Rohit and Rahul pulverise Afghanistan
3 years, 2 months ago

Rohit and Rahul pulverise Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli lost the toss for the third straight time and India was asked to bat first yet again. Mohammed Shami finished with three for 32 while R. Ashwin, playing in India blue colours after four years, spun a web around the Afghan batters to return excellent figures of 4-0-14-2. In contrast to their approach in the first two games, Rohit and Rahul went after the Afghanistan bowlers right from the word go. Rahul b Naib 69, Rohit Sharma c Nabi b Janat 74, Rishabh Pant 27, Hardik Pandya 35 ; Extras : 5; Total : 210. AFGHANISTAN Hazratullah Zazai c Shardul b Bumrah 13, Mohammad Shahzad c Ashwin b Shami 0, Rahmanullah Gurbaz c Hardik b Jadeja 19, Gulbadin Naib lbw b Ashwin 18, Najibullah Zadran b Ashwin 11, Mohammad Nabi c Jadeja b Shami 35, Karim Janat 42, Rashid Khan c Hardik b Shami 0, Sharafuddin Ashraf 2 ; Extras : 4; Total : 144.

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Four specialist pacers - the missing weapon in India arsenal on away tours
1 day, 18 hours ago

Four specialist pacers - the missing weapon in India arsenal on away tours

The Hindu  

Jasprit Bumrah, sidelined by back spasms, watched from the bench as India struggled to defend a 162-run target in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. In Dravid’s last away Test assignment to South Africa in 2023-24, India played Bumrah, Siraj, Prasidh, Shardul Thakur, and R. Ashwin in the first Test; Mukesh Kumar and Ravindra Jadeja replaced Shardul and …

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form
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3 days, 4 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 …

Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'
3 days, 4 hours ago

Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia cricketer Kerry O’Keeffe identified the most crucial factor behind the home team's ability to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years with a 3-1 series win against India. India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts with teammates during the trophy ceremony after the fifth cricket Test match between Australia and India Before the start of the series in Perth in November …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
3 days, 22 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 …

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mumbai finishes group stage with five-wicket win against Saurashtra
3 days, 23 hours ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mumbai finishes group stage with five-wicket win against Saurashtra

The Hindu  

Ayush Mhatre’s youthful flamboyance helped Mumbai round out its Vijay Hazare Trophy group stage journey with a five-wicket win over Saurashtra on Sunday. The 17-year-old played a stroke-filled innings, showering boundaries to all parts of the ground against pace and spin alike, helping his team canter to the 290-run target with four overs to spare. Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat was …

IND vs AUS, BGT 2024-25: 5 takeaways from India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss after 10 years
4 days, 5 hours ago

IND vs AUS, BGT 2024-25: 5 takeaways from India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss after 10 years

Live Mint  

An out-of-sorts batting order and over reliance on Jasprit Bumrah led India's downfall at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia as the visitors lost 1-3 in the five-match series to lose the title after 10 years. Despite missing regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the first Test in Perth, India started with a bang, winning the game by 295 runs. 5 …

India out of WTC final as Australia win series 3-1 to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years
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4 days, 7 hours ago

India out of WTC final as Australia win series 3-1 to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years

Hindustan Times  

Team India will miss out on a place in the World Test Championship final for the first time since the tournament's inception, as the side faced a 6-wicket defeat to Australia in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Sunday. The loss meant Australia win the series after 10 years, claiming a 3-1 victory to secure their …

Babar Azam-Shan Masood's historic partnership keeps Pakistan afloat vs South Africa
4 days, 11 hours ago

Babar Azam-Shan Masood's historic partnership keeps Pakistan afloat vs South Africa

India Today  

Pakistan staged a commendable fightback against South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of a record-breaking opening partnership between skipper Shan Masood and Babar Azam. Earlier in the day, Pakistan resumed their first innings at 64/3, trailing South Africa by a massive 357 runs. SA vs PAK Day 3 updates Babar-Masood lead Pakistan's fightback ⚪️ðŸŸâ We conclude Day 3 …

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test: Rahmat Shah’s century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan on Day 3
4 days, 18 hours ago

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test: Rahmat Shah’s century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan on Day 3

The Hindu  

Rahmat Shah struck 139 in Bulawayo on Saturday to revive Afghanistan’s hopes of winning a series-deciding second Test against Zimbabwe before rain stopped play late on day three. Much hinged on Shah, a double centurion in the drawn first Test, and he proved equal to the task as Afghanistan reached 291-7 by the close of play for a 205-run lead. …

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia
5 days, 9 hours ago

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Rishabh Pant’s blistering counterattack capped a chaotic second day of the fifth and final test between Australia and India where 15 wickets fell on Saturday and the star bowler of the series left the Sydney Cricket Ground with an ambulance escort. “There’s gonna be plenty of cricket, so we’ll see what happens.” Australia was bowled out for 181, …

'Not retiring or stepping away': Rohit Sharma clears air over decision to sit out of Sydney Test
5 days, 11 hours ago

'Not retiring or stepping away': Rohit Sharma clears air over decision to sit out of Sydney Test

India TV News  

"None of the three! I stood down," - Rohit Sharma, India's regular captain coined a fourth term on Star Sports following his exclusion from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. The intrigue and mystery around Rohit's ouster overstayed its welcome as even Ravi Shastri too quietly played down the absence of Indian captain on Friday, January 3 …

Rahmat Shah's 139 leads Afghanistan's recovery vs Zimbabwe in 2nd Test
5 days, 11 hours ago

Rahmat Shah's 139 leads Afghanistan's recovery vs Zimbabwe in 2nd Test

India Today  

Afghanistan staged a remarkable recovery on Day 3 of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Harare, thanks to a gritty 139 from Rahmat Shah and a resilient unbeaten 64 by debutant Ismat Alam. The duo’s partnership of 132 for the seventh wicket steered Afghanistan into a position of strength, with the visitors effectively 205 for 7 before rain forced an …

We've probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri
6 days, 8 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 sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership
6 days, 9 hours ago

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday "opted to rest" himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia after a string of underwhelming performances, marking a rather dramatic start to the series finale. The year 2024 turned out to be the least productive year for Rohit in Test cricket as he collected 619 runs in 26 innings across 14 …

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia
6 days, 11 hours ago

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia

Al Jazeera  

Australia gain the early advantage in Sydney in the World Test Championship deciding fifth Test against India. India dropped skipper Rohit Sharma but their batting woes continued as they were dismissed for 185 on the opening day of the crucial fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Boland precipitated the end of India’s laboured innings early in the final …

Sikandar Raza, Ervine and Williams keep Zimbabwe ahead on Day 2 vs Afghanistan
6 days, 11 hours ago

Sikandar Raza, Ervine and Williams keep Zimbabwe ahead on Day 2 vs Afghanistan

India Today  

Zimbabwe edged ahead on a thrilling second day of the Test match against Afghanistan in Bulawayo, with the help of valuable contributions from Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine, and Sean Williams. Afghanistan finish on 46/3, trailing by 40 runs#ZIMvAFG #VisitZimbabwe 📝https://t.co/HdHfDCXyud pic.twitter.com/Q1BW9u2Irt — Zimbabwe Cricket January 3, 2025 Sean Williams, despite nursing a back injury, contributed a gritty 49, adding crucial …

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership
6 days, 11 hours ago

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday "opted to rest" himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia after a string of underwhelming performances, marking a rather dramatic start to the series finale. Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership His deputy Jasprit Bumrah took over the leadership role, something that he had …

Raza, Nyamhuri share spoils as Afghanistan all out for 157
6 days, 17 hours ago

Raza, Nyamhuri share spoils as Afghanistan all out for 157

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Sikandar Raza and teenager Newman Nyamhuri took three wickets each as Zimbabwe bowled out Afghanistan for 157 on Thursday on the first day of the second Test in Bulawayo. Raza, Nyamhuri share spoils as Afghanistan all out for 157 Zimbabwe were 6-0 in reply at stumps after the start of play was delayed four hours due to a wet …

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 …

Split Wide Open: Gambhir, Rohit ignore each other on Sydney Test eve
1 week ago

Split Wide Open: Gambhir, Rohit ignore each other on Sydney Test eve

India Today  

It was around half past one when Gautam Gambhir walked towards the centre strip at the Sydney Cricket Ground with Jasprit Bumrah in tow. A few minutes later, Rohit Sharma also joined the duo in the middle but there was hardly any communication between the head coach and the designated captain. Rohit Sharma is no longer in coach Gautam Gambhir’s …

Rash batting sinks India in the Melbourne classic
1 week, 2 days ago

Rash batting sinks India in the Melbourne classic

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne: For two sessions, in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Day 5 of the Boxing Day Test, all of India held its collective breath as the team displayed a sense of balance that had gone missing from its bravado-filled approach in recent times. India’s Virat Kohli is caught by Usman Khawaja in the slips …

'I saw Rohit Sharma get emotional; he is tired': India captain's 'unusual' body language suggests retirement is near
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1 week, 2 days 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 …

Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs
1 week, 3 days 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 …

Rohit Sharma wastes patient start on Day 5 as poor Test run in Australia continues
1 week, 3 days ago

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 …

'Mentally it's disturbing': Rohit Sharma on his flop show as captain and batter after Boxing Day Test defeat
1 week, 3 days 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 …

Rohit Sharma equals Sachin Tendulkar's all-time India record after Melbourne Test loss
1 week, 3 days 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 …

Pakistan tour of South Africa: South Africa vs Pakistan first Test at Centurion. South Africa booked their WTC final spot after a thrilling win on day 4
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1 week, 3 days ago

Pakistan tour of South Africa: South Africa vs Pakistan first Test at Centurion. South Africa booked their WTC final spot after a thrilling win on day 4

The Hindu  

Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen turned batting heroes on Sunday as South Africa edged Pakistan by two wickets to win a thrilling first test at Centurion and book themselves a place in next year’s World Test Championship final. Rabada scored 31 and Jansen 16 in an unbeaten partnership of 51 off 50 balls to see South Africa over …

Cricket-Abbas wreaks havoc as Pakistan look to upset South Africa
1 week, 4 days ago

Cricket-Abbas wreaks havoc as Pakistan look to upset South Africa

Hindustan Times  

Dec 29 - South Africa were 32 runs shy of winning the first test while Pakistan needed only two wickets for success as the contest headed to a thrilling finish on the fourth day at Centurion on Sunday. Cricket-Abbas wreaks havoc as Pakistan look to upset South Africa Mohammad Abbas bowled Pakistan to the brink of an extraordinary win as …

'If I was selector, I'd say 'Rohit Sharma thank you for your service...': Mark Waugh's SCG ultimatum with Bumrah remark
1 week, 4 days ago

'If I was selector, I'd say 'Rohit Sharma thank you for your service...': Mark Waugh's SCG ultimatum with Bumrah remark

Hindustan Times  

Australia cricket great Mark Waugh sent out an ultimatum to India captain Rohit Sharma saying that he has only one innings to save his career. India's Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah Since September, Rohit scored 155 runs in 14 innings sat just 11.07, comprising a solitary half-century score. And, should he fail, Waugh said that he would drop Rohit from …

KL Rahul should open, Rohit Sharma at No.3 for Day 5 in MCG Test: Sanjay Manjrekar
1 week, 4 days ago

KL Rahul should open, Rohit Sharma at No.3 for Day 5 in MCG Test: Sanjay Manjrekar

India Today  

Sanjay Manjrekar said that India should contemplate sending back KL Rahul to open the batting as the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is set for a thrilling finish. Manjrekar said that Rohit Sharma should drop to No.3 with all four results possible in the MCG Test. Manjrekar also reckoned that the Australians are …

SA vs PAK 1st Test: South Africa stumbles in pursuit of tricky 148-run target against Pakistan on Day 3
1 week, 4 days ago

SA vs PAK 1st Test: South Africa stumbles in pursuit of tricky 148-run target against Pakistan on Day 3

The Hindu  

South Africa’s top-order stumbled against Pakistan’s pace attack as the first Test headed towards an exciting finish after Marco Jansen’s six-wicket haul had set the home team a tricky 148-run target on Saturday. South Africa, needing a win in one of the two matches against Pakistan to seal its place in next June’s World Test Championship final, wobbled to 27 …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Arshdeep, Prabhsimran set up Punjab’s dominant win against Mumbai
1 week, 5 days ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Arshdeep, Prabhsimran set up Punjab’s dominant win against Mumbai

The Hindu  

A five-wicket haul from Arshdeep Singh and an attacking unbeaten hundred from opener Prabhsimran Singh helped Punjab earn a facile win over Mumbai in a Group C Vijay Hazare Trophy encounter in Ahmedabad. Chasing a modest 249-run target, Prabhsimran and skipper Abhishek Sharma made full use of the flat wicket at the ADSA Railway Stadium to give Punjab the perfect …

Rohit Sharma's ‘career coming to an end’, Mark Waugh certain India captain approaching retirement unless...
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma's ‘career coming to an end’, Mark Waugh certain India captain approaching retirement unless...

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma is going through a lean patch and runs have been hard to come by for the 37-year-old. India captain Rohit Sharma walks off the field after getting dismissed during Day 2 of the fourth Test against Australia. When Shastri made his remark, former Australia batter Mark Waugh opined that if Rohit is unable to score runs …

PAK vs SA: Shakeel, Pakistan pacers shine as 1st Test set for thrilling finish
Top News
1 week, 5 days ago

PAK vs SA: Shakeel, Pakistan pacers shine as 1st Test set for thrilling finish

India Today  

Rain, runs, and riveting cricket defined an action-packed third day at SuperSport Park, leaving the Centurion Test finely poised. A low target of 148, combined with Pakistan's spirited bowling, set up a thrilling finale, with South Africa needing 121 runs and Pakistan requiring seven wickets. SA vs PAK 1st Test: Updates Match stays evenly poised Day 3 | Stumps ðŸŸâ⚪️ …

Rahmat Shah's record 231* leads Afghanistan's fightback after ZIM's record total
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1 week, 5 days ago

Rahmat Shah's record 231* leads Afghanistan's fightback after ZIM's record total

India Today  

Afghanistan ended Day 3 of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo in a commanding position, reaching 425/2 at the close of play. This was due to a superb, unbeaten 361-run partnership between Rahmat Shah, who stayed unbeaten at 231*, and Hashmatullah Shahidi, who scored 141*, as Afghanistan fought back from a significant first-innings deficit. Rahmat …

South Africa’s Marco Jansen sparks flurry of wickets to hit Pakistan hopes
1 week, 5 days ago

South Africa’s Marco Jansen sparks flurry of wickets to hit Pakistan hopes

The Independent  

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SA vs PAK 1st Test: Bosch's assault followed by Rabada, Jansen's blitz puts visitors under pressure
1 week, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK 1st Test: Bosch's assault followed by Rabada, Jansen's blitz puts visitors under pressure

Hindustan Times  

Centurion, : With dejected expressions, Pakistan walked off the SuperSport Park field after losing three wickets on Day 2 of the opening Test against South Africa on Friday. SA vs PAK 1st Test: Bosch's assault followed by Rabada, Jansen's blitz puts visitors under pressure As bad light brought the day's play to an early close, Pakistan's scoreboard read 88/3, trailing …

Cricket-S.Africa hold upper hand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets
1 week, 5 days ago

Cricket-S.Africa hold upper hand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets

Hindustan Times  

PRETORIA -Pakistan trailed by only two runs as they reached 88-3 in their second innings when bad light brought a premature end to day two of the first test against South Africa at Centurion on Friday, leaving the hosts holding the upper hand. Cricket-S.Africa hold upper hand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets Marco Jansen took 2-17, with Babar …

Rohit Sharma under fire after India’s struggles in Melbourne; ex-BCCI selector says ‘Captain has a direct impact’
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma under fire after India’s struggles in Melbourne; ex-BCCI selector says ‘Captain has a direct impact’

Live Mint  

Captain Rohit Sharma has had a poor run with the bat in the Border Gavaskar Trophy and the veteran opener hasn't lived up to his name in the tournament so far. Former India chief selector MSK Prasad, commentating on the Melbourne Test, questioned Rohit's 'oridnary' run with the bat and his captaincy tactics. MSK Prasad rips into Rohit Sharma: Speaking …

IND vs AUS: Ricky Ponting rips apart ‘lazy’ Rohit Sharma, questions India captain’s ’commitment’ after cheap dismissal
1 week, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS: Ricky Ponting rips apart ‘lazy’ Rohit Sharma, questions India captain’s ’commitment’ after cheap dismissal

Live Mint  

Former Australian captain questioned Rohit Sharma's commitment after the Indian captain's woeful run with the bat continued on Friday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday on Day 2 of the fourth Test. After missing the first Test due to the birth of his second child, Rohit left his opening slot to KL Rahul, who has been in top form …

Watch: Nathan Lyon sledges KL Rahul after batter drops to No.3 for Rohit Sharma
1 week, 6 days ago

Watch: Nathan Lyon sledges KL Rahul after batter drops to No.3 for Rohit Sharma

India Today  

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon sledged India batter KL Rahul during Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne. KL Rahul, who has done well as an opener in the tour of Australia, shifted one place down to make way for India captain Rohit Sharma. Rohit, who was batting at No.6, to accommodate Rahul in the opening spot decided …

3 wickets for 11: How 30 minutes of madness spoilt Virat-Yashasvi's hard-work on Day 2
1 week, 6 days ago

3 wickets for 11: How 30 minutes of madness spoilt Virat-Yashasvi's hard-work on Day 2

India Today  

India's late batting collapse in the final session undid all the hard work put in by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli to hand Australia the advantage on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test. At one stage, India were cruising at 153 for 2, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli adding a solid 102 runs for the third wicket. India …

Rohit Sharma disturbed the openers in Melbourne: Manjrekar on India batting order
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma disturbed the openers in Melbourne: Manjrekar on India batting order

India Today  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has criticized India skipper Rohit Sharma’s decision to open the batting in the ongoing Melbourne Test against Australia, arguing that it disrupted the established batting order and negatively impacted the team’s performance. Manjrekar pointed out that Rohit’s decision to promote himself to the opening slot disturbed the chemistry of the in-form duo, KL Rahul and …

Rohit Sharma's Test career nearing its end? Mark Waugh fears so after MCG flopshow
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma's Test career nearing its end? Mark Waugh fears so after MCG flopshow

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Mark Waugh feels India skipper Rohit Sharma’s Test career is nearing its end after another poor outing in the fourth Test of the ongoing series against Australia. IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Day 2 Highlights | Full Scorecard “Unless Rohit Sharma can do something in the last three innings, I think his career could certainly be coming …

Rohit Sharma, please retire: Fans hurt after India captain fails in MCG Test
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma, please retire: Fans hurt after India captain fails in MCG Test

India Today  

A section of fans vented their frustration after India captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed for another low score, this time in the first innings of the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. AUS vs IND, 4th Test Day 2 Updates The India captain has managed only 22 runs in four innings so far in the series, with scores of 3, …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Bowlers bring Pakistan back into contest on opening day
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1 week, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Bowlers bring Pakistan back into contest on opening day

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s bowlers hit back after the tourist was bowled out for 211 on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Thursday. Dane Paterson and debutant Corbin Bosch did most of the damage for South Africa after Pakistan was ent in to bat on a well-grassed pitch. Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed said in a …

Abhishek Nayar confirms Rohit set to open in Boxing Day Test, reveals thinking behind dropping Shubman Gill – India TV
2 weeks ago

Abhishek Nayar confirms Rohit set to open in Boxing Day Test, reveals thinking behind dropping Shubman Gill – India TV

India TV News  

India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar spoke about the changes made by the tourists for the fourth Test at the MCG against Australia in detail while explaining the management's perspective as to why Shubman Gill was left out. We felt Washi could give us the solidarity with Jaddu specially the way Travis Head and Alex Carey were getting runs lower down," …

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma will return to opening in MCG Test, confirms Abhishek Nayar
2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma will return to opening in MCG Test, confirms Abhishek Nayar

India Today  

Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has confirmed that Rohit Sharma will open the innings for India in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Nayar confirmed the same in the press conference after the first day’s play of the Boxing Day Test. Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 1 Updates After missing the Perth …

Rahul — the perennial giver primed to be the guiding light of India’s GenNext
2 weeks ago

Rahul — the perennial giver primed to be the guiding light of India’s GenNext

The Hindu  

It was at the hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground that, exactly 10 years back, K.L. Rahul made his Test debut as a fresh-faced 22-year-old, full of ability and promise, in what turned out to be Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s last outing in the five-day game. 6 Scores of 16, 22 not out, 68, 0 and 12, coupled with Sarfaraz’s 150 in the …

Former India cricketer unhappy with reports of Rohit opening in place of KL Rahul
2 weeks ago

Former India cricketer unhappy with reports of Rohit opening in place of KL Rahul

India Today  

Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh is unhappy with the reports of Rohit Sharma opening in place of KL Rahul in the upcoming fourth Test against Australia. While the India skipper hasn’t made his batting position known yet, several reports claim that he could well be opening the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal pushing KL Rahul to number 3. Dodda Ganesh X …

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