Virat Kohli could have continued as Test captain for 2 more years but we should respect his decision: Ravi Shastri
2 years, 11 months ago

Virat Kohli could have continued as Test captain for 2 more years but we should respect his decision: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

World Cup-winning all-rounder and former India head coach Ravi Shastri said he feels Virat Kohli could have continued as Test captain for a couple more years but added that not many would have been able to digest the fact that he could end up with 50-60 wins as captain in the longest format of the game. Speaking to India Today, Ravi Shastri, who is currently in Oman as the Commissioner of Legends League Cricket, said the cricket community should respect Virat Kohli's decision to step down as Test captain. Kohli, who is India's most successful Test captain with 40 victories in 60 matches, made an unforeseen announcement earlier this month as he brought an end to his 7-year-long tenure as India's Test captain. VIRAT WANTS TO ENJOY HIS CRICKET: SHASTRI "Virat Kohli led India in 5-6 years in Tests and out of those, five years India was no.

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I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli captains Test team again: Adam Gilchrist
1 day, 7 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 …

Rohit Sharma shouldn't play Tests anymore, he made wrong call in Sydney: Mohammad Kaif
1 day, 7 hours ago

Rohit Sharma shouldn't play Tests anymore, he made wrong call in Sydney: Mohammad Kaif

India Today  

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif criticised Rohit Sharma's decision to step away from the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, arguing that Rohit should have led the team in the must-win match in Sydney instead of citing poor form and sitting out. While some pundits and former players, including Irfan Pathan, praised Rohit for taking a …

Virat Kohli hits new low in latest ICC Test rankings, drops out of top 25 after 12 years
1 day, 7 hours ago

Virat Kohli hits new low in latest ICC Test rankings, drops out of top 25 after 12 years

India TV News  

Virat Kohli failed to revive his downfall in Test cricket after struggling for form in the recent Boder-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. After scoring just 190 runs in the five-match Test series in Australia, the star Indian batter slipped out of the top 25 in the ICC Test batting rankings. He last witnessed a place out of the top 25 ICC Test …

OTD in 2019: Virat Kohli's India secure maiden Test series win in Australia
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2 days, 3 hours ago

OTD in 2019: Virat Kohli's India secure maiden Test series win in Australia

India Today  

January 7, 2019, marked a watershed moment in Indian cricket history, as Virat Kohli's team achieved what no other Asian side had done before—winning a Test series on Australian soil. Despite the rain’s intervention, the series showcased India’s dominance, as they made Australia follow-on at home for the first time since 1988. Cheteshwar Pujara, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Ishant …

'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'
2 days, 20 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 …

Old flaws and new lows: Virat Kohli's stunning downfall in Test cricket in numbers
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2 days, 22 hours ago

Old flaws and new lows: Virat Kohli's stunning downfall in Test cricket in numbers

Hindustan Times  

The end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy also marked the end of a nightmarish run for Virat Kohli in the 2024/25 season in which his flaws werwe exposed and exploited to the full. India's Virat Kohli reacts as he walks from the field after he was dismissed during play on the second day of the fifth cricket test between India and …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle post-Ashwin era
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3 days, 1 hour 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, 1 hour 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’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive
3 days, 1 hour ago

Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli punched his thigh and furiously let out an expletive, directed at himself, as he fatally nicked a ball outside off-stump for the eighth time in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The length and back-of-a-length balls on and outside off-stump, which accounted for seven of Kohli’s eight dismissals in the series, were the most frequently bowled deliveries to him. Out …

Virat Kohli brings ‘theatre’ to cricket: Pat Cummins after winning Border-Gavaskar Trophy
3 days, 3 hours ago

Virat Kohli brings ‘theatre’ to cricket: Pat Cummins after winning Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Live Mint  

After winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australian skipper Pat Cummins has lauded Virat Kohli, calling him a great competitor who brings a unique energy to cricket. Speaking to the media after Australia’s 3-1 Test series win over India, Cummins acknowledged Kohli’s impact on the game, saying he adds “theatre” to cricket. It’s always a bit of added theatre, which is …

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

India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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3 days, 7 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. …

DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team
3 days, 13 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, …

Virat Kohli receives massive verdict from ‘sad’ Pat Cummins: ‘Bit of theatre, sometimes it can rile you up’
3 days, 18 hours ago

Virat Kohli receives massive verdict from ‘sad’ Pat Cummins: ‘Bit of theatre, sometimes it can rile you up’

Hindustan Times  

India crashed to a defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match, losing the series 1-3. Australia's captain Pat Cummins, right, and India's Virat Kohli have a chat in between deliveries. Pat Cummins pays tribute to Virat Kohli Fans and former players have also called for the exclusion of Kohli and Rohit from the Indian Test …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

India crumbled to a defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney, losing the series 1-3. India’s campaign was filled with controversy, where fans saw Virat Kohli have a meltdown with Australian reporters in an airport, and then the former captain also had a shoulder bump controversy with Sam Konstas. India's Rohit Sharma gestures …

VIDEO- BGT: Virat brings theatre to the game, will be sad if he has played his last Test in Australia: Cummins
3 days, 21 hours ago

VIDEO- BGT: Virat brings theatre to the game, will be sad if he has played his last Test in Australia: Cummins

The Hindu  

Australian skipper Pat Cummins rates Virat Kohli as a great competitor who makes the game lively with his theatrics and he will be “sad” if the latest Border-Gavaskar trophy does end up being the Indian superstar’s last tour Down Under. Following the hundred in the series opener, Kohli’s troubles outside the off-stump compounded as he was caught in the slip …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir
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4 days, 7 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 …

'Really enjoyed playing with him': Pat Cummins on Virat Kohli's last Test in Australia murmurs
4 days, 7 hours ago

'Really enjoyed playing with him': Pat Cummins on Virat Kohli's last Test in Australia murmurs

India TV News  

Pat Cummins revealed his experience of facing Virat Kohli in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and also shared his thoughts on whether the Indian great has played his last match in Australia. Kohli's poor display was well documented throughout the series as the Indian star registered just 190 runs in 9 innings, including a century in the first match in Perth. …

'We need to end superstar culture': Irfan Pathan questions Virat Kohli's place in Indian Test team
4 days, 7 hours ago

'We need to end superstar culture': Irfan Pathan questions Virat Kohli's place in Indian Test team

India TV News  

Irfan Pathan came down hard on Indian cricketers after Australia's dominant win in the Sydney Test on Sunday. The former cricketer slammed the senior cricketers for their poor show in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and questioned Virat Kohli's place in the Indian team. "We need to end superstar culture, we need team culture," Irfan Pathan told official broadcasters after the …

Can't win Tests if you score 170-180: Sourav Ganguly on India's debacle in Australia
4 days, 7 hours ago

Can't win Tests if you score 170-180: Sourav Ganguly on India's debacle in Australia

India Today  

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has emphasised the need for India's batters to score bigger runs in Test cricket, citing the recent defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as a prime example. Ganguly said that the batting unit needs to step up big time for India to win Tests consistently. Ganguly, also a former BCCI president, attended Calcutta Sports Journalist's Club's …

King dethroned? A not-so-perfect ending to Virat Kohli's Australian fairytale
4 days, 7 hours ago

King dethroned? A not-so-perfect ending to Virat Kohli's Australian fairytale

India Today  

They say all good things must come to an end, and it seems like a dream fairytale has just reached its conclusion. | Sydney Test: Full Scorecard | Virat Kohli's journey on Australian soil has been a roller-coaster of emotions. With India not scheduled to play a Test series in Australia until the end of 2027, Virat Kohli may not …

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark
4 days, 8 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 …

Virat Kohli’s SCG exit, one last time in Australia?
4 days, 15 hours ago

Virat Kohli’s SCG exit, one last time in Australia?

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: For a while on Day 2 of the Sydney Test, it felt like the clock had stopped. Boland’s unerring accuracy and the subtle seam movement he extracts from pitches make facing him a bit of a lottery and no one knows that better than Kohli, who has been dismissed multiple times on this tour. He is mesmerising that bat …

Virat Kohli is ‘an artist’: Social media makes fun of Indian cricket legend after another flop show at Sydney
5 days, 1 hour ago

Virat Kohli is ‘an artist’: Social media makes fun of Indian cricket legend after another flop show at Sydney

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batsman Virat Kohli was dismissed again in a familiar pattern when he nicked a delivery from Scott Bolland outside off stump for his eighth caught-behind dismissal of the series. Kohli scored a boundary early in his innings on Saturday, but Bolland's persistent attack outside off stump meant that the veteran batsman was eventually dismissed on a single-digit score …

Watch: Virat Kohli punches himself in frustration after familiar dismissal in Sydney
5 days, 7 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 …

Masterclass: Acting captain Virat Kohli earns praise in Sydney Test after India take lead
5 days, 7 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
5 days, 7 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 …

Sydney Test: No respite to Virat Kohli’s season of gloom
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5 days, 17 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 …

Hardik Pandya set to lead team India in Champions Trophy 2025!
5 days, 18 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 …

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket
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5 days, 21 hours ago

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted to "rest" for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. During the toss, Jasprit Bumrah walked out as the visitors' captain, and it was then that he revealed Rohit decided to "rest" from the crucial Sydney Test, where India have a chance to level the five-match series and …

Virat Kohli's first innings average in 2024 lower than Jasprit Bumrah and Shoaib Bashir
5 days, 23 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 …

Virat Kohli has lower first innings Test average than Jasprit Bumrah since 2024
6 days, 1 hour 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 …

We've probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri
6 days, 5 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 …

Rohit Sharma has played his last Test in Melbourne, India will move on: Gavaskar
6 days, 7 hours 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 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain
Top News
6 days, 7 hours ago

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma isn’t a part of the Indian playing XI for the New Year’s Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The decision came after Rohit Sharma's disastrous campaign in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he has scored only 31 runs from three matches. #BGT2024 pic.twitter.com/Cu6hr0ve4V — Nitin K Srivastav January 2, 2025 Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Full …

Sharma’s karma as India crumbles after skipper dropped for 5th test against Australia
6 days, 8 hours ago

Sharma’s karma as India crumbles after skipper dropped for 5th test against Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Despite the absence of struggling captain Rohit Sharma, India’s batting order again crumbled as it was bowled out for 185 on the first day of the fifth and final test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Sharma was replaced as skipper by Jasprit Bumrah, whose decision to bat first on a green-tinged SCG pitch backfired …

'Sorry Kohli, we want Bumrah':Fans divided after reports say Virat Kohli will replace Rohit Sharma as Team India captain
6 days, 20 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 …

India coach coy on picking struggling captain Rohit Sharma for final Australia Test
6 days, 21 hours ago

India coach coy on picking struggling captain Rohit Sharma for final Australia Test

The Independent  

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Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3
6 days, 21 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

India is all set to be captained by Jasprit Bumrah in the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Friday after skipper Rohit Sharma decided to give himself a rest. Rohit Sharma could well have played his last Test match A day after the news of unrest in the Indian dressing room emerged, Rohit briefly …

'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 …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

Who could be the eager 'interim Indian captain' saying 'juniors aren't ready'? All hints point towards a familiar face
1 week ago

Who could be the eager 'interim Indian captain' saying 'juniors aren't ready'? All hints point towards a familiar face

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of India’s poor run in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, it seems cracks have appeared within the Indian dressing room. India's Rohit Sharma talks to his teammates before play on day five of the fourth Test against Australia It was reported by the Indian Express that the senior member has portrayed himself as the ‘Mr Fix-It’ to the …

Ravi Shastri bats for promotion-relegation Test system after Boxing Day blockbuster in Melbourne
1 week, 1 day ago

Ravi Shastri bats for promotion-relegation Test system after Boxing Day blockbuster in Melbourne

The Hindu  

Former India coach Ravi Shastri advocated a two-tier structure in Tests with relegation and promotion to ensure the survival of the longest format of the game. His comments follow the blockbuster fourth Test between India and Australia that drew a record 373,691 spectators to the Melbourne Cricket Ground over five enthralling days. Shastri said that he could not remember “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 …

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test
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1 week, 1 day ago

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

Live Mint  

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 …

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli slips to 24th, Rohit Sharma on 40 after MCG Test
1 week, 1 day 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 …

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

Virat Kohli exit plan: Ex-cricketer urges BCCI to be prepared for transition
1 week, 1 day 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 …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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