2 months, 3 weeks ago

When sentiment trumps form, the team is in trouble

When you hope to bat through a day to draw a Test match, more than two batters need to get into double figures. If it isn’t team selection, they get wrong the decision on winning the toss; if it isn’t keeping the flock together — Ashwin might be missed in Sydney — it is the struggling captain’s manner of reacting to situations rather than making things happen. Rohit or no Rohit, that’s the question Captains have been dropped from a Test in the middle of a series before, and if Rohit plays in Sydney, sentiment would have triumphed over form once again in Indian cricket. Nitish Reddy had already displayed the temperament and skill to top score in four of his first six innings but hadn’t gone beyond 42. Jaiswal dismissal issue Those looking for single causes and conspiracy theories for the defeat have latched on to Jaiswal’s dismissal off an attempted hook in the second innings.

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Rohit Sharma's poor IPL 2025 start played down by Kane Williamson: Just 1st match

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2 days, 13 hours ago

Rohit Sharma's poor IPL 2025 start played down by Kane Williamson: Just 1st match

India Today

Kane Williamson has played down Rohit Sharma's poor start to the IPL 2025 campaign and expects the Mumbai Indians batter to bounce back as the season progresses. Rohit was dismissed for a four-ball duck in MI's first match against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, March 23 as he hit the ball from Khaleel Ahmed straight to the fielder. IPL 2025 …

'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, 1 day ago

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

Hindustan Times

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, 2 days ago

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

India Today

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 …

1 week, 4 days 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 …

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

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1 week, 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 …

1 week, 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 …

1 week, 5 days 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 …

2 weeks ago

Test cricket sensation Sam Konstas to reign in big hitting, says NSW Sheffield Shield coach

ABC

Veteran NSW coach Greg Shipperd has told Sam Konstas he must adopt a more consistent approach to his batting, while adamant the teenager is showing signs of striking the right balance. Shipperd backed Konstas to return to Australia's Test team for June's World Championship final against South Africa, after being squeezed out of recent matches in Sri Lanka. The opener's …

2 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Never doubt Rohit Sharma’: Netizens laud Indian captain after winning Champions Trophy 2025

Live Mint

Rohit Sharma led India won second straight ICC event on Sunday as they defeated New Zealand in the finals of Champions Trophy 2025 to win the match. After the win, netizens were all praises for Indian captain Rohit Sharma going to the extent of calling him a ‘true gem’ and cheering when he decided to not retire after final clash. …

Rohit Sharma's X-rated message to critics: Virat Kohli and I are not retiring

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma's X-rated message to critics: Virat Kohli and I are not retiring

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma had an X-rated message for his and Virat Kohli's critics as he stated that both men won't be retiring anytime soon after India's Champions Trophy win on Sunday, March 9. Rohit and Kohli played crucial roles in India's Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai with the Indian skipper scoring a fluent 76. Champions Trophy Final: Scorecard | …

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma ends speculation over ODI retirement rumours after India wins Champions Trophy 2025 title

The Hindu

Rohit Sharma reserved his best for the last on and off the field. The skipper guided the Men in Blue to a record third ICC Champions Trophy title by top-scoring in the final. RELATED: Rohit Sharma says coaches backed him to adapt aggressive approach in PowerPlay “In this tournament, we have seen that from the first match till now, all …

2 weeks, 3 days ago

India win Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit hails batting depth after India’s triumph — ‘Gives you the confidence’

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Middle-order batters Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Axar Patel came to the rescue in the final against New Zealand after India experienced a wobble following a superb start provided by Rohit Sharma. Reuters India captain Rohit Sharma hailed the depth in his team’s batting department following their four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final of the 2025 ICC Champions …

2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy 2024-25: Sitanshu Kotak feels India batting order battle-ready for title clash against New Zealand

The Hindu

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak was pleased that every batter contributed to the team’s cause in its run to the final and felt the side is well-prepared, having encountered different situations in the four games so far. Secondly, in four matches, batting first or second, we have got runs from openers, and when they didn’t, the middle-order has scored,” said …

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Gavaskar says Rohit needs to change batting strategy, questions if current approach is maximising his talent

Firstpost

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has asked Rohit Sharma to rethink his batting strategy, suggesting that his current aggressive approach is not yielding results that match his talent. ‘Rohit’s attacking doesn’t reward his talent’ While Rohit’s attacking start has helped India take the pressure away from Shubman Gill and the middle-order, Gavaskar feels Rohit has the ability to change the course …

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Kohli run-ning show, winning battles

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: "I think there was about seven fours when I got a hundred. That was India batter Virat Kohli after the match-winning 84 against Australia in the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday. So much so that England captain Jos Buttler reiterated on multiple occasions that they want to do what Rohit Sharma and his lads …

2 weeks, 6 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, 1 day ago

Rohit hails Kohli after match-winning knock in Champions Trophy semi-final: 'He has done it for us for so many years'

Firstpost

Virat Kohli dished out a superb 84 off 98 balls as India recovered from a shaky start to defeat Australia by six wickets and confirm their place in the final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. AP Captain Rohit Sharma credited the Indian team for their “very clinical” batting performance following their four-wicket victory over Australia in their Champions Trophy …

Rohit Sharma loses toss again in IND vs AUS semifinal: Social media has a field day with memes, jokes

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma loses toss again in IND vs AUS semifinal: Social media has a field day with memes, jokes

Live Mint

India have been on a streak when it comes to tosses in ODIs, having lost 14 consecutive coin flips. On March 4, Rohit lost the toss again, this time in the India vs. Australia semifinal in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The losing streak began in Ahmedabad in 2023 against Australia and continued through the South Africa tour, where India …

3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

'Tell me, who's better than him at the moment?' Rohit Sharma 'PR stunt' theory burned in 'extreme' message to Agarkar

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Tell me, who's better than him at the moment?' Rohit Sharma 'PR stunt' theory burned in 'extreme' message to Agarkar

Hindustan Times

India captain Rohit Sharma may have silenced his critics over his form with a stunning century in the ODI series at home against England last month, but the sword still hangs over his future in Test cricket. Although the selectors do have time to take that big call, with India's next Test assignment being in June with the tour of …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma dropping himself vs Australia wasn't a PR stunt: Amit Mishra

India Today

Former India cricketer Amit Mishra said that India captain Rohit Sharma dropping himself during the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia wasn’t a PR stunt. Recently, Amit Mishra also commented on the matter and stood firm behind the India skipper, saying that he would never do such things for PR. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Rohit Sharma's poor …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

India vs New Zealand predicted playing XIs: Will Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami play in IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash?

Live Mint

Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami are doubtful starters as India prepare to face New Zealand in their final group A game in the ICC Champions Trophy 2024. For the unversed, both Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami suffered hamstring niggles during their clash against Pakistan in Dubai last Sunday. Considering the New Zealand clash a dead rubber, giving Rohit Sharma rest …

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

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3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: India bowlers unlikely to operate for 10 overs against New Zealand to remain fresh for Tuesday’s semifinal

The Hindu

Ahead of the final group game against New Zealand, India trained for close to three hours at the ICC Academy on Friday with the team opting to rest on the eve of the match. India has had a week-long break since its match against Pakistan last Sunday but will have two games in three days as the Men in Blue …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma to miss IND vs NZ clash in Champions Trophy 2025? Who will lead India in star batter’s absence?

Live Mint

Rohit Sharma might have to sit out against New Zealand in the final Group A encounter in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai after the India captain suffered an injury scare in their win over Pakistan. According to an Indian Express report, the Indian team management is mulling to rest Rohit Sharma against New Zealand. Resting Rohit Sharma …

1 month 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, 1 week ago

India look to rise above selection challenges, past turbulence against Bangladesh in their CT opener

New Indian Express

DUBAI: A turbulent recent cricketing past has made a resonant effort mandatory for India in the Champions Trophy, and their opening match against a tricky Bangladesh here on Thursday will be the first point in assuaging a set of existential questions surrounding this team. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Kohli, Rohit and even head coach Gautam …

1 month, 1 week ago

India's Test Vice-Captaincy: Who Will Be Captain Jasprit Bumrah's Deputy? Top Contenders Revealed!

ABP News

Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, is currently competing in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In light of these setbacks, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly considering removing Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain. After the conclusion of ICC Champions Trophy, IPL 2025 will take place, followed by India's five-match Test series against England, starting on …

1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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

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, 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

Cricket-India relieved as Rohit regains form ahead of Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times

By Amlan Chakraborty Cricket-India relieved as Rohit regains form ahead of Champions Trophy NEW DELHI, - A month after his poor form forced Rohit Sharma to drop himself from a test match in Sydney, the India captain can finally breathe easy after producing a faith-restoring hundred in Sunday's second one-day international against England. Rohit quit T20 Internationals minutes after leading …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Big relief for captain Rohit & India in time

New Indian Express

There is no sweeter music in cricket than the sound of leather hitting the middle of timber. India skipper Rohit Sharma would have just kept hearing that sweet music during his knock against England in the second one-day international at Barabati Stadium on Sunday. After struggling to spend time in the middle, falling repeatedly to a combination of poor shots …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma's 33rd century is loading as well: Suresh Raina after Cuttack blitz

India Today

Suresh Raina has claimed that Rohit Sharma's 33rd ODI hundred will happen soon after the Indian skipper roared back into form with a blitz in Cuttack against England. 'Big players don't leave anything for the series finale' After his failure in the Nagpur ODI, Raina suggested that Rohit could come back to form in Cuttack. Raina claimed that big players …

1 month, 2 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, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Enjoyed Scoring Runs, Broke Down My Innings In Pieces While Batting: Rohit Sharma

ABP News

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said on Sunday that he “enjoyed” scoring a hundred for the team, and attributed his century to him “breaking down” his batting approach here on Sunday. I wanted to bat as deep as possible and that was my focus.” Rohit said he wanted place the ball precisely in the gaps as the England bowlers were aiming …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma explains his approach during match-winning century in Cuttack ODI: 'I broke it down to pieces'

Firstpost

India captain Rohit Sharma silenced his critics in style on Sunday with a knock of 119 off 90 balls, returning to form after a lean patch that lasted months, helping the Men in Blue clinch the three-match ODI series with a four-wicket victory at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. India captain Rohit Sharma raises his bat in celebration after completing …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Police celebrates Rohit Sharma’s century in ‘Ro hit and run case’ way, urges Odisha counterparts ‘not to punish’

Live Mint

Delhi Police celebrates Rohit Sharma's match-winning hundred on Sunday with a unique message after India defeated England by four wickets in the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Out of form for a long time, Rohit Sharma's 32nd ODI hundred came as a sense of relief for everyone, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 starting in just …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Enjoyed scoring runs, broke down my innings in pieces while batting: Rohit

Hindustan Times

Cuttack, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said on Sunday that he “enjoyed” scoring a hundred for the team, and attributed his century to him “breaking down” his batting approach here on Sunday. I wanted to bat as deep as possible and that was my focus.” Rohit said he wanted place the ball precisely in the gaps as the England bowlers were …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Firstpost

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

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, 2 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, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit’s century leads India to victory over England

The Hindu

Rohit Sharma shone brightly in the Silver City to end a prolonged lean patch with a magnificent hundred and guide the host to a convincing four-wicket win over England in the second ODI and seal the three-match series at the Barabati Stadium here on Sunday. His superb tale of revival, relying on his self-belief, dwarfed the lanky Gill’s gaceful half-century, …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma explains how he prepared after century against England in Cuttack

India TV News

India captain Rohit Sharma was under tremendous pressure leading to the second ODI against England at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. He flopped in the Test series against New Zealand and Australia and also failed to justify his potential in the Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir and also flopped against England in the first ODI. His performance raised doubts …

1 month, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

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