2 months, 3 weeks ago

'A captain doesn't opt out of a series-deciding match': Australia great firmly asserts Rohit Sharma is 'dropped'

Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, opted to "rest" himself from the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, following a series of underwhelming performances. India's Rohit Sharma watches teammates during a practice session ahead of the fifth cricket Test match between Australia and India This move raises fresh questions about his future in Test cricket, especially as his struggles have coincided with India’s overall difficulties in the series. That's unfortunately professional sports, and Shubman Gill comes back in.” Bumrah on Rohit Jasprit Bumrah, who has previously captained the side in Rohit’s absence during a paternity leave, took over the leadership duties for the match. At the toss, Bumrah explained the situation, stating, “Our captain has shown leadership, he has opted to rest.” He further emphasized the cohesion within the Indian team, adding, “It shows the unity we have in the team.” With the series hanging in the balance, Bumrah faces the pressure of steering India towards a series-equalling win and help the side retain the trophy.

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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, 4 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 …

1 week, 6 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 …

1 week, 6 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 dismisses retirement talk after leading India to Champions Trophy triumph: 'Please don't spread rumours'

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2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

2 weeks, 2 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, 2 days 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 …

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma's hilarious reaction after losing 12th straight toss

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma had a hilarious reaction after losing the toss in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand on Sunday, march 9. This was the 12th consecutive toss Rohit had lost in ODIs, making him tie the unwanted record with former West Indies captain Brian Lara. IND vs NZ Final: Scorecard | Live score updates …

2 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs NZ: Why India need captain Rohit Sharma to be 'selfish' in final

India Today

It's time for another ICC final where India will be lining up once again, led by Rohit Sharma. India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Final Updates If you look at his 264, Rohit got to his fifty in 72 balls, 100 off 100, 150 off 125, 200 off 151, 250 off 166 before being dismissed in the very final delivery …

2 weeks, 4 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 …

2 weeks, 4 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 …

2 weeks, 5 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 …

3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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

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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

'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

India coach provides big update on Rohit Sharma’s injury ahead of IND vs NZ match: ’He has had this before’

Live Mint

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has finally provided some much-needed clarity on the injury rumours surrounding captain Rohit Sharma. It's an injury he's had before, so he knows how to manage it really well, and he's on top of it," On managing Rishabh Pant: The Indian assistant coach also spoke about Rishabh Pant not getting a chance to play …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Jos Buttler steps down as England white-ball captain after ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage exit

The Hindu

England batter Jos Buttler stepped down as the country’s limited-overs captain on Friday, days after its group-stage exit from the ICC Champions Trophy. I’m sad about that.” Buttler, who had earlier said he would consider his future as England’s skipper but would not make any emotional decisions, has overseen 22 losses in 34 One-Day Internationals since succeeding the retired Eoin …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma injury: What happens if India captain misses match against New Zealand? Check probable XI

Live Mint

Indian captain Rohit Sharma may have to sit out of the Men in Blue's third league stage match in the Champions Trophy owing to a hamstring injury. Rohit Sharma's injury concern: Concerns over Rohit Sharma's injury emerged almost two days after India's win over Pakistan last Sunday, according to media reports. With that in mind, it is likely that the …

3 weeks, 4 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 …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Will India rest Rohit Sharma for New Zealand match?

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma opted against an intense training session on Wednesday, raising speculations that the Indian cricket team captain could miss the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 match against New Zealand. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma it seems is still to recover from the hamstring issue he suffered against Pakistan in their Champions Trophy 2025 Group A encounter. The Indian Express …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Will India rest Rohit Sharma for New Zealand match?

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma opted against an intense training session on Wednesday, raising speculations that the Indian cricket team captain could miss the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 match against New Zealand. Rohit Sharma could miss India's match against New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025. Image: Reuters Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma it seems is still to recover from the hamstring issue …

1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma returns to Champions Trophy, where the ODI opener was born

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Between his debut in 2007 and January 2013, Rohit Sharma played 86 ODIs and scored 1978 runs at an average of 30.43. He topped the scoring charts in the 2019 ODI World Cup with 648 runs at an average of 81 with five hundreds, but then he flipped his template. From pacing his innings and looking to bat deep, …

1 month, 1 week ago

Ex-Australia captain makes bold ‘Rohit Sharma’ prediction for Champions Trophy: ‘He's back in form'

Hindustan Times

Rohit Sharma roared back in form in the recently-concluded three-match ODI series against England. Michael Clarke has made a bold ‘Rohit Sharma’ prediction for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has now backed Rohit Sharma to emerge as the leading run-scorer in the upcoming Champions Trophy, which begins February 19 in Karachi. So, I am going to …

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'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

'Welcome back, skipper. Missed you': Rohit Sharma wins back dressing room trust, shrugs off one of his 'worst feelings'

Hindustan Times

Sometimes, it might take a while, like it did with Rohit Sharma, but ‘a while’ is very subjective, isn’t it? Between these two efforts, his scores read 0, 8, 18, 11, 3, 6, 10, 3, 9 and 2 in the first ODI on Thursday in Nagpur – a grand total of 70 runs in his last 10 international innings, hardly …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Not Finished: Fans rejoice Rohit Sharma's return to form before Champions Trophy

India Today

Rohit Sharma returned to form with a magnificent half-century when India locked horns with England in the second ODI on Sunday, February 9 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. February 9, 2025 Rohit Sharma is the most dangerous player in the world Rohit was going through a bad form but still he batted brilliantly today and scored 52 runs in …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit running out of time to halt decline

Hindustan Times

Cuttack: Rohit Sharma is struggling. Two matches to go for the Champions Trophy and India’s batting still teasing itself with the thrill of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer when Rohit and Virat Kohli should have been leading the charge is really leaving it too late. Kohli is the ultimate chase master, but no one has quite given the sheen to …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: 'It's a catch-22 situation,' Ashwin's clear advice to out-of-form Rohit

Firstpost

Ravichandran Ashwin has offered support and advice to Rohit Sharma amid his recent dismal performances, urging the Indian captain to regain his rhythm ahead of the Champions Trophy. Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed concern over Rohit Sharma’s current form, offering clear advice to the Team India captain as he looks to regain his batting rhythm ahead of the …

1 month, 2 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, 2 weeks ago

If Rohit Sharma hits form before Champions trophy, will see a different captain: Raina

India Today

Suresh Raina feels that Rohit Sharma will be a different type of captain if he is able to find form before the beginning of the Champions Trophy. If he finds form before the Champions Trophy, then we’ll see a different kind of captain and a different kind of approach from him," said Raina. Raina said that the top 3 needs …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

First Sports: Did Rohit Sharma file a complaint against Sunil Gavaskar's criticism?

Firstpost

India captain Rohit Sharma has reportedly filed a complaint against Sunil Gavaskar, accusing him of unfair criticism. Rohit managed just 31 runs from three Tests in Australia and scored just as many runs in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. India captain Rohit Sharma is reportedly angry with the legendary Sunil Gavaskar’s criticism of him following dismal outings …

2 months ago

Rohit shows some spark but falls for 28 in second essay on Ranji Trophy return

The Hindu

He pulled Umar Nazir for a trademark six, and effortlessly lofted Auqib Nabi and Yudhvir Singh for a couple of more hits over the ropes to give a glimpse of his absolute best. Playing his first game for Mumbai in domestic red-ball cricket in nearly a decade, Rohit's first day on the field was a disaster with the 37-year-old falling …

2 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Rohit Sharma's horror run with bat continues as India skipper departs for 3 during Mumbai-J&K match

Firstpost

After scoring just 31 runs at an average of 6.2 during the tour of Australia, India skipper Rohit Sharma made a forgettable return to domestic cricket after eight years by getting dismissed for yet another single-digit score in the Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Rohit Sharma endured a disappointing return to domestic cricket after eight years …

2 months ago

Rohit Sharma's horror show continues, fails on Ranji Trophy comeback

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma failed on his Ranji Trophy comeback as he got dismissed cheaply against Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday, January 23 Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai. Rohit was dismissed for 3 by Umar Nazir Mir and failed to impress on his return to India’s premier domestic first-class competition. As a result, Rohit didn’t have a memorable return …

2 months ago

Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill among other Test stars fail on Ranji Trophy return

India TV News

The second phase of Ranji Trophy season got underway today with India's Test stars including Rohit Sharma making the much-awaited return to domestic cricket. However, the joy of their favourite players playing was shortlived for the fans as none of India's Test stars managed to spend time in the middle. Rishabh Pant, playing for Delhi against Saurashtra, also managed to …

2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma insisted on remaining Test captain? BCCI vice-president rubbishes report

India Today

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has dismissed rumours of a rift within the Indian cricket team and reports suggesting that Rohit Sharma insisted on continuing as the Test captain for the next World Test Championship cycle. A media report claimed that during a recent review meeting conducted by the BCCI over the weekend, Rohit expressed a desire to retain his position …

2 months, 1 week ago

Yograj Singh backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli despite slump in form: 'We need these two legends to...'

Firstpost

Former India cricketer Yograj Singh believes that seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still has a lot of cricket left in them as far as their international careers are concerned. Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has backed veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to continue playing for the country for another three-four years, noting that the two cricketers are pivotal …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit was stopped from announcing retirement by 'well wishers from outside', decision irked Gambhir: Report

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma had opted out of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney, and was believed to have made his final appearance in the format in Melbourne. Relations between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma have also nosedived in the last couple of months. AFP Despite opting out of the fifth and final Test …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma changed his mind on retirement after MCG defeat; Gautam Gambhir left unhappy: Report

Live Mint

Indian captain Rohit Sharma had a tough outing down under as he failed to get going with the bat while the team struggled to win a single match under his leadership. However, a new report from The Times of India has now revealed that the Indian captain was ready to call it quits on his Test career after the Boxing …

2 months, 2 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, 2 weeks ago

'Don't see Bumrah as captain. Kohli's next': Rohit Sharma speculated to retire after Champions Trophy; Gill backed as...

Hindustan Times

India's chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, is expected to incur a “challenging period” ahead as former Australia cricketer Adam Gilchrist speculated that incumbent captain Rohit Sharma will retire after the end of the Champions Trophy in March. He further expects one between Jasprit Bumrah or Virat Kohli to lead the Test team during India's next assignment in June, while Michael Vaughan …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah for Test captaincy? Don't kill the golden goose, says Mohammad Kaif

India Today

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has voiced his opinion against Jasprit Bumrah taking over the Test captaincy from Rohit Sharma, suggesting that a batter would be a better fit for the role. Speculation about the future of India’s Test captaincy arose after Rohit Sharma missed the Sydney Test in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Don’t kill the golden goose," Kaif …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma shouldn't play Tests anymore, he made wrong call in Sydney: Mohammad Kaif

India Today

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif criticised Rohit Sharma's decision to step away from the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, arguing that Rohit should have led the team in the must-win match in Sydney instead of citing poor form and sitting out. While some pundits and former players, including Irfan Pathan, praised Rohit for taking a …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma’s 'I'm not going anywhere' remark gets ignored by BCCI ahead of SGM: 'He was looking for escape route...'

Hindustan Times

With India's World Test Championship hopes over following the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series loss, one of the key discussions on Test cricket, before the focus shifts on the impending Champions Trophy, will certainly be on the future of the team's two senior stars - Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Following his woeful run, Rohit decided to "opt out" of the series …

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