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'No comparison between Rohit and Kohli', Indian captain 'looking down in doldrums': Manjrekar hits the nail on its head

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said using the same yardstick while assessing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's Test performances is unfair. Sanjay Manjrekar believes there is no comparison between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. "I must say there is no comparison between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as Test batters. He has the power to do what's best for Indian cricket, so it's not so much about Rohit Sharma himself, you know, deciding what should be the future," said Manjrekar.

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1 hour, 21 minutes 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, …

17 hours, 43 minutes 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 …

19 hours, 28 minutes ago

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

Hindustan Times

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

1 day, 1 hour 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 …

1 day, 5 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, …

1 day, 5 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 …

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

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1 day, 5 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 …

1 day, 6 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 …

1 day, 14 hours ago

Virat-Aussie Test saga Down Under concludes on disappointing note with Boland edging Kohli in long 'outside off' battle

Hindustan Times

Sydney, : Star India batter Virat Kohli's love affair with Australian pitches in Test cricket met the most heartbreaking end possible at Sydney Cricket Ground during the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test as he registered yet another poor score during what could be his final inning in whites on Australian soil, falling a prey to the outside off-stump trap yet again …

2 days, 5 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 …

2 days, 5 hours ago

Watch: Virat Kohli punches himself in frustration after familiar dismissal in Sydney

India Today

Virat Kohli was left fuming at himself on Day 2 of the Sydney Test as he once again got out to a delivery outside off stump on Saturday, January 4. Kohli was dismissed by Scott Boland yet again as he was caught fishing outside off and edged it straight to slips as the pacer continued to rock the Indian batting …

Sydney Test: No respite to Virat Kohli’s season of gloom

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2 days, 15 hours ago

Sydney Test: No respite to Virat Kohli’s season of gloom

Hindustan Times

Sydney: Virat Kohli could have been gone first ball. It’s a pattern that has repeated itself over and over again and will have many fans questioning whether Kohli might soon follow Rohit Sharma on his way out. Usually, a smooth starter, one wouldn’t even know when Kohli would reach 30 in the past. Right now, one might say Kohli’s problems …

2 days, 16 hours ago

Bumrah outshines Virat in unique batting statistic as batter's slump continues during SCG Test

Hindustan Times

Sydney, : Star India batter Virat Kohli's latest failure in Test Cricket has witnessed him joining an unfortunate list of players, involving bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Keshav Maharaj and Shoaib Bashir instead of batters. Bumrah outshines Virat in unique batting statistic as batter's slump continues during SCG Test Virat achieved this unique, but an absolutely undesirable stat during the Sydney …

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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2 days, 19 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 …

2 days, 21 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 …

2 days, 23 hours ago

Virat Kohli has lower first innings Test average than Jasprit Bumrah since 2024

India Today

Virat Kohli's batting woes continued in the New Year Test against Australia, with his average in first innings since 2024 languishing at just 7.00, even lower than that of Jasprit Bumrah. Since 2024, Kohli's average in the first innings of Test matches has plummeted to just 7.00, one of the lowest amongst active players. To put this into perspective, here …

3 days, 3 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times

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

3 days, 5 hours ago

Sanjay Manjrekar questions Rohit Sharma’s ‘mysterious’ exclusion from Sydney Test, says ’Rohit is not an all-time great’

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Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar took a dig at the Indian management by keeping Rohit Sharma's exclusion from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney a ‘secret’. Former India cricketer, Ravi Shastri, who was conducting the toss, didn't even spell Rohit's name in this case. “Very mysterious, why Ravi Shastri didn’t ask Jasprit Bumrah about Rohit Sharma at …

Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test

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3 days, 5 hours ago

Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test

India Today

Amidst a stormy build-up to the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, controversy erupted as early as the eighth over when Virat Kohli was adjudged not out by third umpire Joel Wilson in Sydney. HOW THIRD UMPIRE JOEL WILSON MADE THE CALL Joel Wilson, the third umpire, who has faced criticism for contentious decisions against Australia in the past, examined …

3 days, 16 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 …

3 days, 19 hours 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 …

3 days, 22 hours 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 …

4 days, 3 hours ago

One-man army Bumrah now highest rated Indian ever in ICC’s Test bowling rankings

Hindustan Times

Jasprit Bumrah is the only reason why India still go into the Sydney Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy with a chance of levelling the series, and everybody in the world knows it. With 30 wickets in the series at a remarkable average of 12.83, the pacer has kept Australia on the edge, and as a result of that performance …

4 days, 5 hours ago

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

India Today

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

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

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4 days, 23 hours ago

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

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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 …

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test

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5 days ago

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test

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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted on the streets of Sydney on New Year's Eve ahead of the upcoming IND vs AUS 5th Border-Gavaskar Test. Virat Kohli's performance in BGT series In the first Test, Kohli delivered an impressive performance in the second innings, staying not out at 100 runs from 143 balls. In the fourth Test, Kohli made …

5 days, 5 hours ago

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli slips to 24th, Rohit Sharma on 40 after MCG Test

India Today

Star India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have suffered massive dips in the latest ICC Test rankings update on Wednesday, January 1. Following his continuous poor showing, the star batter has continued to experience drop in the Test batting rankings and now finds himself on the 24th spot with 633 ratings to his name. Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024: Full …

5 days, 5 hours ago

Virat Kohli exit plan: Ex-cricketer urges BCCI to be prepared for transition

India Today

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to be prepared with an "exit plan" for Virat Kohli, given his concerning form in Test cricket. In this period, Kohli has played 38 Tests, scoring 2005 runs with just three centuries and nine half-centuries, far below his usual standards. Despite these struggles, Kohli’s career …

5 days, 17 hours 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 …

5 days, 19 hours ago

Virat Kohli’s former teammate blasts India batter over declining form in Tests, says ‘Even a young player will give…’

Live Mint

Virat Kohli's declining form in Test cricket over the past five years has been a major concern for the Indian cricket team. Considering a player of Kohli's stature, the former India captain's Test batting average of close to 28, has a drawn several question marks on his future in the longest format of the game. Along with India captain Rohit …

5 days, 20 hours ago

Finding Rohit and Virat's replacements will not be a big worry for India: Lehmann

India Today

Former Australia cricketer and head coach Darren Lehmann feels Indian cricket has a lot of depth to find replacements for star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Whenever these two guys decide to retire, there are so many talented youngsters that Indian cricket will be in good stead,” Lehmann told PTI. Since then, there has been massive scrutiny on the …

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

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5 days, 22 hours 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 …

6 days, 5 hours ago

'Virat also knows what's going on': BCCI told to have 'exit plan' ready as 'lynch mob' expected for Kohli amid poor run

Hindustan Times

Former India pacer Atul Wassan believes no one knows what is going on inside Virat Kohli's mind as the 36-year-old continues to struggle in Tests. In the second innings of the Melbourne Test, Virat Kohli once again fell to a delivery outside off as he tried to play a cover drive off the bowling of Mitchell Starc. Amid Kohli's poor …

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

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6 days, 17 hours 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 …

6 days, 23 hours 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 …

1 week ago

'Kohli will play another 3-4 years. But for Rohit Sharma...': Ravi Shastri's blunt verdict amid retirement rumours

Hindustan Times

When veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement after the end of the Brisbane Test against Australia earlier this month, reports in the media hinted that there would be a few more retirements during or after the end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. It soon sparked rumours that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both of whom have been struggling …

1 week ago

Virat Kohli refuses to learn from his mistake, commentators got no chill: 'He has turned into a nicking machine'

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli once again disappointed as India battled to save the Boxing Day Test against Australia on Day 5 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The star India batter, who had a wonderful record at the MCG before the start of the 4th Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with 316 runs at an average of 52.66 with a highest …

1 week 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 …

1 week 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 …

1 week ago

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to retire soon? Ravi Shastri delivers verdict, says ’Rohit isn’t the same, Virat will…’

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Veteran Indian batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma once again failed to make an impact as they were dismissed cheaply in both innings of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. Commentator Mark Nicholas asked Shastri on Star Sports' lunchtime show if this was the end of the road for both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. While Shastri …

1 week ago

Cricket-Cummins strikes twice and Starc gets Kohli to leave India 33-3

Hindustan Times

By Ian Ransom Cricket-Cummins strikes twice and Starc gets Kohli to leave India 33-3 MELBOURNE, - Pat Cummins struck twice in an over and Mitchell Starc dismissed Virat Kohli cheaply to leave India reeling at 33 for three at lunch and needing 307 runs for victory on day five of the fourth test in Melbourne on Monday. After Australia were …

1 week ago

Sourav Ganguly concerned about Rohit Sharma’s mental space, ex-BCCI boss gives honest verdict on Virat Kohli

Live Mint

Refraining from predicting Rohit Sharma's future, former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly expressed concern about the Indian skipper's current mental state in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit has been out of form in Tests recently, with former cricketers already predicting his retirement if the Indian team fail to reach the World Test Championship final. Unlike others, Ganguly, a former India captain …

1 week 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 …

1 week 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 …

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

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1 week 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 …

1 week 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, …

1 week ago

Do old guards Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli deserve more leeway in Tests?

India Today

“Naye ladke hai, seekhenge,” Rohit Sharma remarked during his press conference, lamenting the inability of younger players to convert their starts into substantial contributions in India’s unsuccessful attempt to salvage a draw in the Melbourne Test. Does anyone within the Indian cricket team’s setup have the authority to tell Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli that their time is up? Rohit …

1 week ago

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

India Today

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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 …

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