KL Rahul ruled out of 3rd Test against England; India rope in Lucknow Super Giants star for Rajkot encounter
1 year, 1 month ago

KL Rahul ruled out of 3rd Test against England; India rope in Lucknow Super Giants star for Rajkot encounter

Hindustan Times  

India have been handed another massive blow going into the 3rd Test against England on Monday as former vice-captain KL Rahul is ruled out of the upcoming encounter. India’s KL Rahul celebrates his half-century As per the latest developments, wicketkeeper-batter Rahul will not feature only in the 3rd Test against England. Why India without KL Rahul in 3rd Test against England Rahul is still working towards attaining match fitness amid the England series. Since Rahul will take some more time to regain full fitness, India have opted to pick Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal in the Test squad for the England encounter.

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Rohit Sharma to captain India in Test series against England: What led to BCCI’s decision?
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3 days, 19 hours ago

Rohit Sharma to captain India in Test series against England: What led to BCCI’s decision?

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma has reportedly been assured by the BCCI that he will captain India in the upcoming Test series against England. Rohit Sharma’s future as India’s Test captain has been a topic of speculation ever since the team’s defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia earlier this year. Rohit gets extension to lead India in Tests However, according to a …

Rohit could continue as Test captain but opinions still divided in BCCI
4 days ago

Rohit could continue as Test captain but opinions still divided in BCCI

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Champions Trophy triumph has added to the aura of Rohit Sharma and it won't be a surprise if he travels to England as the leader of the pack even though the selectors are yet to make a decision on the Test tour starting June 20. Jasprit Bumrah's fitness status is an issue and so does the lack …

KL Rahul leads India to four-wicket win over NZ in Champions Trophy final
1 week, 2 days ago

KL Rahul leads India to four-wicket win over NZ in Champions Trophy final

ABC  

India has lifted the Champions Trophy after an absorbing battle with New Zealand in the final. Just as in the semifinal against Australia on the same ground five days earlier, the finisher Rahul kept his cool and, aided by fellow old stagers Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, steered India to another major title with just one over to spare on …

KL Rahul’s honest confession after India’s Champions Trophy triumph: ‘I was s....ing myself’
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1 week, 2 days ago

KL Rahul’s honest confession after India’s Champions Trophy triumph: ‘I was s....ing myself’

Live Mint  

Team India’s wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul delivered a candid and humorous post-match interview after guiding the team to a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. India Vs New Zealand FINAL LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025 Acknowledging India’s mental toughness Rahul highlighted the immense pressure Indian cricketers face from a young age, crediting the team’s resilience …

No Rohit Sharma or KL Rahul in Champions Trophy 2025 team! Aakash Chopra picks 3 Indians in his XI
1 week, 3 days ago

No Rohit Sharma or KL Rahul in Champions Trophy 2025 team! Aakash Chopra picks 3 Indians in his XI

Live Mint  

Champions Trophy 2025 is drawing to a close with the penultimate match of the tournament taking place in Dubai on Sunday between India and New Zealand. Ahead of the crucial clash, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has named his playing XI for the Champions Trophy, which surprisingly does not include Rohit Sharma or KL Rahul, but does include three Indians, …

KL Rahul at number 6 is great for the team: India batting coach praises batter
1 week, 4 days ago

KL Rahul at number 6 is great for the team: India batting coach praises batter

India Today  

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak believes the team has found a dependable and effective No. 6 batter in KL Rahul, praising him as a crucial element ahead of India's Champions Trophy Final against New Zealand on March 9. Rahul, India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in the tournament, has embraced his middle-order role, delivering vital contributions that could be instrumental against the Black …

Pant in, KL Rahul rested vs NZ? India assistant coach ten Doeschate answers
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pant in, KL Rahul rested vs NZ? India assistant coach ten Doeschate answers

India Today  

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate addressed the team’s wicketkeeping dilemma ahead of their final Champions Trophy group-stage clash against New Zealand on March 2. With both teams already securing semi-final berths, speculation is rife about potential lineup changes, including the possibility of Rishabh Pant replacing KL Rahul behind the stumps. With Rahul’s limited time in the middle, some argue …

Rohit Sharma to miss IND vs NZ clash in Champions Trophy 2025? Who will lead India in star batter’s absence?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma to miss IND vs NZ clash in Champions Trophy 2025? Who will lead India in star batter’s absence?

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma might have to sit out against New Zealand in the final Group A encounter in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai after the India captain suffered an injury scare in their win over Pakistan. According to an Indian Express report, the Indian team management is mulling to rest Rohit Sharma against New Zealand. Resting Rohit Sharma …

Champions Trophy 2025: Will India rest Rohit Sharma for New Zealand match?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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

India vs Bangladesh probable XIs for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: What would be captain Rohit Sharma’s bowling combo?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India vs Bangladesh probable XIs for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: What would be captain Rohit Sharma’s bowling combo?

Live Mint  

India will have to solve a few selection riddles before their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai. Unlike the other teams, India have opted for five spinners, out of which three are all-rounders, according to captain Rohit Sharma. On the other hand, both Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir will scratch their heads …

Team India trains for first Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh
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1 month ago

Team India trains for first Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Gearing up for the finisher's role, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul worked on his big-hitting skills as the Indian team trained for the second time on Monday ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. India skipper Rohit Sharma, who returned to form with a scintillating 119 in the second ODI against England, also looked sharp, practising late cuts and delicate …

KL Rahul focuses on big-hitting at nets ahead of Champions Trophy
1 month ago

KL Rahul focuses on big-hitting at nets ahead of Champions Trophy

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Gearing up for the finisher's role, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul worked on his big-hitting skills as the Indian team trained for the second time on Monday ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. Rahul, who scored a quick-fire 40 off 29 balls in the third ODI against England, was seen clearing the ropes with ease, practising sixes off almost …

India's Test Vice-Captaincy: Who Will Be Captain Jasprit Bumrah's Deputy? Top Contenders Revealed!
1 month ago

India's Test Vice-Captaincy: Who Will Be Captain Jasprit Bumrah's Deputy? Top Contenders Revealed!

ABP News  

Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, is currently competing in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In light of these setbacks, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly considering removing Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain. After the conclusion of ICC Champions Trophy, IPL 2025 will take place, followed by India's five-match Test series against England, starting on …

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report
1 month ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma’s revival as a batter as well as captain in the recently-concluded ODI series against England isn’t likely to keep him in contention for upcoming Test assignments with news agency PTI stating he isn’t likely to be considered for the format going ahead. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to succeed Rohit Sharma as Test captain on a full-time basis starting …

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report
1 month ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma’s revival as a batter as well as captain in the recently-concluded ODI series against England isn’t likely to keep him in contention for upcoming Test assignments with news agency PTI stating he isn’t likely to be considered for the format going ahead. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to succeed Rohit Sharma as Test captain on a full-time basis starting …

'Don't think KL Rahul is the guy...': Pietersen tells Gambhir, ignores Harshit Rana from India's Champions Trophy XI
1 month ago

'Don't think KL Rahul is the guy...': Pietersen tells Gambhir, ignores Harshit Rana from India's Champions Trophy XI

Hindustan Times  

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen sent a message to India head coach Gautam Gambhir to keep wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul at No. Kevin Pietersen has his say on India's Champions Trophy playing XI The Indian team management was criticised during the first two matches of the recently concluded home ODI series against England after Axar Patel was sent to bat at …

Rishabh Pant given a chance, Arshdeep Singh to be tested as Bumrah's replacement: India likely XI vs England in 3rd ODI
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1 month ago

Rishabh Pant given a chance, Arshdeep Singh to be tested as Bumrah's replacement: India likely XI vs England in 3rd ODI

Hindustan Times  

India have been almost flawless in the ongoing series against England and would be looking to make a cleansweep of it in Ahmedabad. India have preferred KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant thus far in the series While it remains unlikely that Rahul will lose his place in the Champions Trophy due to his form in these two matches, there is …

India vs England, 3rd ODI: Varun out with niggle as India rest Shami and Jadeja
1 month, 1 week ago

India vs England, 3rd ODI: Varun out with niggle as India rest Shami and Jadeja

India Today  

The Indian team made 3 changes in the 3rd and final ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 12. India vs England, 3rd ODI: Updates 3rd ODI: India Playing XI Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh. This is …

KL Rahul should not be wasted at No.6: Parthiv Patel after rapid Ahmedabad cameo
1 month, 1 week ago

KL Rahul should not be wasted at No.6: Parthiv Patel after rapid Ahmedabad cameo

India Today  

India batter KL Rahul scored a quickfire cameo of 40 runs on Wednesday, February 12. Rahul, batting at No.5 for the first time in the series, showed his worth, guiding India to a commanding total of 356 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India vs England, 3rd ODI: Highlights Rahul's stunning output with the bat was praised by …

No Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep, Pant in; India's probable Playing XI for 3rd ODI against England
1 month, 1 week ago

No Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep, Pant in; India's probable Playing XI for 3rd ODI against England

India TV News  

India and England are all set to have a crack at each other in the third and final ODI of the three-match series. Bumrah was originally named in the Indian squad for the third ODI, however, his name went missing from the squad shared by the BCCI when the Board added Varun Chakravarthy into the mix. There was a toss-up …

Why is KL Rahul batting at No.6? Former selector left baffled by Gambhir's strategy
1 month, 1 week ago

Why is KL Rahul batting at No.6? Former selector left baffled by Gambhir's strategy

India Today  

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul struggled in the ongoing ODI series against England. Rahul's recent struggles have baffled a former selector, who has lambasted head coach Gautam Gambhir for Rahul's recent form. While KL Rahul's demotion in the line-up has worked against the batter, India has benefited overall, as Axar Patel has played two excellent knocks, guiding India to a series …

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit's Lean Run, Fit-Again Kohli In Focus As India Eye Series Win Over England
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1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit's Lean Run, Fit-Again Kohli In Focus As India Eye Series Win Over England

ABP News  

The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that a fit-again Virat Kohli’s return poses are the towering obstacles in India's quest for a series win against England in the second ODI here on Sunday. India had taken a 1-0 lead after their four-wicket win at Nagpur and there was good news for the fans as batting …

Spotlight on Rohit & Kohli as India look to wrap up series
1 month, 1 week ago

Spotlight on Rohit & Kohli as India look to wrap up series

The Hindu  

Captain Rohit Sharma’s dip in form across formats and Virat Kohli’s recovery from a knee issue will be in the spotlight as India, after taking a 1-0 lead in the Orange City, will seek to win the second One-Day International and seal the three-match series against England in the Silver City on Sunday. Here, too, fans’ enthusiasm knows no bounds …

Watch: Virat Kohli fan left disappointed after batter's Nagpur ODI miss
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch: Virat Kohli fan left disappointed after batter's Nagpur ODI miss

India Today  

Despite India’s four-wicket win over England in the first ODI of their three-match series in Nagpur, the absence of Virat Kohli left some fans disheartened. With the series serving as crucial preparation for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, Kohli’s unavailability due to a sore right knee was confirmed by captain Rohit Sharma at the toss on February 6. His aggressive …

Virat Kohli injury woes: Four matches India’s star batter missed out due to injuries
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli injury woes: Four matches India’s star batter missed out due to injuries

The Hindu  

Ace batter Virat Kohli was ruled out of India’s first ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday due to a knee injury, marking a rare instance of him missing a game due to fitness concerns. India’s captain Virat Kohli holds his shoulder after he was injured while fielding during the first day of the third Test cricket match between India …

IND vs ENG ODI 2025: How India can replace Bumrah and who should start between Rahul, Pant? Bangar explains
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG ODI 2025: How India can replace Bumrah and who should start between Rahul, Pant? Bangar explains

Firstpost  

Former India all-rounder and batting coach Sanjay Bangar explains how the Indian cricket team can tackle the absence of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and who should be picked as wicket-keeper between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant in the ODI series against England. With no clarity on Japrit Bumrah’s back spasm issue and timeline of recovery, the Indian cricket team must …

KL Rahul should be India's first-choice wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant: Sanjay Bangar
1 month, 1 week ago

KL Rahul should be India's first-choice wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant: Sanjay Bangar

India Today  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels KL Rahul should remain the first-choice wicketkeeper over the talented Rishabh Pant for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. India head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma will look to finalise the wicketkeeper-batter for the upcoming Champions Trophy, based on the performances in the three-match ODI series against England. Rahul brings …

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rishabh Pant left out as KL Rahul gets nod as wicketkeeper
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rishabh Pant left out as KL Rahul gets nod as wicketkeeper

India Today  

Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was ignored by the team management for the first ODI against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur on Thursday, February 6. There was widespread debate amongst fans and pundits about who should be India’s wicketkeeper ahead of the series with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also approaching. IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live …

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rohit, Kohli form; pacer fitness under scanner ahead of Champions Trophy rehearsal
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rohit, Kohli form; pacer fitness under scanner ahead of Champions Trophy rehearsal

The Hindu  

A bunch of youngsters waited patiently outside the VCA Stadium on Wednesday afternoon to catch a glimpse of the Indian cricketers. With India playing its first home ODI series since the World Cup final in 2023, the excitement is palpable, and the three-match affair against England offers the team a chance to fine-tune before heading to Dubai for the Champions …

India vs England 1st ODI predicted XIs: Tussle between KL Rahul & Rishabh Pant; will Varun Chakaravarthy make debut?
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1 month, 1 week ago

India vs England 1st ODI predicted XIs: Tussle between KL Rahul & Rishabh Pant; will Varun Chakaravarthy make debut?

Live Mint  

Making the combinations right will be India's prime focus in the three-match ODI series against England, the first of which starts on Thursday in Nagpur. The ODI series will mark a return of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, who were not in T20Is. While Virat Kohli went home with the Player …

India's Rohit insists struggles 'nothing new' ahead of England ODIs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India's Rohit insists struggles 'nothing new' ahead of England ODIs

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday insisted his recent Test struggles were just part of the "ups and downs" of a long career as he looks to rediscover his form in three one-day internationals against England. Rohit and former captain Virat Kohli, who both retired from T20 internationals following India's World Cup win in the shortest format last year, …

Combination concerns: India look for balance against England in last CT tune-up
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Combination concerns: India look for balance against England in last CT tune-up

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: Form and fitness of seasoned stars is under the scanner as India enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations with the three-match ODI series against England starting here on Thursday, aiming to find the right balance for some specific slots in the line-up. The two stars, after making hyped but disappointing appearances in Ranji Trophy last month, …

Combination concerns: India look for balance against England in last CT tune-up
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Combination concerns: India look for balance against England in last CT tune-up

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: Form and fitness of seasoned stars is under the scanner as India enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations with the three-match ODI series against England starting here on Thursday, aiming to find the right balance for some specific slots in the line-up. The two stars, after making hyped but disappointing appearances in Ranji Trophy last month, …

KL Rahul dismissed for 26 on Ranji Trophy return against Haryana
1 month, 2 weeks ago

KL Rahul dismissed for 26 on Ranji Trophy return against Haryana

The Hindu  

KL Rahul was dismissed for 26 off 37 balls during Karnataka’s Ranji Trophy match against Haryana at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/la1HISwMCP — Ashwin Achal January 30, 2025 Rahul is playing his first Ranji Trophy match since February 2020, when he faced off against Bengal during the semifinal at Eden Gardens. Rahul had missed Karnataka’s previous …

KL Rahul to bat at No.3 for Karnataka on Ranji Trophy return with an eye on Champions Trophy
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

KL Rahul to bat at No.3 for Karnataka on Ranji Trophy return with an eye on Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

While all the focus has been on Virat Kohli's return to the Ranji Trophy after more than 12 years, KL Rahul, like he always does, went about his business quietly. He played a Duleep Trophy match last year, but the crucial Elite Group C match between Karnataka and Haryana at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will be his first Ranji …

KL Rahul will bat at No. 3 on Ranji Trophy return, confirms Karnataka coach
1 month, 2 weeks ago

KL Rahul will bat at No. 3 on Ranji Trophy return, confirms Karnataka coach

India Today  

KL Rahul will continue to bat at the top of the order in red-ball cricket. The star batter, set to return to the Ranji Trophy for Karnataka’s final round-robin group game against Haryana on Thursday, will bat at No. Speaking on the eve of the game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Goud confirmed Rahul’s batting position while keeping options open …

DDCA 'not sure' over Virat Kohli playing Ranji Trophy game vs Railways after being 'advised rest' for Saurashtra match
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DDCA 'not sure' over Virat Kohli playing Ranji Trophy game vs Railways after being 'advised rest' for Saurashtra match

Hindustan Times  

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma came under fire after their dreadful run in Test cricket in the last calendar year. But while the India captain gave into the uproar after BCCI made domestic cricket mandatory for selection, this making himself available for Mumbai's next Ranji Trophy game against Jammu and Kashmir, the former opted out of Delhi's upcoming red-ball …

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul to miss Ranji Trophy games?
2 months ago

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul to miss Ranji Trophy games?

Deccan Chronicle  

India premier batter Virat Kohli had communicated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India that he had a neck pain and won't be participating in the next leg of the Ranji Trophy beginning January 23, according to a report on ESPN Cric info. With the pain still persisting, Kohli told the BCCI medical staff that he would not …

KL Rahul snubbed for Delhi Capitals' captaincy? Karthik reveals DC's new skipper for IPL 2025
2 months ago

KL Rahul snubbed for Delhi Capitals' captaincy? Karthik reveals DC's new skipper for IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

Team India's star all-rounder Axar Patel is set to take on a new challenge as the captain of Delhi Capitals in the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik seemingly revealed the development during Cricbuzz’s HeyCB with DK show on YouTube, though an official announcement from the franchise is still awaited. Lucknow Super Giants' captain …

Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma practice together at Mumbai nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025; watch viral video
2 months ago

Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma practice together at Mumbai nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025; watch viral video

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya were seen training together at the Mumbai nets ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. While Rohit has joined the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team a few days back, Baroda all-rounder Hardik was Pandya, who took over the Mumbai Indians captaincy from Rohit in the previous season, bowled to his former MI skipper. With …

KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant in Champions Trophy 2025? Ajit Agarkar & Co. asks right-hander to play ODIs against England
2 months, 1 week ago

KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant in Champions Trophy 2025? Ajit Agarkar & Co. asks right-hander to play ODIs against England

Live Mint  

KL Rahul is likely to be preferred over Rishabh Pant as the date for the India's squad announcement for the Champions Trophy 2025 draws near. However, in a U-turn, the BCCI has reportedly decided to make Rahul play the ODIs against England to get adequate match practice ahead of Champions Trophy 2025, which starts next month in Pakistan and Dubai. …

KL Rahul tells Agarkar not to pick him for England series, goes on a break; Pant, Samson set for Champions Trophy?
2 months, 1 week ago

KL Rahul tells Agarkar not to pick him for England series, goes on a break; Pant, Samson set for Champions Trophy?

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul has decided to take a break from cricket after a physically and mentally draining Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Rahul has reportedly told the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee that he would like to be exempted from the limited-overs series at home against England starting January 22 in Kolkata. India's KL Rahul walks off the field Interestingly, Rahul, who …

KL Rahul to be reportedly rested for India's white-ball series against England but assured of spot in Champions Trophy squad
2 months, 1 week ago

KL Rahul to be reportedly rested for India's white-ball series against England but assured of spot in Champions Trophy squad

Firstpost  

Team India will reportedly rest KL Rahul for the upcoming limited-overs series against England at home, but the wicketkeeper-batter has been assured of a place in the squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul will reportedly be rested from the Men in Blue’s upcoming limited-overs series against England at home. According to a report in the Times …

KL Rahul seeks break for England series, likely to be rested for white-ball contests: Report
2 months, 1 week ago

KL Rahul seeks break for England series, likely to be rested for white-ball contests: Report

India TV News  

KL Rahul seeks break for England series, likely to be rested for white-ball contests: Report KL Rahul was India's third-highest run-scorer in the Border-Gavaskar series. Rahul has reportedly sought a break from the upcoming white-ball series against England that gets underway on January 22. Star Indian batter KL Rahul has asked for a break for the England white-ball series, news …

KL Rahul likely to be rested from white-ball series against England
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2 months, 1 week ago

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 …

"Rohit is not making enough sacrifices....": Sanjay Manjrekar on Indian skipper's Test future
2 months, 1 week ago

"Rohit is not making enough sacrifices....": Sanjay Manjrekar on Indian skipper's Test future

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, : Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that the Indian skipper will have to work hard on his defence and counter-attacking game ahead of the England Test tour later this year, noting that he is not making enough "sacrifices" for "one final burst" in his career like legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid did. ": Sanjay Manjrekar on Indian …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
2 months, 1 week 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’
2 months, 1 week 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, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

With Rohit Sharma insisting he’s not done with Test cricket, does ‘Hitman’ fit into India’s future red-ball plans?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

With Rohit Sharma insisting he’s not done with Test cricket, does ‘Hitman’ fit into India’s future red-ball plans?

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma insisted he has not retired from Test cricket yet, and that he simply “stood down” from the Sydney Test owing to his poor form. After a couple of days of intense speculation about the sequence of events leading up to Rohit not playing the decider, with the series and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the line, it was refreshing …

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