Rohit Sharma And Three Other Captains Who Opted To Drop Themselves From Playing XI
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma And Three Other Captains Who Opted To Drop Themselves From Playing XI

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Rohit Sharma's decision to "rest" for the fifth and final Test of IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar series seemed almost inevitable, given his recent struggles with the bat and as a captain in Test cricket. Under Rohit Sharma's leadership, India has won only one match in the ongoing five-match series against Australia, and with their chances of qualifying for World Test Championship Final now slim, IND vs AUS 5th Test could be one of their final opportunities in the current cycle. Rohit Sharma: Rohit Sharma's poor form in the ongoing IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy, having scored only 31 runs in five innings, is reportedly the key factor behind his decision to drop himself from the playing XI. Mike Denness: During the 1974-75 Ashes series in Australia, England captain Mike Denness dropped himself for the fourth Test after heavy defeats in the first two matches and a draw in the third.

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Rohit Sharma 'one captain I would want to play under': Punjab Kings star reveals wish days before IPL 2025 opener
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1 week ago

Rohit Sharma 'one captain I would want to play under': Punjab Kings star reveals wish days before IPL 2025 opener

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma seems to have brought the winning habit back for the national side in the big competitions, with the team winning the last two ICC titles they competed for on the trot. Moreover, Rohit's status as one of the most succesfull IPL captains is untouched and so it isn't much of a surprise that to hear players …

Sourav Ganguly pulls up Rohit Sharma for India's decline in Tests: 'Don't know if he'll continue. If he's hearing me...'
1 week ago

Sourav Ganguly pulls up Rohit Sharma for India's decline in Tests: 'Don't know if he'll continue. If he's hearing me...'

Hindustan Times  

Sourav Ganguly is not at all happy with India's recent decline in Test cricket, saying the team's red-ball form is a concern in the wake of a poor season. Sourav Ganguly wants Rohit Sharma to find ways and arrest India's slide in Test cricket As vocal as Ganguly is about Rohit and his white-ball skills as captain and batter, the …

What made BCCI back Rohit Sharma as Test captain? Tactical genius at CT 2025, leadership void seals the deal: Report
1 week, 2 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, 2 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 …

Rohit could continue as Test captain but opinions still divided in BCCI
1 week, 2 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 …

Rohit Sharma could become one of the best ODI captains of all time, says AB de Villiers
1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma could become one of the best ODI captains of all time, says AB de Villiers

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma has no reason to retire, says South Africa batting great AB de Villiers, who believes the India skipper could go down as one of the greatest ODI captains of all time. With that kind of record, not only as captain but also as a batter.”AB de Villiers on Rohit Sharma’s retirement “Compared to other captains, look at Rohit’s …

AB de Villiers hails Rohit Sharma’s record: ‘Why would Rohit Sharma retire...will be among best ODI captains’
1 week, 4 days ago

AB de Villiers hails Rohit Sharma’s record: ‘Why would Rohit Sharma retire...will be among best ODI captains’

Live Mint  

South African batting great AB de Villiers said on Thursday that Rohit Sharma has no reason to retire. "Compared to other captains, look at Rohit’s win percentage — it’s almost 74 percent, which is substantially more than any other captain of the past," de Villiers said in his YouTube channel. Hailing Rohit Sharma's record as both a batter and captain, …

Statsman: India wins record third ICC Champions Trophy title; Kohli, Rohit, Shami achieve significant milestones
1 week, 4 days ago

Statsman: India wins record third ICC Champions Trophy title; Kohli, Rohit, Shami achieve significant milestones

The Hindu  

India on top 3 The number of occasions India has won the Champions Trophy title. Fewest balls taken to claim 200 ODI wickets in career Balls Bowler Achieved on M Inns Wkts S/R Victim Venue 5126 Mohd Shami 20 Feb 2025 104 103 202 25.45 Jaker Ali Dubai 5240 Mitchell Starc 3 Sep 2022 102 102 200 26.23 Ryan Burl …

AB de Villiers backs Rohit Sharma to continue playing ODIs, says 'he has no reason to retire'
1 week, 4 days ago

AB de Villiers backs Rohit Sharma to continue playing ODIs, says 'he has no reason to retire'

India TV News  

AB de Villiers backs Rohit Sharma to continue playing ODIs, says 'he has no reason to retire' Rohit Sharma's retirement speculations were rife during the final of ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday. Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers feels Rohit Sharma has no reason to retire and believes that the India skipper can go down as one of the …

Why would Rohit Sharma retire? AB de Villiers surprised by criticism of captain
1 week, 4 days ago

Why would Rohit Sharma retire? AB de Villiers surprised by criticism of captain

India Today  

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has said he finds it difficult to understand the criticism of Rohit Sharma, praising his winning percentage as India's captain and his exploits with the bat in one-day internationals. De Villiers questioned why anyone would want Rohit to retire, especially after he played a match-winning knock for India in the high-stakes Champions Trophy …

Rohit Sharma Climbs ICC ODI Rankings Following CT 2025 Win, Virat Kohli Drops Down
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1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma Climbs ICC ODI Rankings Following CT 2025 Win, Virat Kohli Drops Down

ABP News  

India's Champions Trophy 2025 victory reflected in the latest ICC ODI Rankings, with skipper Rohit Sharma climbing two spots to reclaim his place among the top batters. Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s impactful 83-ball 76 in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand has helped him climb a couple of spots to third in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings. Pakistan’s …

ICC ODI Rankings latest update after Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma climbs to third, Shubman Gill retains top spot
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1 week, 5 days ago

ICC ODI Rankings latest update after Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma climbs to third, Shubman Gill retains top spot

The Hindu  

India captain Rohit Sharma jumped two places to third in the latest ICC ODI batter rankings following his stellar performance in the Champions Trophy 2025 final, while teammate Shubman Gill held on to the top spot. The talismanic Virat Kohli, who amassed 218 runs in the eight-team ICC tournament, slipped one place to fifth, while Shreyas Iyer remained steady at …

‘We underrate him. He thinks less about…’: Virender Sehwag dissects what makes Rohit Sharma a better captain
1 week, 5 days ago

‘We underrate him. He thinks less about…’: Virender Sehwag dissects what makes Rohit Sharma a better captain

Hindustan Times  

Former India batter Virender Sehwag lavished praise on Rohit Sharma for his impressive captaincy in ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Under Rohit's leadership, India won back-to-back ICC titles in the last 9 months - a feat achieved by no other Indian captain. Rohit Sharma led India to back-to-back ICC titles in the last 12 months. That’s why Rohit Sharma is a …

Rohit Sharma on on-field outbursts: I shout, but my teammates understand
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma on on-field outbursts: I shout, but my teammates understand

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma has explained the reason behind his frequent on-field outbursts at teammates, saying that his criticism is always aimed at bringing out the best for the team. Speaking to Star Sports after India’s Champions Trophy triumph over New Zealand, Rohit clarified that his teammates understand his intentions and know it’s for the betterment of the side. Rohit’s …

ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit Sharma rises to No. 3 after Champions Trophy final heroics
1 week, 5 days ago

ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit Sharma rises to No. 3 after Champions Trophy final heroics

India Today  

India's Champions Trophy winners were rewarded in the latest International Cricket Council ODI Rankings. Shubman Gill leads the list with 784 points, 14 more than Babar and 28 points more than Rohit in the latest rankings list. TOP 10 ODI BATTERS Shubman Gill 784 points 784 points Babar Azam 770 points 770 points Rohit Sharma 756 points 756 points Heinrich …

Ashwin dismisses Rohit Sharma narrative in 'biggest' verdict: 'His legacy ain't leading IND to back-to-back ICC titles'
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1 week, 6 days ago

Ashwin dismisses Rohit Sharma narrative in 'biggest' verdict: 'His legacy ain't leading IND to back-to-back ICC titles'

Hindustan Times  

Veteran India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin heaped massive praise on skipper Rohit Sharma for creating a big legacy as a white-ball batter. Rohit has led the team from the front in the last couple of years, and as a result, India have won two ICC titles - 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy within twelve months. Rohit Sharma led …

Rohit Sharma 'not getting younger by day', ex-India star feels 'two years very long time' for WC 2027
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma 'not getting younger by day', ex-India star feels 'two years very long time' for WC 2027

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma 'not getting younger by day', ex-India star feels 'two years very long time' for WC 2027 Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he is not retiring from ODIs and has kept all his options open after leading India to the Champions Trophy 2025 title. Meanwhile, a former India player has given his views on whether Rohit can last till …

Rohit Sharma ’keeps options open’ for playing World Cup 2027: Here’s what he said
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma ’keeps options open’ for playing World Cup 2027: Here’s what he said

Live Mint  

Indian Cricket Team captain Rohit Sharma has spoken about playing for the team during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027 amid rumours of retirement. I want to see how well I'm playing - Right now, I'm playing really, really well, and I'm enjoying everything I'm doing with this team, and the team is enjoying my company as well, …

Rohit Sharma Lands In Mumbai After Winning Champions Trophy In Dubai: Video
2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma Lands In Mumbai After Winning Champions Trophy In Dubai: Video

ABP News  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma returned to Mumbai on Monday after leading his team to a historic win in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. #WATCH | Delhi: Team India skipper Rohit Sharma returns to India from Dubai. pic.twitter.com/GemB15IFNZ — ANI March 10, 2025 Team India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and cricketer Harshit Rana also returned to the country from …

How did India win back-to-back ICC trophies? Rohit Sharma’s masterplan revealed by former IND star
2 weeks ago

How did India win back-to-back ICC trophies? Rohit Sharma’s masterplan revealed by former IND star

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma-led India have been on a roll at ICC tournaments in recent years, winning 23 of their 24 matches and claiming two major trophies, the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma - the most successful IPL captain at the time - was handed the captaincy by Virat Kohli after a disappointing run in the …

‘Never doubt Rohit Sharma’: Netizens laud Indian captain after winning Champions Trophy 2025
2 weeks 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 returns back to India after Champions Trophy 2025 triumph
2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma returns back to India after Champions Trophy 2025 triumph

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma returns back to India after Champions Trophy 2025 triumph Star India skipper Rohit Sharma has made his return from Dubai after winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and the skipper is set to represent MI in the upcoming edition of the IPL. The triumphant Indian team have made their return from Dubai after winning the ICC Champions Trophy …

Captain to captain: Suryakumar Yadav sends heartfelt message to Rohit Sharma
2 weeks ago

Captain to captain: Suryakumar Yadav sends heartfelt message to Rohit Sharma

India Today  

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav sent a heartfelt message to Rohit Sharma after India's Champions Trophy win in Dubai on Sunday, March 9. Rohit led from the front and scored an impressive 76 to help India win the match by four wickets to win their third Champions Trophy title. Champions Trophy Final: Scorecard | Highlights Suryakumar put out a post …

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

Rohit Sharma dismisses retirement talk after leading India to Champions Trophy triumph: 'Please don't spread rumours'
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma dismisses retirement talk after leading India to Champions Trophy triumph: 'Please don't spread rumours'

Firstpost  

There were speculations that Rohit Sharma, who led India to a second ICC title in as many years, could call time on his 50-over career after helping the Men in Blue win the 2025 Champions Trophy. India captain Rohit Sharma poses with the winner's trophy after helping India win the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy with a four-wicket victory over New …

Rohit Sharma ends speculation over ODI retirement rumours after India wins Champions Trophy 2025 title
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Rohit Sharma breaks silence on retirement talks: ‘Jo ho raha hain, woh chalta jayega’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma breaks silence on retirement talks: ‘Jo ho raha hain, woh chalta jayega’

Live Mint  

ICC Champions Trophy: Team India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday broke the silence on retirement talks and said that whatever is happening will keep continuing. Jo ho raha hain, woh chalta jayega,” said Rohit Sharma on his retirement speculations. Bowling first after Rohit lost his 12th straight toss, India's spinners restricted New Zealand to 251 for seven in the allotted …

Rohit Sharma on retirement: No plans to retire, says Rohit after leading team to record third crown
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma on retirement: No plans to retire, says Rohit after leading team to record third crown

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. After patiently answering questions from the scribes for more than 20 minutes, Rohit left the stage with a parting shot that will bring joy to fans worldwide. …

Rohit Sharma emulates Dhoni, surpasses Kapil, Ganguly with Champions Trophy win
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma emulates Dhoni, surpasses Kapil, Ganguly with Champions Trophy win

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma etched his name in the record books as he led India to triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, March 9 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Following India’s triumph, Rohit became only the second captain from his country to win two ICC trophies. India win consecutive ICC trophies for first time Following his dismissal …

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma explains why he did not change template despite criticism
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma's toss-losing streak continues in Champions Trophy final, equals unwanted world record
2 weeks, 1 day ago

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma's toss-losing streak continues in Champions Trophy final, equals unwanted world record

India TV News  

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma's toss-losing streak continues in Champions Trophy final, equals unwanted world record India's luck with the toss continued to run dry with the Men in Blue losing their 15th coin flip in the ODIs in a row and skipper Rohit Sharma equalling a wretched world record in the final of the Champions Trophy. India's wretched luck …

Rohit Sharma surpasses Sachin Tendulkar in elite cricket list
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma surpasses Sachin Tendulkar in elite cricket list

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma surpasses Sachin Tendulkar in elite cricket list India captain Rohit Sharma surpassed legendary Sachin Tendulkar in the list of most runs as Indian ODI captain. India captain Rohit Sharma played a vital knock of 76 runs off 83 balls in the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand. Meanwhile, with the knock, Rohit now surpassed legendary Sachin Tendulkar …

Rohit Sharma to have retirement talk with Ajit Agarkar after Champions Trophy final: Report
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma to have retirement talk with Ajit Agarkar after Champions Trophy final: Report

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma to have retirement talk with Ajit Agarkar after Champions Trophy final: Report Rohit Sharma has already retired from T20Is, with questions lingering around his future in the other formats as well. As per reports, Rohit will have discussions about his future with chief selector Ajit Agarkar after the Champions Trophy 2025 final. India skipper Rohit Sharma will reportedly …

India veteran questions Congress leader for controversial comments on Rohit Sharma
2 weeks, 2 days ago

India veteran questions Congress leader for controversial comments on Rohit Sharma

Deccan Chronicle  

India former cricketer and analyst Akash Chopra expressed disappointment over Congress leader Shama Mohamed's recent controversial statements on Rohit Sharma. Only one thing hurt me a lot and that was - 'the most unimpressive captain for India' or whatever" "How do you define whether someone is a good or an impressive captain or not?" Chopra took the instance of former …

Gautam Gambhir reveals his most-feared batter in IPL; ex-KKR mentor says ‘It’s not Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers but…’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Gautam Gambhir reveals his most-feared batter in IPL; ex-KKR mentor says ‘It’s not Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers but…’

Live Mint  

Former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir revealed he didn't feared the likes of Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers but Rohit Sharma in the Indian Premier League. In fact, Rohit Sharma is the first captain to win five IPL titles with Mumbai Indians. “The only player who has given me sleepless nights…it's not AB de Villiers, no Chris Gayle, …

New Captain Incoming? Rohit Sharma's Fate After Champions Trophy Final
2 weeks, 3 days ago

New Captain Incoming? Rohit Sharma's Fate After Champions Trophy Final

ABP News  

Rohit Sharma has already made history by leading Team India to the Champions Trophy 2025 final, becoming the only captain to guide his team to the title match of every ICC event. Reports suggest that the outcome of Sunday's IND vs NZ CT 2025 final could play a key role in determining his future as India's ODI captain. A senior …

Gavaskar says Rohit needs to change batting strategy, questions if current approach is maximising his talent
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Sunil Gavaskar takes a dig at Rohit Sharma ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 Final: ‘Happy with just scoring 25-30 runs’
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar takes a dig at Rohit Sharma ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 Final: ‘Happy with just scoring 25-30 runs’

Live Mint  

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has disagreed with Indian captain Rohit Sharma's style of batting hard in the early overs, regardless of the personal milestone. Sunil Gavaskar on Rohit Sharma's playing style: Speaking to India Today, Gavaskar said, "This is an approach he has been following for the last two years or so. He is an incredibly talented player with …

Rohit Sharma is a hardworking guy, easy to point finger at anyone: Harbhajan Singh
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma is a hardworking guy, easy to point finger at anyone: Harbhajan Singh

India Today  

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has extended support to India captain Rohit Sharma following distasteful remarks on his fitness by Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed. Harbhajan also shared his views on the controversy and said that it’s easy for people to point a finger at someone, but people need to understand the pressure of playing for one’s country. Rohit Sharma must …

ICC ODI rankings: Kohli replaces Rohit at fourth among batters, Omarzai becomes top ranked all-rounder
2 weeks, 5 days ago

ICC ODI rankings: Kohli replaces Rohit at fourth among batters, Omarzai becomes top ranked all-rounder

The Hindu  

Indian star Virat Kohli moving up to fourth in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters following his heroic 84-run knock against Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal in Dubai. Australia’s skipper Steven Smith, who announced his retirement from ODIs following the semifinal loss to India, climbed six spots to 16th after his batting contributions at the tournament. Following …

Sunil Gavaskar disagrees with Gautam Gambhir over Rohit Sharma 'impact' defence
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar disagrees with Gautam Gambhir over Rohit Sharma 'impact' defence

India Today  

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has urged Rohit Sharma to bat for longer periods rather than adopting an overly aggressive and risk-laden approach during the powerplay in one-day internationals. Gavaskar's comments came after head coach Gautam Gambhir defended Rohit's intent, lashing out at critics following India's emphatic entry into the Champions Trophy 2025 final. However, speaking to India Today, Gavaskar suggested …

Rohit Sharma becomes first-ever captain to achieve massive record, even Dhoni or Kohli couldn't do it
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma becomes first-ever captain to achieve massive record, even Dhoni or Kohli couldn't do it

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma has led India to yet another ICC final as they defeated Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final by 4 wickets. With India’s latest triumph over Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final, Rohit has now taken the Men in Blue to the summit clash of the World Test Championship, ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, and the …

Watch: Travis Head celebrates Rohit Sharma's wicket after captain flops in semis
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Watch: Travis Head celebrates Rohit Sharma's wicket after captain flops in semis

India Today  

Travis Head's animated celebration of Rohit Sharma's wicket told the story, as the Australian players breathed a sigh of relief after dismissing the Indian skipper in the high-stakes Champions Trophy semi-final on Tuesday in Dubai. Head punched the air in delight after Rohit was dismissed by rookie left-arm spinner Cooper Connolly in the eighth over of the chase, with India …

Should Rohit Sharma curb his aggression vs Australia? Manjrekar, Kumble weigh in
2 weeks, 6 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 …

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

‘Rohit Sharma should not be in the team’: After Shama Mohamed, TMC’s Saugata Roy questions Indian skipper’s place
3 weeks ago

‘Rohit Sharma should not be in the team’: After Shama Mohamed, TMC’s Saugata Roy questions Indian skipper’s place

Live Mint  

ICC Champions Trophy: Amid a disappointing performance in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is facing criticism not only from cricket fans but also from politicians. After Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's remarks, Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy also questioned Rohit’s leadership, further intensifying the debate over his captaincy. ICC Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma Should not be …

View: Rohit Sharma does not fit the 'ideal' athlete image, but so what?
3 weeks ago

View: Rohit Sharma does not fit the 'ideal' athlete image, but so what?

Hindustan Times  

That’s what they call it, right? India captain Rohit Sharma walks off after his dismissal against New Zealand Shama Mohamed, the Congress party’s national spokesperson, stirred the proverbial hornet’s nest when she called Rohit Sharma ‘fat’, among other things, in a since deleted post on X. Does Rohit Sharma, India’s Test and One-Day International captain, the man who steered the …

BCCI's First Reaction On Congress Leader Calling Rohit Sharma 'Fat'
3 weeks ago

BCCI's First Reaction On Congress Leader Calling Rohit Sharma 'Fat'

ABP News  

Devajit Saika, the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India criticised Congress leader Shama Mohamed over a post on X in which she targeted Rohit Sharma’s fitness amidst the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Congress spokesperson fat-shamed Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma after he was dismissed for 15 runs off 17 balls during the last …

‘Shouldn’t be in team': TMC MP Saugata Roy on Rohit Sharma amid Cong leader's ‘fat’ jibe
3 weeks ago

‘Shouldn’t be in team': TMC MP Saugata Roy on Rohit Sharma amid Cong leader's ‘fat’ jibe

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy on Monday backed Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's ‘fat’ remark on Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma in an X post, which she later deleted following backlash. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma reacts during the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and New Zealand, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai. Cong asked Shama Mohamed to delete …

Rohit Sharma admits 'headache' over XI selection vs Australia after Varun Chakaravarthy's fifer: 'It's difficult to...'
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3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma admits 'headache' over XI selection vs Australia after Varun Chakaravarthy's fifer: 'It's difficult to...'

Hindustan Times  

Varun Chakaravarthy’s spin proved to be the game-changer as India secured a commanding 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final Champions Trophy group-stage clash on Sunday. The off-spinner, making his first appearance in the tournament, bamboozled the Kiwi batters with figures of 5/42 in 10 overs, helping India defend a modest 249 and finish atop Group A. Dubai: India's …

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