Rohit Sharma doesn’t have to prove himself, says Kapil Dev
2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma doesn’t have to prove himself, says Kapil Dev

The Hindu  

“Let’s not doubt Rohit Sharma’s ability to bounce back,” said the legendary Kapil Dev, who also felt that under-fire India skipper doesn’t need to prove himself at this stage of his career. I hope his form comes back, that’s important,” Kapil said during the launch of the Vishwa Samudra Open, a PGTI event set to begin at the Delhi Golf Club on Tuesday. “With one or two performances, if you doubt someone’s captaincy, I mean, just six months back when he won the T20 World Cup, you wouldn’t have asked me this question. They will come back strongly.” Asked if it was a mistake to include young Harshit Rana in the second Test, Kapil said: “I am a nobody.

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Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?
5 days, 23 hours ago

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?

India TV News  

After India’s unexpected 0-3 Test series loss at home against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma said, "We are allowed one such performance in 12 years,” and some of us seemed to have accepted his reasoning given India’s success in red-ball cricket in the last few years. Image Source : INDIA TVRohit Sharma's downfall as Test captain in 2024 In the 2024-25 …

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters
6 days, 23 hours ago

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters

Hindustan Times  

Team India faced yet another batting collapse during the first innings of the Brisbane Test, as the side was left reeling at 51/4 by the end of Day 3. India's KL Rahul walks off the field after losing his wicket during the day two of the second cricket test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide …

'Rohit Sharma Is Overweight...': Former South African Cricketer Fat-Shames Indian Skipper
1 week, 4 days ago

'Rohit Sharma Is Overweight...': Former South African Cricketer Fat-Shames Indian Skipper

ABP News  

Indian cricket team's captain Rohit Sharma's form and fitness have become major concerns during the ongoing IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Former South African cricketer Daryl Cullinan added fuel to the debate by criticizing Rohit's fitness in an interview with InsideSport. Uncertain future as an Opener in Tests In Rohit's absence, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opened the innings in …

'Rohit Sharma overweight; is a flat-track bully': Former South Africa batter launches scathing attack on India captain
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1 week, 4 days ago

'Rohit Sharma overweight; is a flat-track bully': Former South Africa batter launches scathing attack on India captain

Hindustan Times  

There's no hiding from the fact that Rohit Sharma is struggling – both as batter and captain. But on the one hand, where the world is rallying behind him to come out of this prolonged slump with a blaze of glory, former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan has launched a scathing attack on the India captain, calling him 'overweight' and …

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma should bat in the middle order in the Brisbane Test match, said Cheteshwar Pujara. Sharma, who had skipped the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 had a terrible outing in the pink ball Test match at Adelaide, scoring a total of 9 runs across two innings. If he has a slightly bigger stride, it …

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Why India should not drop Harshit Rana in Brisbane
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1 week, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Why India should not drop Harshit Rana in Brisbane

India Today  

India pacer Harshit Rana woke up to the harsh reality in Adelaide that Test cricket was not a one-way street. India captain Rohit Sharma, however, defended the pacer in the post-match press conference, stating that Rana merited his selection for the 2nd Test match, having bowled brilliantly. I feel if a player hasn't done anything wrong, he shouldn't be dropped," …

‘Let it go’: Kapil Dev's sharp 'Jasprit Bumrah' verdict amid talks that Rohit Sharma should step down as India captain
2 weeks ago

‘Let it go’: Kapil Dev's sharp 'Jasprit Bumrah' verdict amid talks that Rohit Sharma should step down as India captain

Hindustan Times  

1983 World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev has no doubts over Rohit Sharma's captaincy credentials amidst recent criticism after India lost the Adelaide Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The legendary all-rounder served Rohit's naysayers a 2024 T20 World Cup reminder and said when he led the team to glory six months back nobody questioned his captaincy. “With one or two performances, …

Former Team India Coach Critiques Rohit Sharma's ‘Subdued’ Body Language In India’s 10-Wicket Loss To Australia
2 weeks ago

Former Team India Coach Critiques Rohit Sharma's ‘Subdued’ Body Language In India’s 10-Wicket Loss To Australia

ABP News  

Former Team India coach Ravi Shastri critiqued Indian team captain Rohit Sharma’s body language, calling it ‘subdued’ during India’s 10-wicket thrashing by Australia in the second IND vs AUS Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on December 8 in Adelaide. Rohit Sharma, who missed out the first IND vs AUS Test at Perth, made a return to the Indian side …

'Rohit Sharma has had lot of failures...': Harbhajan, Pujara raise 'captaincy' concern; India legend minces no words
2 weeks ago

'Rohit Sharma has had lot of failures...': Harbhajan, Pujara raise 'captaincy' concern; India legend minces no words

Hindustan Times  

Indian cricket greats, on Sunday, expressed concerns over captain Rohit Sharma's form after a double failure in Adelaide against Australia as the tourists suffered a 10-wicket loss in the second Test match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Some veteran cricketers, including Ravi Shastri, cited that the change of batting position might have affected Rohit's scores in Adelaide Rohit expected …

Aakash Chopra blames defensive Rohit Sharma for India's loss in Adelaide
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2 weeks ago

Aakash Chopra blames defensive Rohit Sharma for India's loss in Adelaide

India Today  

India were hammered by Australia in the second Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This was Rohit's 4th Test match loss on the bounce, which put him in an unfortunate list alongside Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra slammed Rohit Sharma for his defensive captaincy in Australia and said that Rohit's defensive captaincy allowed the game …

Rohit Sharma gets dismissed cheaply in warm up fixture against Prime Minister's XI
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma gets dismissed cheaply in warm up fixture against Prime Minister's XI

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed cheaply on Day 2 of the warm-up fixture against Prime Minister’s XI on Sunday, December 1 at Manuka Oval, Canberra. India vs Prime Minister's XI Day 2 Live The India captain was very watchful at the crease as he respected the swinging conditions under lights. Sam Konstas scores a century for PM's XI Earlier, …

Srikkanth's Revelation: Rohit Sharma's Guts and Retirement Speculation
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Srikkanth's Revelation: Rohit Sharma's Guts and Retirement Speculation

Hindustan Times  

Srikkanth expresses concern over Rohit Sharma's future in Tests, citing his age and form issues. He believes that Rohit's recent form slump and the team's recent losses in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series have exposed the flaws in the current Test set-up. Srikkanth urges Rohit to work on his defense and accept his fault, as he has to find a way …

Dinesh Karthik Warns Rohit Sharma: Trust Your Technique or Risk It All
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dinesh Karthik Warns Rohit Sharma: Trust Your Technique or Risk It All

India Today  

Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik advises Rohit Sharma to trust his technique after his failures with the bat in the recently concluded Test series vs New Zealand. Karthik believes that Rohit should focus on attacking when he is in trouble and that this will help him to get out of difficult situations more effectively.

India's Rohit Sharma's Backup Ready for Australia Tour: BCCI Makes Silent Move
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Rohit Sharma's Backup Ready for Australia Tour: BCCI Makes Silent Move

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma addresses the press after their second consecutive Test loss to New Zealand. He accepts responsibility for the team's recent struggles but maintains his leadership qualities. The BCCI has named Abhimanyu Easwaran as Rohit's backup for the Australia tour due to personal reasons. The captain acknowledges the importance of maintaining a clean slate at home and avoids …

India's Rohit Sharma Ready for Australia Tour Despite Recent Losses
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Rohit Sharma Ready for Australia Tour Despite Recent Losses

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma addresses the press after their second straight Test loss at home to New Zealand. He accepts that the batters were not up to the mark in both innings of the Pune Test but insists that he is not ready to find scapegoats. The BCCI has named Abhimanyu Easwaran as Rohit's backup for the Australia tour due …

KL Rahul played 'without purpose', told to improve his 'temperament' in stern message after 1st innings failure
3 months ago

KL Rahul played 'without purpose', told to improve his 'temperament' in stern message after 1st innings failure

Hindustan Times  

Team India's batting order endured a poor outing in the first innings of the opening Test of the series against Bangladesh on Thursday. KL Rahul walks towards the pavilion after being dismissed by Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz Following Pant's departure, regular wickets began to fall again, with KL Rahul's departure on 16 putting India under pressure again; the side was …

KL Rahul's Test career slapped with 'up and down' tag by Rohit Sharma: 'Up to him now how he wants to take it forward'
3 months ago

KL Rahul's Test career slapped with 'up and down' tag by Rohit Sharma: 'Up to him now how he wants to take it forward'

Hindustan Times  

For an India cricketer making his debut in December of 2014, the fact that KL Rahul has played just 50 Tests is bizarre. Injuries have unfortunately been a recurring theme in Rahul's career, limiting his time on the field for India and this year was no exception. However, cut to 2024, when a plethora of youngsters are breathing down the …

'Rohit Sharma selfless captain': Shoaib Akhtar left speechless, claims 'was hurt last year when India could not win WC'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Rohit Sharma selfless captain': Shoaib Akhtar left speechless, claims 'was hurt last year when India could not win WC'

Hindustan Times  

When rain struck before the toss on Thursday, many Indian fans were given nightmares of their 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat against New Zealand where the weather gods had a huge role to play. But this time it was different, as India sealed a commanding 68-run win against England in their T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final, getting revenge for their …

'Rohit Sharma saw a visual with an arrow pointing at his tummy and said…': How 'Maggi-man' became Team India's 'Hitman'
6 months ago

'Rohit Sharma saw a visual with an arrow pointing at his tummy and said…': How 'Maggi-man' became Team India's 'Hitman'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma's international career could be divided into two halves – before and after Champions Trophy 2013. From 2007 to early 2013, Rohit went from being this up-and-coming young talent who was believed to be there forever to getting sidelined and dropped from India's 2011 World Cup. Many former and current cricketers, including Rohit himself, have spoken about how getting …

Rohit Sharma's extraordinarily poor recent returns in IPL a niggling worry for India before T20 World Cup
7 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma's extraordinarily poor recent returns in IPL a niggling worry for India before T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Maybe his heart is no longer in the IPL. Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma On the face of it, India’s captain hasn’t had a terrible IPL – 349 runs in 13 innings, average 29.08, strike-rate 145.41. Rohit’s dramatic dip in form, coupled with Yashasvi Jaiswal’s sustained travails – nearly half of his 348 runs have come in two innings alone – …

'Rohit Sharma didn't score runs, or win IPL trophy as captain in last...': Sehwag fires shots at Hardik Pandya's critics
8 months ago

'Rohit Sharma didn't score runs, or win IPL trophy as captain in last...': Sehwag fires shots at Hardik Pandya's critics

Hindustan Times  

Amid the immense criticism against Hardik Pandya's batting, bowling and captaincy, the Mumbai Indians captain has found support from former India cricketer Virender Sehwag. Sharply responding to Hardik's critics, Sehwag sent a brutal reminder that previous captain Rohit Sharma did not lift the IPL trophy in the last three seasons. Virender Sehwag gave a sharp reply to Hardik Pandya's crictics …

'Rohit Sharma had a tough upbringing, didn't get nod from selectors': Brian Lara's 'sulk-up' remark on India captain
8 months ago

'Rohit Sharma had a tough upbringing, didn't get nod from selectors': Brian Lara's 'sulk-up' remark on India captain

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Indians' star batter Rohit Sharma has had an interesting past few months. In December last year, Rohit was removed as captain of the franchise, with the returning Hardik Pandya taking over as the new skipper of Mumbai Indians; the very next month, Rohit made a return as T20I captain after over a year, and BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed …

'Hold words of MS Dhoni': Rohit Sharma receives critical verdict from Sanjay Manjrekar after 2nd Test vs England
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Hold words of MS Dhoni': Rohit Sharma receives critical verdict from Sanjay Manjrekar after 2nd Test vs England

Hindustan Times  

Not long ago, former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott launched a scathing attack on Rohit Sharma and claimed that the India captain is past his prime. Discussing Rohit Sharma’s form amid the England Test series, Sanjay Manjrekar gave MS Dhoni a special mention The veteran opener followed his low score with a forgetful 39 as Virat Kohli-less Team India lost the …

'This was a blow, a wake up call but...': Chetan Sharma makes big prediction despite Hyderabad loss
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'This was a blow, a wake up call but...': Chetan Sharma makes big prediction despite Hyderabad loss

India TV News  

India are looking to put behind the disappointment of the first Test loss against England in Hyderabad as Rohit Sharma's men gear up for the next challenge in Visakhapatnam. Former Indian chief selector Chetan Sharma has made a bold prediction of India winning the series despite the injuries and the loss in the series opener last week. 'Rohit Sharma is …

Dear Rohit Sharma, break free from Virat Kohli comparisons and show who’s boss
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Dear Rohit Sharma, break free from Virat Kohli comparisons and show who’s boss

Hindustan Times  

The last time India fell 0-1 behind after the first Test of a home series was in February 2021, coincidentally also against England. Much like Ollie Pope produced an innings for the ages last week in Hyderabad, then skipper Joe Root uncorked a magnificent double century in the first of two Tests in Chennai to help his side pull off …

Rampaging Rohit Sharma the right man after all to lead India at T20 Word Cup
11 months ago

Rampaging Rohit Sharma the right man after all to lead India at T20 Word Cup

Hindustan Times  

For most of Wednesday night, Rohit Sharma was unusually excitable. Rohit Sharma was in full flow in Bengaluru racing to a record 5th T20I century He wasn’t amused when Virender Sharma signalled four leg-byes after Rohit glanced Farid Malik for four first-ball, in the first over of the contest; after all, he was coming off ducks in his two previous …

'You trust someone until they misuse that trust': Rohit Sharma's run-out outburst on Shubman Gill 'spot on'
11 months, 1 week ago

'You trust someone until they misuse that trust': Rohit Sharma's run-out outburst on Shubman Gill 'spot on'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma's return to T20I cricket, expected to begin with a bang, ended up being a whimper as the India skipper was out for a duck. Shubman Gill trusts Rohit Sharma first and foremost, and doesn't turn around to look where the ball has gone. Doull's take gets Dasgupta's vote After India's six-wicket win over Afghanistan which gave them a …

Kapil Dev's crucial message for Rohit Sharma after ‘teary-eyed’ video of IND captain breaks internet: 'It's tough but…'
1 year, 1 month ago

Kapil Dev's crucial message for Rohit Sharma after ‘teary-eyed’ video of IND captain breaks internet: 'It's tough but…'

Hindustan Times  

With Team India searching for answers after their latest setback in an ICC event, 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has extended his support to Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Monday. Kapil Dev drops crucial message for Rohit Sharma after devastating defeat in final A day after Team India was outplayed by Australia, legendary all-rounder Kapil penned a heartfelt note …

IND v SL, Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma ignores KL Rahul's strong DRS advice as India lose review
1 year, 3 months ago

IND v SL, Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma ignores KL Rahul's strong DRS advice as India lose review

India Today  

KL Rahul has not put a foot wrong since his return to international cricket from a long injury layoff. After hitting a match-winning 111 not out against Pakistan in the Super Fours match of Asia Cup 2023 on Monday, Rahul was once again good with the bat and even better behind the wickets in the second Super Fours match against …

'Rohit Sharma panics. He's more talented than Virat Kohli but...': Akhtar's harsh captaincy verdict ahead of World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

'Rohit Sharma panics. He's more talented than Virat Kohli but...': Akhtar's harsh captaincy verdict ahead of World Cup

Hindustan Times  

The time between 2007 and 2013 was probably India's golden period in terms of ICC trophy hauls. As India gear up for yet another shot at ending their long-standing wait of 10 years for a another ICC trophy, former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar made a critical assessment of the two periods, claiming that the presence of a calm and composed …

We just hope that Rohit Sharma returns to his run-scoring normal routine: Sanjay Bangar, ahead of WTC final
1 year, 7 months ago

We just hope that Rohit Sharma returns to his run-scoring normal routine: Sanjay Bangar, ahead of WTC final

India TV News  

Mumbai Indians beat Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 54th match of IPL on Tuesday. Royal Challengers Bangalore batting coach Sanjay Bangar has backed Rohit to come out of his current underwhelming form ahead of the World Test Championship final next month. "It is very important for India that he fires and does really well in the World Test Championship final.” …

‘I thought Rohit Sharma will settle for 150…’: Alex Carey on Australia's DRS blunders in Indore Test
1 year, 9 months ago

‘I thought Rohit Sharma will settle for 150…’: Alex Carey on Australia's DRS blunders in Indore Test

Hindustan Times  

Australia did not get off to the best of starts in the third Test against India in Indore. The bigger setback, however, was reserved when India captain Rohit Sharma was adjudged not out off the first delivery of the match by Mitchell Starc and Australia did not opt for a review. India's captain Rohit Sharma walks back to pavilion after …

Amidst Venkatesh Prasad's criticism, legendary Indian batter comes in support of KL Rahul
1 year, 10 months ago

Amidst Venkatesh Prasad's criticism, legendary Indian batter comes in support of KL Rahul

India TV News  

KL Rahul has been under immense scrutiny for his string of poor performances in Test cricket. But Gautam Gambhir, who is a mentor to Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, is of the view that KL shouldn't be singled out and called for the team to back him as he is a talented player. The southpaw is of the …

KL Rahul's gets out cheaply again; Twitter flooded with memes, fans slam opener
1 year, 10 months ago

KL Rahul's gets out cheaply again; Twitter flooded with memes, fans slam opener

Firstpost  

KL Rahul got out for another low score on Sunday as his horrid form in Test cricket continued. With India needing 115 to win the Delhi Test and take a 2-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Rahul got out for 1 off 3 balls with spinner Nathan Lyon getting him caught behind. After Rahul got out for 17 in the …

'Why can't he be dropped? If you don't fit in the team...': Kapil Dev's brutal assessment of 'lucky' India batter
1 year, 10 months ago

'Why can't he be dropped? If you don't fit in the team...': Kapil Dev's brutal assessment of 'lucky' India batter

Hindustan Times  

With just one day to go for the start of the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, the home team is scurrying to figure its team combination for the series opener in Nagpur. During Team India's first official press conference of the series on Tuesday, KL Rahul addressed the topic as well, admitting that the management is indeed having …

It’s no cakewalk but we had full faith in our batters, says captain KL Rahul after Test series win vs Bangladesh
1 year, 11 months ago

It’s no cakewalk but we had full faith in our batters, says captain KL Rahul after Test series win vs Bangladesh

The Hindu  

India may have swept the two-match Test series but the result will not cover all cracks. Two of India’s biggest batters Virat Kohli and KL Rahul failed to get going, a major worry ahead of the four-match Test series against Australia in February-March. “We obviously don’t go into the game thinking of what we may have done previously or what …

Rohit Sharma ruled out of 2nd Test vs Bangladesh after failing to recover from finger injury: Report
2 years ago

Rohit Sharma ruled out of 2nd Test vs Bangladesh after failing to recover from finger injury: Report

Hindustan Times  

India's regular captain Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh as well after he failed to recover in time from the finger injury he had incurred earlier this month. Hence, KL Rahul will remain the captain of the Indian side in his stead and will aim to lead the side to a series whitewash after …

Rohit Sharma ruled out of 2nd Test against Bangladesh- Reports
2 years ago

Rohit Sharma ruled out of 2nd Test against Bangladesh- Reports

India TV News  

IND vs BAN 2nd Test: In not so good news for the Indian fans, India's regular captain Rohit Sharma has reportedly been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh. Image Source : APRohit got injured during second ODI against Bangladesh After India won the first Test, KL Rahul was asked about Sharma's availability for the final test. In Rohit's …

Rohit Sharma Likely To Return For India-Bangladesh 2nd Test: Report
2 years ago

Rohit Sharma Likely To Return For India-Bangladesh 2nd Test: Report

ABP News  

IND vs BAN 1st Test: KL Rahul-led team India is currently playing a two-match Test series against Bangladesh. In what comes as highly positive news for the visiting team, senior opener Rohit Sharma is likely to be available for selection for IND vs BAN 2nd Test, which starts in Mirpur from December 22. 27-year-old uncapped batter Abhimanyu Easwaran replaced Rohit …

'Whenever we need them to score runs, they all get out': Kapil slams Rohit, Kohli, Rahul for not making 'big impact'
2 years, 6 months ago

'Whenever we need them to score runs, they all get out': Kapil slams Rohit, Kohli, Rahul for not making 'big impact'

Hindustan Times  

Team India will return to action in the shortest format of the game on June 9, when the side takes on South Africa in a five-match T20I series. The side will be without captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, as well as a number of star bowlers, who have been rested following a two-month-long 2022 Indian Premier League season. Rohit Sharma, …

IPL 2022: Rohit Sharma reveals how Mumbai Indians can bounce back in IPL 15 after 4 back to back defeats
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: Rohit Sharma reveals how Mumbai Indians can bounce back in IPL 15 after 4 back to back defeats

India TV News  

A dejected Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday admitted in a roundabout manner that they are not being able to field the best possible side after losing their four matches on the trot in the IPL. Rohit did rue the fact that he got a start and couldn't convert it into big score. "I wanted to bat as long …

'Is he plain dumb? Grade A stupid opinion': Twitter trolls Kaif for 'Suddenly, all looks fine' comment on Team India
2 years, 9 months ago

'Is he plain dumb? Grade A stupid opinion': Twitter trolls Kaif for 'Suddenly, all looks fine' comment on Team India

Hindustan Times  

Former batter Mohammad Kaif has drawn the ire of fans after a tweet put out by him on the Indian cricket team did not sit well with users on Twitter. After India comprehensively defeated Sri Lanka by 238 runs in Bengaluru to win the series and secured a 2-0 clean sweep, Kaif tweeted that under new captain Rohit Sharma and …

Rohit Sharma: Rahane-Pujara not over yet; credit to Kohli for India's Test success
2 years, 9 months ago

Rohit Sharma: Rahane-Pujara not over yet; credit to Kohli for India's Test success

The Hindu  

After a rocky ride of eight years playing Test cricket for India, Rohit Sharma is ready to embark on his new stint as the team’s captain. ‘ Credit to Kohli’ Rohit lauded Kohli for improving India as a Test team in the last few years. Of course, we’re in the World Test championship table, but honestly, I don’t think we’ve …

Rohit Sharma named Test skipper, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane and Ishant Sharma axed
2 years, 10 months ago

Rohit Sharma named Test skipper, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane and Ishant Sharma axed

Hindustan Times  

Two years after belatedly establishing himself in Tests as opener, Rohit Sharma, 34, has been handed Test captaincy after being chosen to lead in the two home Tests against Sri Lanka starting on March 4. Sharma’s initiation as Test captain will mark a transition in the Test team with the axing of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane following their prolonged …

IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma blames batters for Mumbai Indians' difficulty in winning games
3 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma blames batters for Mumbai Indians' difficulty in winning games

Firstpost  

Rohit counted himself among the batting failures this season as MI yet again settled for a below-par score of 129 for 7 and could not defend it. Sharjah: Dejection writ large on his face, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday said they are not playing to their potential as the defeat against Delhi capitals made their road to IPL …

Rohit Sharma growing into his role as India's Test opener
3 years, 9 months ago

Rohit Sharma growing into his role as India's Test opener

The Hindu  

Despite making his India debut more than 13 years ago, Rohit Sharma is still not perceived as a reliable Test batsman. While he gave India a start in three of the four innings he played in Australia last month, February has seen Rohit consistently making a mockery of the England bowlers on spin-friendly tracks. Ever since landing in Australia, having …

IPL 2020: Rohit Sharma relishes responsibility, sensed his leadership qualities from school days, says childhood coach Dinesh Lad
4 years, 1 month ago

IPL 2020: Rohit Sharma relishes responsibility, sensed his leadership qualities from school days, says childhood coach Dinesh Lad

Firstpost  

It was Lad who had first given Rohit the opportunity to lead in school cricket and ‘Hitman’ rarely failed. Mumbai: Rohit Sharma never succumbs to captaincy pressure and instead relishes the responsibility, according to childhood coach Dinesh Lad, who revealed that the swashbuckling batsman exhibited leadership qualities right from his school days. It was Lad who had first given Rohit …

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