Watch: Rohit Sharma braves freak injury, returns to bat with injured thumb in India's must-win clash vs Bangladesh
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma braves freak injury, returns to bat with injured thumb in India's must-win clash vs Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Showcasing nothing but valour and grit, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma braved a freak injury and returned to bat with an injured thumb during India's high-voltage clash with hosts Bangladesh in Dhaka on Wednesday. The Virat Kohli-starrer side suffered an early blow when skipper Rohit sustained a thumb injury during Bangladesh's innings in the 2nd ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. "India Captain Rohit Sharma suffered a blow to his thumb while fielding in the 2nd ODI. According to the latest developments, India captain Rohit is likely to miss the third ODI against Bangladesh after splitting the webbing between his left thumb and index finger.

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Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'
3 days, 1 hour 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 …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
3 days, 19 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 …

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’
4 days, 4 hours ago

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's struggle runs have intensified especially during the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. With India not playing Test cricket for a while, the team management and selectors will have a big call to make on the future of senior cricketers and the future of the team going forward. Sanjay Manjrekar wants Virat Kohli - …

Rohit Sharma interview triggers memes fest: Einstein, Da Vinci parodies add to fun
4 days, 7 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 …

Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview
4 days, 7 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, …

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

Rohit Sharma comments on ‘getting dropped’ despite being a captain, says ‘Some people with laptops...’
5 days, 6 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 …

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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5 days, 21 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 …

Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test: When was the last time an Indian captain was dropped?
6 days, 4 hours ago

Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test: When was the last time an Indian captain was dropped?

Live Mint  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma did not feature in India's XI for the fifth and final Test match against Australia in Sydney. Jasprit Bumrah, who took Rohit's place as the Indian skipper, confirmed that the veteran batter had decided to opt out of the match in ‘team interest’. However, Rohit's name was nowhere to be found in the Indian team Test …

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership
6 days, 6 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
6 days, 7 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 …

Rohit Sharma dropping himself was emotional call, can't explain more: Rishabh Pant
6 days, 7 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, …

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia
6 days, 7 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 …

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain
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6 days, 7 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?
6 days, 7 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 …

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership
6 days, 8 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 …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma ‘rested’ for Sydney Test vs Australia
6 days, 8 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma ‘rested’ for Sydney Test vs Australia

The Hindu  

India captain Rohit Sharma was excluded from the Playing XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Whatever is in the team’s best interest we are looking to do that.” India made two changes in the playing XI with Rohit going out and Akash Deep ruled out due to a back issue. …

No Rohit Sharma in Sydney? List of captains to get dropped in middle of series; 37-year-old to become India's first
6 days, 18 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 …

India coach coy on picking struggling captain Rohit Sharma for final Australia Test
6 days, 21 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
6 days, 21 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
1 week 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 …

Split Wide Open: Gambhir, Rohit ignore each other on Sydney Test eve
1 week ago

Split Wide Open: Gambhir, Rohit ignore each other on Sydney Test eve

India Today  

It was around half past one when Gautam Gambhir walked towards the centre strip at the Sydney Cricket Ground with Jasprit Bumrah in tow. A few minutes later, Rohit Sharma also joined the duo in the middle but there was hardly any communication between the head coach and the designated captain. Rohit Sharma is no longer in coach Gautam Gambhir’s …

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney Test? Gautam Gambhir evades questions
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1 week ago

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney Test? Gautam Gambhir evades questions

India Today  

India coach Gautam Gambhir declined to confirm whether captain Rohit Sharma would play in the Sydney Test against Australia when asked directly about his inclusion. While Gambhir confirmed that India would miss fast bowler Akash Deep due to an injury, he remained non-committal regarding the team combination and Rohit’s inclusion in the playing XI. When asked if Rohit would feature …

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in jeopardy as Team India’s ‘Mr Fix-It’ vies for leadership role: Report
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1 week, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in jeopardy as Team India’s ‘Mr Fix-It’ vies for leadership role: Report

Live Mint  

While doubts about Rohit Sharma's future prevail, a senior player in the Indian team has now positioned himself to take the World Cup-winning captain's job, as per a report by The Indian Express. The senior player, who is portraying themselves as ‘Mr Fix-It’, is convinced that young players in the Indian team are not yet ready to take over leadership …

‘Selfish’ Rohit Sharma didn’t think about team: Aakash Chopra slams Indian captain after India’s loss to Australia
1 week, 1 day ago

‘Selfish’ Rohit Sharma didn’t think about team: Aakash Chopra slams Indian captain after India’s loss to Australia

Live Mint  

Amidst Rohit Sharma-led Indian Cricket Team losing the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground against Pat Cummins-led Australia in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy on Monday, India's chances to qualify for the World Test Championship have diminished. Following the loss by 184 runs at the iconic MCG, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was at the forefront as he bore the brunt …

Rohit Sharma to announce retirement from red-ball cricket after Sydney Test?
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1 week, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma to announce retirement from red-ball cricket after Sydney Test?

Deccan Chronicle  

"Retirement," a word that was trending in the country for some time now. India's senior men -- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with their string of low scores should be credited for igniting the trend. India red ball and ODI captain, Rohit Sharma after missing the first Test in Perth, managed to score just a meagre 31 runs in the …

Rohit Sharma to announce retirement from red-ball cricket after Sydney Test?
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1 week, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma to announce retirement from red-ball cricket after Sydney Test?

Deccan Chronicle  

"Retirement," a word that was trending in the country for some time now. With a string of low scores from India's senior men -- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who used to be the back-bone of the team's batting line-up, calls for their retirement, that started as echos grew louder. India red ball and ODI captain, Rohit Sharma after missing …

Rohit Sharma prioritised himself over team's best interests in Melbourne: Aakash Chopra
1 week, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma prioritised himself over team's best interests in Melbourne: Aakash Chopra

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma, for the first time in his captaincy career, prioritised himself over the best interests of the team, according to Aakash Chopra. Reflecting on India's team changes during their defeat to Australia in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Chopra provided a strong critique of Rohit's decision to return to the top of the batting order …

'I saw Rohit Sharma get emotional; he is tired': India captain's 'unusual' body language suggests retirement is near
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

'I saw Rohit Sharma get emotional; he is tired': India captain's 'unusual' body language suggests retirement is near

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma may not have announced his retirement from Test cricket yet but going by his body language noticed by former Australia coach Justin Langer it may be only a matter of time before the Indian captain bids farewell to the longest format of the game. The end is near for Rohit Sharma in Tests In July, under Rohit, India …

Rohit Sharma to retire from Tests after Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney? Report suggests India captain is trying to…
1 week, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma to retire from Tests after Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney? Report suggests India captain is trying to…

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma reportedly contemplates retirement after the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. With fate not in India's hands in the race for the World Test Championship final, the outcome of the fifth and final Test between India and Australia in Sydney could well decide Rohit's future. However, India's chances of qualifying for the final look …

Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs
1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, India slumped to a demoralising 184-run loss to Australia in the fourth Test here on Monday with contemporary greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failing to come good yet again, signalling that their walk towards the exit door is not too far. Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs Chasing a near improbable target …

Rohit Sharma hits new low in Melbourne, India captain records embarrassing feat during IND vs AUS 4th Test
1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma hits new low in Melbourne, India captain records embarrassing feat during IND vs AUS 4th Test

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma doesn't seem to have rectified his mistakes. The Indian captain's poor run with the bat continued in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy with yet another single-digit score in Melbourne in the fourth Test against Australia. At the end of his flop show in Melbourne, Rohit's average stood at just 6.20, which is the lowest ever by a touring captain …

Rohit Sharma scripts ignominious record after Melbourne double failure as merciless fans say 'happy retirement'
1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma scripts ignominious record after Melbourne double failure as merciless fans say 'happy retirement'

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma's horror run of form continued on Day 5 of the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. India's Rohit Sharma leaves the field after being dismissed on day five of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on December 30 Rohit has been in a woeful …

Rohit Sharma wastes patient start on Day 5 as poor Test run in Australia continues
1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma wastes patient start on Day 5 as poor Test run in Australia continues

India Today  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma's poor run in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 reached another low point on Day 5 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Despite showing early resolve, Rohit failed to convert his slow start into meaningful runs, once again falling prey to Australian captain Pat Cummins. The Indian opener survived the first hour alongside opening …

If Rohit Sharma was not captain, he wouldn't be playing in this team: Irfan Pathan
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

If Rohit Sharma was not captain, he wouldn't be playing in this team: Irfan Pathan

India Today  

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has launched a scathing critique of India captain Rohit Sharma, suggesting that his place in the playing XI would be in jeopardy if not for his captaincy role. Pathan’s comments, made during a discussion on Star Sports, come amidst Rohit’s prolonged slump in form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, where his struggles …

'Mentally it's disturbing': Rohit Sharma on his flop show as captain and batter after Boxing Day Test defeat
1 week, 3 days ago

'Mentally it's disturbing': Rohit Sharma on his flop show as captain and batter after Boxing Day Test defeat

India TV News  

India suffered a heavy 184-run loss in the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne on Monday. Senior batters Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul struggled to reach the double-digit scores with the captain himself scoring just 12 runs across two innings in the Boxing Day Test. India's win in the series opener in Perth under Jasprit Bumrah's leadership …

Rohit Sharma equals Sachin Tendulkar's all-time India record after Melbourne Test loss
1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma equals Sachin Tendulkar's all-time India record after Melbourne Test loss

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma has equalled an all-time unwanted India record after the team's loss to Australia in the Melbourne Test. The Aussies got the better of India in the Boxing Day Test on a thrilling final day to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The five losses are also India's joint worst in a Test season. India were bowled …

Rohit Sharma admits to dip in form, captaincy amid calls for Test retirement
1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma admits to dip in form, captaincy amid calls for Test retirement

India Today  

Captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged that both his batting form and captaincy have fallen short of expectations but chose to remain non-committal about his future in the Test team. Rohit faced tough questions during the press conference after India’s defeat in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, where they failed to salvage a draw on the final day. AUS vs IND, …

'Don't know where Rohit Sharma is mentally. No clue': Sourav Ganguly's concerning verdict on India captain's 'future'
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

'Don't know where Rohit Sharma is mentally. No clue': Sourav Ganguly's concerning verdict on India captain's 'future'

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma is struggling for runs in Test cricket. Sourav Ganguly says Rohit Sharma is not able to score runs in Tests Sourav Ganguly, former India captain and Board of Control for Cricket President, did not mince his words, saying Rohit is not able to score runs of late. 'Don't know where he is mentally' Sourav Ganguly also …

'If I was selector, I'd say 'Rohit Sharma thank you for your service...': Mark Waugh's SCG ultimatum with Bumrah remark
1 week, 4 days ago

'If I was selector, I'd say 'Rohit Sharma thank you for your service...': Mark Waugh's SCG ultimatum with Bumrah remark

Hindustan Times  

Australia cricket great Mark Waugh sent out an ultimatum to India captain Rohit Sharma saying that he has only one innings to save his career. India's Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah Since September, Rohit scored 155 runs in 14 innings sat just 11.07, comprising a solitary half-century score. And, should he fail, Waugh said that he would drop Rohit from …

Pundits slam Rohit Sharma for angry reactions on Yashasvi Jaiswal's catch drops
1 week, 4 days ago

Pundits slam Rohit Sharma for angry reactions on Yashasvi Jaiswal's catch drops

India Today  

Several former cricketers criticised India captain Rohit Sharma for giving angry reactions on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s drop catches during Day 4 of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne. Notably, Jaiswal dropped three catches in the day of Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins which allowed Australia to bat through the entire day. Former Australia cricketer Michael Hussey felt that …

Rohit Sharma's ‘career coming to an end’, Mark Waugh certain India captain approaching retirement unless...
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma's ‘career coming to an end’, Mark Waugh certain India captain approaching retirement unless...

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma is going through a lean patch and runs have been hard to come by for the 37-year-old. India captain Rohit Sharma walks off the field after getting dismissed during Day 2 of the fourth Test against Australia. When Shastri made his remark, former Australia batter Mark Waugh opined that if Rohit is unable to score runs …

Rohit Sharma’s insipid captaincy lets Australia run riot
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma’s insipid captaincy lets Australia run riot

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne: It was a slow trudge out, with head bowed, for India’s captain Rohit Sharma. India captain Rohit Sharma walks off the field after getting dismissed during Day 2 of the fourth Test against Australia. Sharma had asked for the opener’s role, pushed KL Rahul down the order and then he was dismissed playing a shot that was once considered …

Rohit Sharma under fire after India’s struggles in Melbourne; ex-BCCI selector says ‘Captain has a direct impact’
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma under fire after India’s struggles in Melbourne; ex-BCCI selector says ‘Captain has a direct impact’

Live Mint  

Captain Rohit Sharma has had a poor run with the bat in the Border Gavaskar Trophy and the veteran opener hasn't lived up to his name in the tournament so far. Former India chief selector MSK Prasad, commentating on the Melbourne Test, questioned Rohit's 'oridnary' run with the bat and his captaincy tactics. MSK Prasad rips into Rohit Sharma: Speaking …

IND vs AUS: Ricky Ponting rips apart ‘lazy’ Rohit Sharma, questions India captain’s ’commitment’ after cheap dismissal
1 week, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS: Ricky Ponting rips apart ‘lazy’ Rohit Sharma, questions India captain’s ’commitment’ after cheap dismissal

Live Mint  

Former Australian captain questioned Rohit Sharma's commitment after the Indian captain's woeful run with the bat continued on Friday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday on Day 2 of the fourth Test. After missing the first Test due to the birth of his second child, Rohit left his opening slot to KL Rahul, who has been in top form …

Rohit Sharma's captaincy pathetic: Ex-selector tears into India skipper in MCG Test
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma's captaincy pathetic: Ex-selector tears into India skipper in MCG Test

India Today  

Former India chief selector MSK Prasad has questioned Rohit Sharma's 'ordinary' run with the bat and his 'pathetic' captaincy in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Rohit Sharma missed the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, which India won by 295 runs in Perth, led by Jasprit Bumrah. AUS vs IND, 4th Test Day 2 Updates "You really raised the topic …

Age making Rohit Sharma slower: Sunil Gavaskar decodes India skipper's struggles
1 week, 6 days ago

Age making Rohit Sharma slower: Sunil Gavaskar decodes India skipper's struggles

India Today  

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar remarked that age seems to be catching up with skipper Rohit Sharma, citing his sluggish footwork during his dismissal on Day 2 of the Melbourne Test against Australia. Rohit’s decision to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, relegating KL Rahul to number 3, backfired as he managed only 3 runs before falling to Australian captain Pat Cummins. …

Rohit Sharma disturbed the openers in Melbourne: Manjrekar on India batting order
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma disturbed the openers in Melbourne: Manjrekar on India batting order

India Today  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has criticized India skipper Rohit Sharma’s decision to open the batting in the ongoing Melbourne Test against Australia, arguing that it disrupted the established batting order and negatively impacted the team’s performance. Manjrekar pointed out that Rohit’s decision to promote himself to the opening slot disturbed the chemistry of the in-form duo, KL Rahul and …

Rohit Sharma's Test career nearing its end? Mark Waugh fears so after MCG flopshow
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma's Test career nearing its end? Mark Waugh fears so after MCG flopshow

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Mark Waugh feels India skipper Rohit Sharma’s Test career is nearing its end after another poor outing in the fourth Test of the ongoing series against Australia. IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Day 2 Highlights | Full Scorecard “Unless Rohit Sharma can do something in the last three innings, I think his career could certainly be coming …

Rohit Sharma, please retire: Fans hurt after India captain fails in MCG Test
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma, please retire: Fans hurt after India captain fails in MCG Test

India Today  

A section of fans vented their frustration after India captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed for another low score, this time in the first innings of the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. AUS vs IND, 4th Test Day 2 Updates The India captain has managed only 22 runs in four innings so far in the series, with scores of 3, …

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