Change of format has brought a change in luck for India captain Rohit Sharma. India captain Rohit Sharma with Mohammed Shami and Virat Kohli Since the ODI World Cup in 2023, it was evident that Rohit has modelled his game to maximise the powerplay. Ahead of the big-ticket India vs Pakistan match in Dubai, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Firstpost

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

Firstpost

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma is selfless, he has led India's ODI transformation: R Ashwin

India Today

World Cup-winning former India spinner R. Ashwin has said he is a big fan of Rohit Sharma's selfless approach in one-day internationals, praising the India captain for setting an example for the rest of the team in the 50-over format. Rohit Sharma smashed 119 off just 90 deliveries in India's successful chase of 305 against England in Cuttack, ending a …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma hints at improvement despite India’s ODI clean sweep against England: ‘Certain things we are looking at’

Firstpost

After handing England a crushing 3-0 defeat in the ODI series, India have become clear favourites going into the Champions Trophy. After the third ODI on Wednesday, Rohit Sharma discussed about the things India can improve upon before the marquee ICC event. India on Wednesday defeated England by 142 runs in the third ODI of their three-match series at Ahmedabad’s …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma hints at improvement despite India’s ODI clean sweep against England: ‘Certain things we are looking at’

Firstpost

After handing England a crushing 3-0 defeat in the ODI series, India have become clear favourites going into the Champions Trophy. After the third ODI on Wednesday, Rohit Sharma discussed about the things India can improve upon before the marquee ICC event. Image: Reuters India on Wednesday defeated England by 142 runs in the third ODI of their three-match series …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma highlights key takeaways from India's dominant 3-0 series win over England

India TV News

India defeated England by 142 runs in the third ODI of the series at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to clinch the series 3-0. The hosts lost the wicket of the captain Rohit Sharma early into the match, but Shubman Gill hit a smacking century, while Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer registered a half-century each. He noted that the team …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma fails in Ahmedabad ODI after hundred in Cuttack

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma failed to make a mark in the Ahmedabad ODI as he was dismissed for just 1 run on Wednesday, February 12. ðè MARK WOOD STRIKES FIRST BALL ðè Rohit Sharma goes for just 1! ðº Watch #INDvENG on @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/XRT5D2MPmb — Cricket on TNT Sports February 12, 2025 Rohit's England series ends in disappointment …

1 month, 3 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, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: If even Rohit Sharma can be under pressure, we should be easier on ourselves, says Buttler

The Hindu

If a player of Rohit Sharma’s calibre could face pressure at times, the others should be a bit “easier” on themselves, said England skipper Jos Buttler as he hailed the Indian skipper’s much-awaited century as a lesson in modern and dynamic ODI batting. “It’s probably a nice reminder for all of us that if someone of Rohit’s caliber can be …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma breaks free to make strong statement before Champions Trophy

India Today

‘Never ever write off Rohit Sharma,’ wrote one of the fans after the Indian captain blazed his way to hitting a 76-ball hundred. Rohit Sharma fights his way through Rohit struggled for confidence throughout the Test series against New Zealand and Australia. Having not played enough limited-overs cricket since India’s triumph in the Men’s T20 World Cup, Rohit was expected …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma ton showed England’s approach is the right one – Jos Buttler

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma answers critics with superb hundred as England fall to another heavy defeat in India

The Independent

1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘I broke it into pieces’; Rohit Sharma’s honest admission after roaring back to form with century against England

Live Mint

Not thinking too much and breaking his game into small pieces worked for Rohit Sharma as the Indian captain returned to form with a match-winning hundred in the second ODI against England on Sunday in Cuttack. Having been under severe criticism since the New Zealand series at home in Tests, Rohit Sharma string of low scores became a concern recently. …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma arrests poor form with 32nd ODI hundred ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Live Mint

Rohit Sharma's poor form with the bat finally ended with a 76-ball hundred in Cuttack on Sunday against England in the second ODI. Rohit Sharma's last international hundred also came against England in Tests in 2024. Notably, this was Rohit Sharma's first hundred in ODIs since his ton against Afghanistan in the 2023 ODI World Cup at home. Rohit's return …

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

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Firstpost

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 …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma ends run drought, scores quick fifty against England during 2nd ODI in Cuttack

The Hindu

India captain Rohit Sharma ended his poor run of form with a fine half-century against England during the second One-Day International at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday. Rohit, who has not been able to score a fifty in 10 consecutive innings in international cricket, finally reached the mark off 30 balls to bring up his 58th half-century in …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma slams 76-ball hundred vs England, ends 16-month century drought in ODIs

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma scored a breathtaking hundred to bounce back to form ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 during the second ODI against England on Sunday, February 9 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. ðäé A treat for the fans in Cuttack to witness Captain Rohit Sharma at his best ðð Follow The Match â¶ï¸ https://t.co/NReW1eEQtF#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @ImRo45 …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma roars back to form, bludgeons England for 30-ball half-century

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma roared back to form with a breathtaking half-century during the second ODI against England on Sunday, February 9 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. The opening batter had been enduring poor form since India’s recent long Test season and was once again dismissed cheaply for 2 in the first ODI in Nagpur. The two boundaries calmed the nerves …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

India vs England, 2nd ODI Highlights: India claim series 2-0 with 4-wicket win after Rohit Sharma heroics

India Today

22:17 IST: Rohit Sharma, the victorious skipper of India, is also the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant ton. Mentions that he assessed what he wanted to do at regular intervals and it is important for batters to get set and go as deep as possible. Further mentions that looking at the pitch, the black soil, the ball tends …

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit's Lean Run, Fit-Again Kohli In Focus As India Eye Series Win Over England

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit's Lean Run, Fit-Again Kohli In Focus As India Eye Series Win Over England

ABP News

The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that a fit-again Virat Kohli’s return poses are the towering obstacles in India's quest for a series win against England in the second ODI here on Sunday. India had taken a 1-0 lead after their four-wicket win at Nagpur and there was good news for the fans as batting …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

India series can yet turn into positive one for England, says Saqib Mahmood

The Independent

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to Rohit Sharma's poor form; expects critics to stop when India captain performs

India TV News

India captain Rohit Sharma is facing a slump in form. Later, he flopped on his Ranji Trophy return and in the first ODI against England, Rohit scored only two. His form is a matter of huge concern for India ahead of the Champions Trophy and the remaining two matches against England will be a good platform for the 37-year-old to …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma announces return to form with thunderous 119, helps India chase down 304, clinch series

Times of India

CUTTACK: For the crowd it was a moment to celebrate but for the India skipper it was a moment of relief when he got the monkey off his back. Dancing down the track to hit Adil Rashid effortlessly over long-off for a six to bring up his 32nd ODI hundred, the Hitman just had a customary look at his batting …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Ab toh sharam kar le Rohit Sharma’: Fans call for India captain’s retirement after flop show during IND vs ENG 1st ODI

Live Mint

Calls for Rohit Sharma retirement got louder after the Indian captain managed just two runs off seven balls in the first ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday. Rohit Sharma's early dismissal led to a social media furore as the fans vented their frustration and called for the Indian skipper's retirement. Watch how fans reacted to Rohit's dismissal Despite Rohit …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma’s horrid run continues as India lose openers cheaply in chase of 249

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma’s poor form continued in the first ODI against England, as he was dismissed for just 2 runs. Image: AP India’s captain Rohit Sharma continues to struggle with the bat, as his poor form extended into the first ODI against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Rohit Sharma’s dismal form transcends formats Rohit Sharma’s struggles with …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma in no-man's land again

New Indian Express

NAGPUR: Just as his bat met the ball, Rohit Sharma knew where it would lead to. Liam Livingstone completed the catch as a disheartened Sharma had fallen for two runs from seven balls in the first ODI against England. What seems even more disturbing is that there seems to be a pattern emerging as Sharma went in way too early …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma will refrain from big hitting in ODIs due to poor form: Manjrekar

India Today

Former India cricketer turned commentator feels India captain will not continue his fearless and aggressive brand of cricket in the upcoming ODI series against England due to poor form. Rohit is coming into the series on the back of poor form in India’s recent long Test season. Hence, there’s massive scrutiny on Rohit’s form ahead of the series against England …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rohit, Kohli form; pacer fitness under scanner ahead of Champions Trophy rehearsal

The Hindu

A bunch of youngsters waited patiently outside the VCA Stadium on Wednesday afternoon to catch a glimpse of the Indian cricketers. With India playing its first home ODI series since the World Cup final in 2023, the excitement is palpable, and the three-match affair against England offers the team a chance to fine-tune before heading to Dubai for the Champions …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma Are Not Robots’: Former England Cricketer Backs India Legends Amid Poor Form

ABP News

England legend Kevin Pietersen has urged critics to show respect to Indian batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have faced heavy scrutiny in recent months over their below-par form with the bat. Both players struggled during the home series against New Zealand and then the Australia tour as well Virat Kohli's longstanding weakness resurfaced during the Australia tour, …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

India's Rohit insists struggles 'nothing new' ahead of England ODIs

New Indian Express

NAGPUR: India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday insisted his recent Test struggles were just part of the "ups and downs" of a long career as he looks to rediscover his form in three one-day internationals against England. Rohit and former captain Virat Kohli, who both retired from T20 internationals following India's World Cup win in the shortest format last year, …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

What kind of question is that? Rohit Sharma stunned by reporter's 'Hitman' jibe in Nagpur

India Today

Rohit Sharma has faced numerous tough spells as an opening batter in cricket. However, the Indian cricket team captain did not expect the kind of bouncer he encountered early in the press conference in Nagpur, held on the eve of the ODI series opener against England. A reporter asked Rohit Sharma if he was prepared for the challenge in ODI …

2 months, 1 week ago

Abhishek Sharma the new-age Rohit Sharma? Aakash Chopra draws parallel

India Today

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra recently drew a subtle parallel between India’s young T20I opener Abhishek Sharma and Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma. Since Rohit Sharma’s retirement from T20Is following India’s 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, the team has undergone a transition under new captain Suryakumar Yadav. In this phase, Suryakumar has backed his chosen opening pair of Abhishek …

2 months, 1 week ago

Lack of wicket-takers could hurt India against England

Hindustan Times

There is a changing trend in Indian cricket with regards to player selection ever since Gautam Gambhir has taken over as India coach. With a question mark over both Shami and Bumrah’s fitness, the only genuine wicket-taker India have is Kuldeep and he too is returning from injury In 2017 after losing to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final India …

2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

"Rohit is not making enough sacrifices....": Sanjay Manjrekar on Indian skipper's Test future

Hindustan Times

Mumbai, : Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that the Indian skipper will have to work hard on his defence and counter-attacking game ahead of the England Test tour later this year, noting that he is not making enough "sacrifices" for "one final burst" in his career like legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid did. ": Sanjay Manjrekar on Indian …

2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

2 months, 4 weeks 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 - …

2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

2 months, 4 weeks 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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