Aim is to solidify our batting line-up ahead of World Cup: Bavuma
2 years, 7 months ago

Aim is to solidify our batting line-up ahead of World Cup: Bavuma

The Hindu  

For the first time in nearly eight months since its last outing at the ICC World T20 in the United Arab Emirates last year, the South African team will play an international T20 match when it takes on India in a five-match series that starts in Delhi on Thursday. The team started its practice sessions on Friday and skipper Temba Bavuma hoped to use the series as a chance for the team to get together after a long time, in a press conference on Saturday. When asked what he hopes to gain from this series considering the conditions are very different to the one in Australia, Bavuma said, “I think any type of competitive cricket will be good for us and we will be using the games to familiarise ourselves again with how we go about playing our cricket and getting the guys to understand what their roles are within the team.” READ | “We also want to solidify our positions from a batting point of view, especially at the top with who is going to partner Quinton de Kock,” added the Proteas skipper. It is guys who play cricket hard and play very competitively,” said Bavuma who anticipates a stern test from the home team.

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I don't see Rohit Sharma going to England: Adam Gilchrist on India captain's future
1 day, 3 hours 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 …

If Virat Kohli retires from Tests, India will lose big: Clarke backs star batter
1 day, 3 hours ago

If Virat Kohli retires from Tests, India will lose big: Clarke backs star batter

India Today  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels that if star India batter Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket it will only be India’s loss. After slamming an unbeaten century in the first Test in Perth, Kohli’s weakness outside off stump was exploited by the Australian bowlers as the star batter continued to be dismissed in a similar fashion. If I was …

Rohit Sharma just needs to work on his fitness. Virat Kohli will know what to do: Sidhu
1 day, 3 hours ago

Rohit Sharma just needs to work on his fitness. Virat Kohli will know what to do: Sidhu

India Today  

Navjot Singh Sidhu has come forward in support of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, asserting that India’s premier batters will overcome their current slump and shine once again. India's recent struggles in Test cricket, including a 3-1 series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, have sparked concerns about the futures of Rohit and Kohli in the longest format. Today …

KL Rahul likely to be rested from white-ball series against England
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KL Rahul likely to be rested from white-ball series against England

India Today  

India batter KL Rahul is likely to be rested for the white-ball series against England beginning in Kolkata on January 22. The home series comprises five T20s and three ODIs, which will be more significant considering it precedes the Champions Trophy starting February 19. Though ahead in the pecking order, Rahul is fighting for the wicketkeeper batter's slot in the …

Champions Trophy 2025: Will Rahul and Shami make it? Toss-up between Axar and Jadeja
1 day, 15 hours ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Will Rahul and Shami make it? Toss-up between Axar and Jadeja

The Hindu  

Out-of-form veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue to form the batting core of India's ODI squad but there are at least three senior players whose future in the 50-over format could be debated when the selectors gather this weekend to pick the squad for the Champions Trophy. Shastri wants Rohit and Kohli to play domestic cricket; Ponting proposes …

I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli captains Test team again: Adam Gilchrist
2 days, 3 hours ago

I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli captains Test team again: Adam Gilchrist

India Today  

Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has voiced concerns about Jasprit Bumrah becoming India's full-time Test captain, citing workload challenges. While expressing doubts about Rohit Sharma’s future in the format, Gilchrist said he wouldn't be surprised if Virat Kohli agrees to take up the leadership role in the longest format of the game. Jasprit Bumrah, who led India to a win …

'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'
3 days, 15 hours ago

'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'

Hindustan Times  

India's rather forgettable 2024/25 season came to an end with them losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. The result, that comes at the end of a run in which India lost an ODI series to Sri Lanka for the first time since 1997 and were whitewashed at home by New Zealand, has prompted former spinner …

India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat
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3 days, 18 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 …

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy
3 days, 19 hours ago

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy

Hindustan Times  

India's long Test calendar ended on a disastrous note on Sunday as the team suffered back-to-back series defeats, which not only saw them concede the top spot in the World Test Championship points table, but also got eliminated from the race to make the final. KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya with Adam Zampa at the end of ICC Men's Cricket …

Virat or Rohit, no player is bigger than the game: Harbhajan fumes at star culture
3 days, 19 hours ago

Virat or Rohit, no player is bigger than the game: Harbhajan fumes at star culture

India Today  

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has come down heavily on senior players, saying that selection in the Indian team should be based on performance instead of reputation after series loss against Australia. Commenting on their poor form, Harbhajan suggested getting rid of the superstar culture in the Indian team and asked the duo to play county cricket before the England …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle post-Ashwin era
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3 days, 20 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle post-Ashwin era

Hindustan Times  

For the first time, India will not figure in the race for top honours in the World Test Championship. India’s next cycle will begin, ironically enough, in England in June, with a five-match faceoff against the hosts, and end in early 2027 when Australia visit them for another of the five-Test showdowns that is becoming the norm in Tests involving …

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form
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3 days, 20 hours ago

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes it is time for India to move ahead of the "star culture" and raised questions about the team's sudden downfall after the T20 World Cup success, in a video posted on his YouTube Channel. "Everything was fine till Dravid was there.,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form Everything seems to …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant
3 days, 22 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, …

'We are white-ball bullies. If we beat Pakistan on Feb 23...': Harsh reality exposed on Ranji demand from Kohli, Rohit
4 days, 1 hour ago

'We are white-ball bullies. If we beat Pakistan on Feb 23...': Harsh reality exposed on Ranji demand from Kohli, Rohit

Hindustan Times  

There has been quite an uproar among experts and veteran cricketers who could not have stressed more on the need for the likes of under-fire Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to feature in the upcoming second half of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season, which will begin later this month, in a bid to find form after a disastrous tour of …

India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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4 days, 3 hours ago

India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Pakistan with a valiant opening stand between Shan Masood and Babar Azam made a match out of it in the second Test in Cape Town while following-on. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories Australia qualify for WTC final, to meet South Africa in summit clash Australia will take on South Africa in the World Test Championship final in June at Lord's. …

Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli conundrum: Can India afford to delay tough calls?
4 days, 3 hours ago

Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli conundrum: Can India afford to delay tough calls?

India Today  

“Retirement is in your hand, but playing for India is not,” remarked Sanjay Manjrekar in a candid and pointed assessment of the future of Indian cricket's superstar players. You can decide your future regarding retirement, but it’s someone else’s job to decide your future as a player and captain,” the former batter-turned-pundit said, responding to Rohit Sharma’s revealing interview with …

DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team
4 days, 8 hours ago

DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team

Deccan Chronicle  

Having twice conquered Australia in Test series Down Under since 2018, Team India surrendered meekly going down 3-1 and so dropping out of contention for the World Test Championship final of 2025, which will now be played between defending champion Australia and first-time finalist South Africa. In another eventful series, the underwhelming Indian performance was marked by plenty of controversy, …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
4 days, 14 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 still have the hunger: India coach Gautam Gambhir
4 days, 16 hours ago

Rohit, Virat still have the hunger: India coach Gautam Gambhir

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: No one in the team will say it but they are all surely thinking it. India's team head coach Gautam Gambhir looks on during a warm up session at the Sydney Cricket Ground. “I can’t talk about the future of any player,” Gambhir said at the press conference at the SCG after the series. But ultimately, as we all …

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket
4 days, 20 hours ago

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket

The Hindu  

Twice over seven days, Gautam Gambhir has turned up for press conferences. And during the second time he met the media at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Sunday, the Indian coach refused to reveal a clear road-map for seniors Rohit and Virat Kohli. But yes, they still have the hunger, they still have the passion, they are tough people …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma get subtle 'domestic cricket' message from Gautam Gambhir as Test future hangs in the balance
4 days, 22 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma get subtle 'domestic cricket' message from Gautam Gambhir as Test future hangs in the balance

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir, on Sunday, dropped a subtle “domestic cricket” message in addressing the burning question on the future of the team's two senior batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in Test cricket. Indian cricket team Head coach Gautam Gambhir with captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice session Both Kohli and Rohit has been under …

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

Virat Kohli in 'no mood' to retire, but may not be able to justify selection for England tour: 'It would be very hard…'
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5 days, 2 hours ago

Virat Kohli in 'no mood' to retire, but may not be able to justify selection for England tour: 'It would be very hard…'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli’s struggles in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy have intensified questions about the future of his Test career. India's Virat Kohli reacts on his dismissal on day two of the fifth Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground At 36, Kohli’s poor run has raised concerns about whether he could retain his place in the side …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir
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5 days, 3 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 for England? Test cricket not for 37-year-olds at top-order: Katich
5 days, 3 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 …

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark
5 days, 3 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 …

Will Kohli be able to retain his place for England Tests?
5 days, 10 hours ago

Will Kohli be able to retain his place for England Tests?

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, Has the world seen the last of Virat Kohli in Test cricket, or will he be able to revive his career and enjoy a second wind? Kohli batted in nine innings across five Tests and barring the second innings century at Perth in the opening Test, and a 36 in the first innings in Melbourne, he has failed to …

Masterclass: Acting captain Virat Kohli earns praise in Sydney Test after India take lead
6 days, 3 hours ago

Masterclass: Acting captain Virat Kohli earns praise in Sydney Test after India take lead

India Today  

The Indian cricket team fans were left in awe of Virat Kohli's captaincy after India were able to bundle out Australia for 181 runs and take the lead in the Sydney Test. AUS vs IND, Sydney Test Day 2: Live Updates Beau Webster and Pat Cummins were able to frustrate India for a bit before Nitish Reddy came in to …

Virat Kohli's future in Test cricket depends on Indian selectors: Sunil Gavaskar
6 days, 3 hours ago

Virat Kohli's future in Test cricket depends on Indian selectors: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has opened up about Virat Kohli’s future in Test cricket. He emphasised the importance of looking ahead, especially considering who will be available for the 2027 World Test Championship final. What I’ve been emphasising over the last 8–10 days is that we need to consider who will be available for the 2027 World Test Championship …

Hardik Pandya set to lead team India in Champions Trophy 2025!
6 days, 14 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 …

Rohit Sharma ‘no more’ part of selectors’ plan for Tests post BGT, talks with Virat Kohli on: Report
6 days, 16 hours ago

Rohit Sharma ‘no more’ part of selectors’ plan for Tests post BGT, talks with Virat Kohli on: Report

Live Mint  

Amidst the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma 'opted out' of the fifth and final Test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground, a report by Indian Express said that Rohit is no more a part of the selectors' plan beyond the Australia tour when it comes to red-ball cricket. Coming back to the questioned if Rohit 'opted out' or forced to 'opt …

Virat Kohli risks suffering Rohit Sharma-like fate, puts Ravi Shastri's belief in jeopardy amid reluctance to learn
6 days, 16 hours ago

Virat Kohli risks suffering Rohit Sharma-like fate, puts Ravi Shastri's belief in jeopardy amid reluctance to learn

Hindustan Times  

Seven out of seven. The Sydney Cricket Ground, and the final Test of a five-Test rubber that seemed to have started a million years back, offered him one last chance to leave an indelible mark in a must-win game if India are to keep their World Test Championship finals hopes alive and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli could have been …

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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6 days, 17 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 …

Virat Kohli's first innings average in 2024 lower than Jasprit Bumrah and Shoaib Bashir
6 days, 18 hours ago

Virat Kohli's first innings average in 2024 lower than Jasprit Bumrah and Shoaib Bashir

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli hasn’t enjoyed the best Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. Since missing the entirety of the series against England at the start of the year, the matches against Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Australia towards the close of 2024 have seen Kohli only score 35 runs in 5 innings when coming out to bat in the first innings of a Test …

Hardik Pandya to lead India in Champions Trophy 2025 if BCCI removes Rohit Sharma as captain: Report
1 week ago

Hardik Pandya to lead India in Champions Trophy 2025 if BCCI removes Rohit Sharma as captain: Report

Hindustan Times  

It wasn't a great end to 2024 for Rohit Sharma, and it hasn't been a great start to 2025, either. With Rohit yet to clarify his future in the format, the speculations further opened doors for BCCI's selection committee to discuss leadership options for the impending ICC Champions Trophy. India's Hardik Pandya, left, celebrates with captain Rohit Sharma during T20 …

Rohit Sharma has played his last Test in Melbourne, India will move on: Gavaskar
1 week 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 might not fit into selectors' future plans in Tests: Sunil Gavaskar
1 week ago

Rohit Sharma might not fit into selectors' future plans in Tests: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has voiced concerns about Rohit Sharma's role in India's Test cricket future, particularly for the 2027 World Test Championship cycle. Gavaskar believes that at 37, Rohit might not fit into India’s long-term Test plans. Gavaskar, speaking in an exclusive interaction with India Today, suggested that Rohit's absence during the ongoing Sydney Test against Australia might …

KL Rahul back as opener but will Rishabh Pant retain his spot? India’s likely XI as selection drama reaches fever pitch
1 week ago

KL Rahul back as opener but will Rishabh Pant retain his spot? India’s likely XI as selection drama reaches fever pitch

Hindustan Times  

Australia have been the more confident side in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, announcing each of playing XIs one day before the matches. India's KL Rahul, left, and Rishabh Pant run between the wickets to score during play on day three of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba India's selection dilemmas. The biggest head-scratcher for …

'Sorry Kohli, we want Bumrah':Fans divided after reports say Virat Kohli will replace Rohit Sharma as Team India captain
1 week ago

'Sorry Kohli, we want Bumrah':Fans divided after reports say Virat Kohli will replace Rohit Sharma as Team India captain

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket dressing room is far from tranquil, with numerous controversies swirling around. Among the chatter, one report has taken social media by storm—Virat Kohli is set to replace Rohit Sharma as captain for the upcoming final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, Australia. Fans prefer Jasprit Bumrah over Virat Kohli as the next captain of the …

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

India need to put on 'team face' in Sydney to pull themselves out of mess of their own making
1 week ago

India need to put on 'team face' in Sydney to pull themselves out of mess of their own making

Firstpost  

So much hinges on the outcome of the Sydney Test for skipper Rohit Sharma, for coach Gautam Gambhir, under mounting scrutiny after a string of underwhelming performances, and for Virat Kohli, whose century in Perth is increasingly beginning to look like an aberration. The expectation when the Indian coach turned up for Thursday afternoon’s press conference – his first interaction …

'Knowing he doesn't have lot of time left...': AUS great snubs Rohit Sharma's struggles, backs ODI 'master' Virat Kohli
1 week ago

'Knowing he doesn't have lot of time left...': AUS great snubs Rohit Sharma's struggles, backs ODI 'master' Virat Kohli

Hindustan Times  

All is not well within the Indian setup at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with reports of unrest within the dressing room following India's defeat in Melbourne. The side trails 1-2 with the final Test in Sydney, and two of its batting stalwarts, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, seem to be at the forefront of the concerns. India's Virat Kohli and captain …

Won't be shocked if Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket: Ravi Shastri
1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 1 day 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 …

DC Edit | Team India must turn new leaf
1 week, 1 day ago

DC Edit | Team India must turn new leaf

Deccan Chronicle  

There can be no better time to turn a new leaf than at the start of a new year. Team India, floundering after a great start in winning the opening Test in Perth against the odds, needs to take several hard decisions if it is to justify its standing in world cricket. While their continuing in white ball cricket would …

VIDEO | Rohit, Virat need to fire if we are to level the series against Australia: Madan Lal
1 week, 1 day ago

VIDEO | Rohit, Virat need to fire if we are to level the series against Australia: Madan Lal

The Hindu  

Former India cricketer Madan Lal feels that India lost the Boxing day Test match due to its own errors and emphasised that Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli need to contribute more if India is to draw the series. He expressed concern at Rohit and Kohli’s form “Virat and Rohit have to score if we are to level the series, …

Watch: Indian youngsters talented enough to succeed Rohit-Virat, says Darren Lehmann
1 week, 1 day ago

Watch: Indian youngsters talented enough to succeed Rohit-Virat, says Darren Lehmann

The Hindu  

Former Australian coach and cricketer Darren Lehmann believes that India’s youngsters are talented enough to replace stalwarts skipper Rohit Sharma and superstars Virat Kohli if they decide to retire after the ongoing Border Gavaskar trophy. “Look, whenever they decide to give it away and whatever happens in the next few days, they have been great players for India over a …

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 …

Will Rohit Sharma do what's best for Team India in the New Year's Test?
1 week, 2 days ago

Will Rohit Sharma do what's best for Team India in the New Year's Test?

India Today  

The knives are out for Rohit Sharma. The newly-formed captain-coach duo of Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir has taken pride in prioritising the team's interests, even when it requires making difficult decisions. 'IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE TEAM' When Shubman Gill was left out of the XI during India’s 184-run defeat in Melbourne, both Rohit and the coaching staff …

Indian cricket in 2025: Transition time again as Kohli, Rohit futures in focus
1 week, 2 days ago

Indian cricket in 2025: Transition time again as Kohli, Rohit futures in focus

India Today  

After ending 2024 on a not-so-memorable note, the Indian men’s cricket team will look to get 2025 off to a positive start as they take on Australia in the fifth and final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The year 2025 will be full of several important tournaments for India, with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 scheduled to be …

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