Rohit Sharma gets 'not a place for 37-year-old' message for England; Katich drops cheeky 'has career in comedy' remark
2 days, 9 hours 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 test cricket match The India opener scored just 31 runs in five innings in Australia at 6.20, before he "opted out" of the series finale in Sydney owing to his poor form. With India's next assignment being the tour of England, which will begin in June, Katich warned Rohit that the series might be a "tough" one for a “37-year-old.” "Only he knows whether he has the hunger and drive at 37 to go again. The response from Rohit left Katich dropping a cheeky comment where he said that the India star does have a good career in comedy ahead when he retires.

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India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat
1 day, 8 hours ago

India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat

Hindustan Times  

India contemplated Test cricket without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on Monday after the star duo again failed to fire in the bruising series defeat to Australia. India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat With out-of-form skipper Rohit missing, the visitors went down by six wickets in the fifth and final Test on Sunday in Sydney to …

Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'
1 day, 11 hours ago

Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia cricketer Kerry O’Keeffe identified the most crucial factor behind the home team's ability to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years with a 3-1 series win against India. India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts with teammates during the trophy ceremony after the fifth cricket Test match between Australia and India Before the start of the series in Perth in November …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant
1 day, 13 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Sunil Gavaskar fumed at the superstar culture in Indian cricket and the lack of commitment to playing in domestic cricket tournaments amid the struggles in international cricket. Their comments were completely directed towards India's two senior batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who had a disastrous tour of Australia. India's captain Rohit Sharma, left, …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
2 days, 5 hours ago

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’

Hindustan Times  

India crumbled to a defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney, losing the series 1-3. India’s campaign was filled with controversy, where fans saw Virat Kohli have a meltdown with Australian reporters in an airport, and then the former captain also had a shoulder bump controversy with Sam Konstas. India's Rohit Sharma gestures …

‘Gambhir was getting all the credit for…’: Rohit Sharma believed to have planned bombastic interview
2 days, 7 hours ago

‘Gambhir was getting all the credit for…’: Rohit Sharma believed to have planned bombastic interview

Hindustan Times  

India might have lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3, but all the talk right now is regarding Rohit Sharma and how he warmed the bench for the crucial Sydney Test, where India had a chance of levelling the series. Sanjay Manjrekar reckons Rohit Sharma did not want Gautam Gambhir to get credit. / Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar reckons that Rohit …

Rohit Sharma interview triggers memes fest: Einstein, Da Vinci parodies add to fun
2 days, 17 hours ago

Rohit Sharma interview triggers memes fest: Einstein, Da Vinci parodies add to fun

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was the subject of massive social media trolling after his bold interview during the Sydney Test. Rohit would start off the interview by saying that he 'stood down' for the match as the team needed an in-form player in the side instead of him who was struggling with the bat. Rohit would also say that he …

Rohit Sharma for England? Test cricket not for 37-year-olds at top-order: Katich
2 days, 17 hours 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 …

Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview
2 days, 17 hours ago

Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview

India Today  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said he appreciated Rohit Sharma admitting his poor run with the bat during a candid interview in Sydney, where he opted out of the fifth Test against Australia. However, Manjrekar suggested there might have been "another reason" that prompted Rohit to speak to the broadcasters midway through a crucial Test series decider. IND vs AUS, …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir
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2 days, 17 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir remained reserved about the future of superstar batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Test cricket, stating that it is up to the players to decide their own futures. Addressing the press after India’s six-wicket loss in the Sydney Test, which led to conceding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir said he is confident that the two …

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark
2 days, 17 hours ago

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket team is currently going through a tough phase, which has been made worse by veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s continued batting struggles. Indian cricket team Head coach Gautam Gambhir with captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice session. But clearly, there is a technical problem and now; there is a problem of confidence as …

‘Unfair on some boys but…’: Gavaskar's blunt ‘Ranji Trophy’ advice for out-of-form Rohit Sharma
2 days, 18 hours ago

‘Unfair on some boys but…’: Gavaskar's blunt ‘Ranji Trophy’ advice for out-of-form Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma made it clear that he is not retiring from Test cricket, clarifying that he himself stood down for the Sydney match against Australia due to his poor form. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar wants the 37-year-old batter to play the knockout matches of the Ranji Trophy if he wants to make a comeback into the Test side. Sunil …

Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 puts India’s stand-in-captain above Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25; here’s how
3 days, 7 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 puts India’s stand-in-captain above Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25; here’s how

Live Mint  

Jasprit Bumrah's 17-ball 22 in the first innings of the fifth Test against Australia was enough for India's stand-in-captain to rise above regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. After Rohit missed the first Test due to the birth of his second child, Bumrah was entrusted with the responsibility and he came out with flying colours, guiding India …

Not a retirement, sat out because runs are not coming now, says Rohit Sharma
3 days, 7 hours ago

Not a retirement, sat out because runs are not coming now, says Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: Was it a good decision? I have seen a lot in cricket that life changes every second, every minute, every day.” The 37-year-old knows that time isn’t on his side but at the same time, he wants to be realistic about his way back into runs and the team. “I made this decision after coming here,” Rohit said. I …

Pathan rues not playing under Rohit Sharma, gets epic one-liner in return from IND captain: 'Tab main chhota baccha...'
3 days, 12 hours ago

Pathan rues not playing under Rohit Sharma, gets epic one-liner in return from IND captain: 'Tab main chhota baccha...'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma has shunned all the rumours about his retirement after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and made it clear that he is not going anywhere. Speculations were rife before the SCG Test that Rohit might be playing his final match with the fifth Test, but the Indian skipper was not included in the XI, which ignited the fire as many speculated …

I have not retired, I just stood down from this Test: Rohit
3 days, 15 hours ago

I have not retired, I just stood down from this Test: Rohit

Deccan Chronicle  

Senior India batter Rohit Sharma on Saturday categorically denied his retirement rumours and said he "stood down" from the ongoing Sydney Test against Australia on account of poor form.Grappling with modest form, Rohit "opted to rest" from the Sydney Test, handing over the leadership duties to Jasprit Bumrah, sparking widespread speculations about his future. That I am not able to …

Rohit Sharma 'not retiring' or 'going anywhere'; India captain quashes speculations: 'I'm a father of two, have sense…'
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3 days, 15 hours ago

Rohit Sharma 'not retiring' or 'going anywhere'; India captain quashes speculations: 'I'm a father of two, have sense…'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma is not retiring; neither is he quitting as India's captain. India's captain Rohit Sharma "I stood down, that is what I would say," Rohit told Star Sports during the Lunch break on Day 2 of the Sydney Test. ‘I was not scoring runs, we needed players in form’: Rohit reveals why he dropped himself "The chat that I …

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia
3 days, 15 hours ago

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Rishabh Pant’s blistering counterattack capped a chaotic second day of the fifth and final test between Australia and India where 15 wickets fell on Saturday and the star bowler of the series left the Sydney Cricket Ground with an ambulance escort. “There’s gonna be plenty of cricket, so we’ll see what happens.” Australia was bowled out for 181, …

Rohit Sharma comments on ‘getting dropped’ despite being a captain, says ‘Some people with laptops...’
3 days, 15 hours ago

Rohit Sharma comments on ‘getting dropped’ despite being a captain, says ‘Some people with laptops...’

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma quashed all rumours about his retirement on Saturday and stated that it was his own decision to step away from the fifth and final Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the best interest of the Indian cricket team. Even former cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri said they won't be surprised if Rohit quits Tests after …

Watch: Rohit Sharma's 'I am not going anywhere' remark leaves Irfan in splits
3 days, 17 hours ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma's 'I am not going anywhere' remark leaves Irfan in splits

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma cleared the air about his Test cricket future in a candid interview during the lunch break on Day 2 of the Sydney Test. The conversation, filled with honesty and a touch of humor, saw Rohit dismiss speculations about retirement, affirming that he wasn’t going anywhere. Life changes every second, and I’m hopeful this will too.” – …

I stood down: Rohit Sharma breaks silence on missing Sydney Test in bold interview
3 days, 17 hours ago

I stood down: Rohit Sharma breaks silence on missing Sydney Test in bold interview

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma has broken his silence on missing the Sydney Test and claimed that he stood down from the team. Rohit, while talking to Star Sports during the lunch break on Day 2, said that he wasn't dropped or opted out of the side and decided to step aside for an in-form player. I'm not going anywhere Rohit …

'Not retiring or stepping away': Rohit Sharma clears air over decision to sit out of Sydney Test
3 days, 17 hours ago

'Not retiring or stepping away': Rohit Sharma clears air over decision to sit out of Sydney Test

India TV News  

"None of the three! I stood down," - Rohit Sharma, India's regular captain coined a fourth term on Star Sports following his exclusion from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. The intrigue and mystery around Rohit's ouster overstayed its welcome as even Ravi Shastri too quietly played down the absence of Indian captain on Friday, January 3 …

Hardik Pandya set to lead team India in Champions Trophy 2025!
4 days, 4 hours ago

Hardik Pandya set to lead team India in Champions Trophy 2025!

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is reportedly set to replace Rohit Sharma as the ODI captain. According to a media report, Hardik Pandya is the front-runner to replace Rohit Sharma in the leadership role ahead of the all important ICC Champions Trophy. Moreover, India legends including Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri termed Melbourne Test as the final red-ball match in …

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket
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4 days, 7 hours ago

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted to "rest" for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. During the toss, Jasprit Bumrah walked out as the visitors' captain, and it was then that he revealed Rohit decided to "rest" from the crucial Sydney Test, where India have a chance to level the five-match series and …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from Sydney Test a ‘management call’, says Rishabh Pant
4 days, 8 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from Sydney Test a ‘management call’, says Rishabh Pant

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant admitted to a touch of emotion within the ranks when news about Rohit Sharma missing the fifth Test spread. As for the decision, it was a management call, so I was not part of that conversation, so I can’t explain anything other than that,” Pant told the media here on Friday. That’s what you want from your captain.” …

Rohit omission from decisive Test 'emotional' says India's Pant
4 days, 8 hours ago

Rohit omission from decisive Test 'emotional' says India's Pant

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma's omission from the fifth Australia Test on Friday was "emotional", wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant said, as former India coach Ravi Shastri predicted the skipper will "pull the plug" on his red-ball career. Rohit omission from decisive Test 'emotional' says India's Pant The acclaimed 37-year-old opener Rohit has had a poor series and the writing was on the wall when …

We've probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri
4 days, 14 hours ago

We've probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, Former India cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri feel that the Boxing Day Test might have been Rohit Sharma's final appearance in Test cricket, following his bold call to rest himself for the series finale that began here on Friday. We've probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri The 37-year-old chose to sit out …

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership
4 days, 16 hours ago

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday "opted to rest" himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia after a string of underwhelming performances, marking a rather dramatic start to the series finale. The year 2024 turned out to be the least productive year for Rohit in Test cricket as he collected 619 runs in 26 innings across 14 …

Bold call from Rohit Sharma to rest himself for Sydney Test: Ravi Shastri
4 days, 17 hours ago

Bold call from Rohit Sharma to rest himself for Sydney Test: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that it was a bold call by Rohit Sharma to rest himself for the final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah told Shastri that Rohit was an unselfish captain and had opted to rest himself so that India could field their best line-up for the SCG Test. The former India head coach said …

He's been dropped: Mark Taylor slams Rohit Sharma's 'resting' antics at SCG
4 days, 17 hours ago

He's been dropped: Mark Taylor slams Rohit Sharma's 'resting' antics at SCG

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Mark Taylor has slammed India for their use of the phrase 'resting Rohit Sharma'. Taylor's comments came after stand-in India captain Jasprit Bumrah announced that Rohit had opted to rest himself from the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Full Coverage India captain Jasprit Bumrah said at the toss that Rohit Sharma had taken …

Rohit Sharma has played his last Test in Melbourne, India will move on: Gavaskar
4 days, 17 hours ago

Rohit Sharma has played his last Test in Melbourne, India will move on: Gavaskar

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma has played his final Test match, feels legendary Sunil Gavaskar. Speaking during the Lunch break of the 5th Test match, Gavaskar tried to make sense of Rohit Sharma's decision to 'rest' himself from the final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The former player said that the selection committee will look for a batter who …

Rohit Sharma dropping himself was emotional call, can't explain more: Rishabh Pant
4 days, 17 hours ago

Rohit Sharma dropping himself was emotional call, can't explain more: Rishabh Pant

India Today  

Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant described regular skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to drop himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney as an emotional yet selfless act. Pant highlighted Rohit's selflessness and leadership, calling the opener "a true leader" for making the difficult choice to sit out and hand over the captaincy to Jasprit Bumrah. IND vs AUS, …

Rohit Sharma deserved more respect, captain should never be dropped: Navjot Sidhu
4 days, 17 hours ago

Rohit Sharma deserved more respect, captain should never be dropped: Navjot Sidhu

India Today  

Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu voiced his disapproval of skipper Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from the pivotal Sydney Test against Australia in a fiery video shared on his official X handle. Sidhu criticized the Indian team management’s decision, emphasising that a player of Rohit’s stature and contribution deserved greater respect, especially in a series-deciding Border-Gavaskar Trophy finale. The SCG Test …

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia
4 days, 17 hours ago

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia

Al Jazeera  

Australia gain the early advantage in Sydney in the World Test Championship deciding fifth Test against India. India dropped skipper Rohit Sharma but their batting woes continued as they were dismissed for 185 on the opening day of the crucial fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Boland precipitated the end of India’s laboured innings early in the final …

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma 'opting out' of SCG Test surprises Ricky Ponting
4 days, 17 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma 'opting out' of SCG Test surprises Ricky Ponting

India Today  

The decision of Rohit Sharma to 'opt out' of the final Border Gavaskar Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground SCG has drawn reactions from cricketing circles, including Australian great Ricky Ponting. The chat’s been for the last couple of days that everyone expected Rohit would not play this game, that Shubman Gill would come back in, and that …

Dropped or rested, Rohit Sharma missing Sydney Test was the right call
4 days, 17 hours ago

Dropped or rested, Rohit Sharma missing Sydney Test was the right call

India Today  

"Australia is a beautiful country to visit, but a tough place to tour," remarked coach Gautam Gambhir during his address at the Australian Prime Minister's residence in Sydney on New Year's Day. Rohit had been one of India’s best batters since the introduction of the World Test Championship. The contrast became starker when Jasprit Bumrah led India to a commanding …

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain
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4 days, 17 hours ago

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma isn’t a part of the Indian playing XI for the New Year’s Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The decision came after Rohit Sharma's disastrous campaign in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he has scored only 31 runs from three matches. #BGT2024 pic.twitter.com/Cu6hr0ve4V — Nitin K Srivastav January 2, 2025 Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Full …

Why is Rohit Sharma not playing for India in 5th Test against Australia in Sydney?
4 days, 17 hours ago

Why is Rohit Sharma not playing for India in 5th Test against Australia in Sydney?

India TV News  

Team India pulled the plug on regular captain Rohit Sharma as the vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah walked out for the toss for the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney on Friday, January 3. Interestingly, Rohit's name was not even in the squad as one couldn't find his name on the team sheet and he didn't even walk out for …

Selectors told Rohit Sharma he isn't in their plans after Australia tour ahead of Sydney Test: Report
4 days, 17 hours ago

Selectors told Rohit Sharma he isn't in their plans after Australia tour ahead of Sydney Test: Report

India TV News  

India skipper Rohit Sharma's future in Test cricket is being speculated ever since he 'opted' to rest out of the New Year Test against Australia in Sydney. According to a report in the Indian Express, the selectors, Ajit Agarkar, to be precise, conveyed to Rohit that he is not in their plans anymore going forward in Test cricket. Moreover, it …

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership
4 days, 18 hours ago

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday "opted to rest" himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia after a string of underwhelming performances, marking a rather dramatic start to the series finale. Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership His deputy Jasprit Bumrah took over the leadership role, something that he had …

Sharma’s karma as India crumbles after skipper dropped for 5th test against Australia
4 days, 18 hours ago

Sharma’s karma as India crumbles after skipper dropped for 5th test against Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Despite the absence of struggling captain Rohit Sharma, India’s batting order again crumbled as it was bowled out for 185 on the first day of the fifth and final test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Sharma was replaced as skipper by Jasprit Bumrah, whose decision to bat first on a green-tinged SCG pitch backfired …

Rohit Sharma opts out of India XI as Jasprit Bumrah named captain for Sydney Test; Shubman Gill, Prasidh Krishna back
4 days, 18 hours ago

Rohit Sharma opts out of India XI as Jasprit Bumrah named captain for Sydney Test; Shubman Gill, Prasidh Krishna back

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted out of the playing XI for the fifth and final Test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series on Friday, as Jasprit Bumrah walked out to lead the team at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India's Rohit Sharma chats with a teammate Jasprit Bumrah during a practice session ahead of the fifth cricket Test match …

No Rohit Sharma in Sydney? List of captains to get dropped in middle of series; 37-year-old to become India's first
5 days, 3 hours ago

No Rohit Sharma in Sydney? List of captains to get dropped in middle of series; 37-year-old to become India's first

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma, on Thursday, reportedly 'opted out' of the fifth and final Test against Australia of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. India captain Rohit Sharma has struggled for runs in the ongoing series against Australia. But while Gambhir stayed tight-lipped on India's plans, Rohit reportedly opted out of the match, thus making way for Shubman Gill back in …

'Won't be surprised if Rohit retires from Test cricket'
5 days, 5 hours ago

'Won't be surprised if Rohit retires from Test cricket'

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri will not be surprised if under-fire captain Rohit Sharma announces his Test retirement in near future, saying talented and in-form youngsters like Shubman Gill are knocking hard on the doors of the side. Speculation over Rohit's place in the playing eleven for the Sydney Test grew on Thursday when head coach Gautam Gambhir …

Ravi Shastri sceptic over Rohit Sharma’s age, says captain isn’t ‘getting younger’
5 days, 6 hours ago

Ravi Shastri sceptic over Rohit Sharma’s age, says captain isn’t ‘getting younger’

Live Mint  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri will not be surprised if under-fire captain Rohit Sharma announces his Test retirement in near future, saying talented and in-form youngsters like Shubman Gill are knocking hard on the doors of the side. Speculation over Rohit's place in the playing eleven for the Sydney Test grew on Thursday when head coach Gautam Gambhir turned …

India coach coy on picking struggling captain Rohit Sharma for final Australia Test
5 days, 6 hours ago

India coach coy on picking struggling captain Rohit Sharma for final Australia Test

The Independent  

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Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3
5 days, 6 hours ago

Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3

Hindustan Times  

India is all set to be captained by Jasprit Bumrah in the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Friday after skipper Rohit Sharma decided to give himself a rest. Rohit Sharma could well have played his last Test match A day after the news of unrest in the Indian dressing room emerged, Rohit briefly …

Rohit Sharma set to miss Sydney Test, may never play in whites again: Sources
5 days, 17 hours ago

Rohit Sharma set to miss Sydney Test, may never play in whites again: Sources

India Today  

Captain Rohit Sharma is likely to be left out of the Indian playing XI for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Sydney. Rohit Sharma made only a cameo appearance in India's final training session ahead of the Test match in Sydney. The development comes after coach Gambhir refused to confirm Rohit's place in the …

Won't be shocked if Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket: Ravi Shastri
5 days, 17 hours ago

Won't be shocked if Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former coach Ravi Shastri has said he wouldn't be surprised if India captain Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket. However, if selected for a farewell match, Ravi Shastri believes Rohit should play without any baggage as India fights to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and keep their World Test Championship 2025 final hopes alive in Sydney. Shastri's remarks came after India …

Poor Test form won't impact Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in Champions Trophy: Watson
5 days, 17 hours ago

Poor Test form won't impact Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in Champions Trophy: Watson

India Today  

Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson has expressed confidence in Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, stating that their recent struggles in Test cricket should not affect their performances in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Despite facing criticism during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Watson believes that both players' exceptional records in the ODI format make them pivotal for India’s success in …

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