4 months, 1 week ago

Cricket legend calls for India's captain to be sacked if he misses match vs Australia for the birth of his child

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has sensationally claimed Rohit Sharma should be stripped of the Indian captaincy ahead of his side's upcoming Test series against Australia. Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has claimed Rohit Sharma should be stripped of India's captaincy ahead of this summer's Test series against Australia It is understood that Sharma will not travel with his team-mates to Australia and will remain at home for the birth of his second child with his partner Ritika Sajdeh India come into the series fresh off the back of a 3-0 defeat by New Zealand and Gavaskar believes the side should not be swapping out captains mid-way through the series in Australia But cricketing legend Gavaskar believes selectors should take the captaincy role off Sharma entirely if he is unable to play in the first match. Gavaskar claimed selectors should tell Sharma that he will only participate as a player in the series if he is not going to be available to lead the squad out in Perth Ex-Aussie T20I captain Aaron Finch has, meanwhile, come out to defend Sharma's position 'The captain has to unite the team. Sharma's wife subsequently saluted former Aussie T20I captain Finch, on Instagram Finch claimed that having a baby was 'such a beautiful moment' and stated Sharma should 'take all the time he needed' It comes as both India and Australia have been working through several top-order selection headaches ahead of the first Test.

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3 days, 8 hours ago

India are not good in Tests, Rohit Sharma should take responsibility: Sourav Ganguly

India Today

Former India cricketer Sourav Ganguly feels that India captain Rohit Sharma should take responsibility of turning things around in Test cricket as the team is not doing well in the format at the moment. Furthermore, Ganguly said that the India captain needs to take responsibility of turning things around in Test cricket. I don't know whether he's going to continue …

Rohit Sharma 'one captain I would want to play under': Punjab Kings star reveals wish days before IPL 2025 opener

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3 days, 17 hours ago

Rohit Sharma 'one captain I would want to play under': Punjab Kings star reveals wish days before IPL 2025 opener

Hindustan Times

India captain Rohit Sharma seems to have brought the winning habit back for the national side in the big competitions, with the team winning the last two ICC titles they competed for on the trot. Moreover, Rohit's status as one of the most succesfull IPL captains is untouched and so it isn't much of a surprise that to hear players …

3 days, 21 hours ago

Sourav Ganguly pulls up Rohit Sharma for India's decline in Tests: 'Don't know if he'll continue. If he's hearing me...'

Hindustan Times

Sourav Ganguly is not at all happy with India's recent decline in Test cricket, saying the team's red-ball form is a concern in the wake of a poor season. Sourav Ganguly wants Rohit Sharma to find ways and arrest India's slide in Test cricket As vocal as Ganguly is about Rohit and his white-ball skills as captain and batter, the …

4 days ago

Rohit Sharma is my dream captain, want to play under him once: Shashank Singh

India Today

Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh has claimed that Rohit Sharma is his dream captain and is hoping that he can play under the Mumbai Indians legend's captaincy atleast once. Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra's YouTube channel, Shashank heaped praise on the legendary MI captain and said he has heard stories from everyone about Rohit. If you ask me one captain I …

6 days, 1 hour ago

What made BCCI back Rohit Sharma as Test captain? Tactical genius at CT 2025, leadership void seals the deal: Report

Hindustan Times

Rohit Sharma is likely to continue as India's Test captain for the upcoming five-match series in England, according to a report from the Indian Express. The Indian captain recently led India to a brilliant win in the Champions Trophy, where India beat New Zealand in the final in Dubai, and it seems Rohit's captaincy has impressed the board, winning its …

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

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6 days, 3 hours ago

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

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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 …

6 days, 8 hours 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 …

1 week ago

Rohit Sharma to play 2027 ODI World Cup? Report reveals how India captain plans to extend his career

Live Mint

Rohit Sharma is not looking to hang up his boots anytime soon as the Indian captain is looking to extend his ODI career till the 2027 World Cup with the help of India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, according to a Cricbuzz report. Reportedly, the Indian captain has chalked out a plan to stay fit and competitive till the 2027 World …

1 week ago

Rohit Sharma could become one of the best ODI captains of all time, says AB de Villiers

The Hindu

Rohit Sharma has no reason to retire, says South Africa batting great AB de Villiers, who believes the India skipper could go down as one of the greatest ODI captains of all time. With that kind of record, not only as captain but also as a batter.”AB de Villiers on Rohit Sharma’s retirement “Compared to other captains, look at Rohit’s …

1 week, 1 day ago

AB de Villiers hails Rohit Sharma’s record: ‘Why would Rohit Sharma retire...will be among best ODI captains’

Live Mint

South African batting great AB de Villiers said on Thursday that Rohit Sharma has no reason to retire. "Compared to other captains, look at Rohit’s win percentage — it’s almost 74 percent, which is substantially more than any other captain of the past," de Villiers said in his YouTube channel. Hailing Rohit Sharma's record as both a batter and captain, …

1 week, 1 day ago

Why would Rohit Sharma retire? AB de Villiers surprised by criticism of captain

India Today

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has said he finds it difficult to understand the criticism of Rohit Sharma, praising his winning percentage as India's captain and his exploits with the bat in one-day internationals. De Villiers questioned why anyone would want Rohit to retire, especially after he played a match-winning knock for India in the high-stakes Champions Trophy …

1 week, 1 day ago

AB de Villiers backs Rohit Sharma to continue playing ODIs, says 'he has no reason to retire'

India TV News

AB de Villiers backs Rohit Sharma to continue playing ODIs, says 'he has no reason to retire' Rohit Sharma's retirement speculations were rife during the final of ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday. Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers feels Rohit Sharma has no reason to retire and believes that the India skipper can go down as one of the …

1 week, 2 days ago

‘We underrate him. He thinks less about…’: Virender Sehwag dissects what makes Rohit Sharma a better captain

Hindustan Times

Former India batter Virender Sehwag lavished praise on Rohit Sharma for his impressive captaincy in ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Under Rohit's leadership, India won back-to-back ICC titles in the last 9 months - a feat achieved by no other Indian captain. Rohit Sharma led India to back-to-back ICC titles in the last 12 months. That’s why Rohit Sharma is a …

Ashwin dismisses Rohit Sharma narrative in 'biggest' verdict: 'His legacy ain't leading IND to back-to-back ICC titles'

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1 week, 2 days ago

Ashwin dismisses Rohit Sharma narrative in 'biggest' verdict: 'His legacy ain't leading IND to back-to-back ICC titles'

Hindustan Times

Veteran India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin heaped massive praise on skipper Rohit Sharma for creating a big legacy as a white-ball batter. Rohit has led the team from the front in the last couple of years, and as a result, India have won two ICC titles - 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy within twelve months. Rohit Sharma led …

1 week, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma 'not getting younger by day', ex-India star feels 'two years very long time' for WC 2027

India TV News

Rohit Sharma 'not getting younger by day', ex-India star feels 'two years very long time' for WC 2027 Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he is not retiring from ODIs and has kept all his options open after leading India to the Champions Trophy 2025 title. Meanwhile, a former India player has given his views on whether Rohit can last till …

1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma opens on future plans for ODI World Cup 2027 after Champions Trophy 2025 victory

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Rohit Sharma opens on future plans for ODI World Cup 2027 after Champions Trophy 2025 victory Rohit Sharma added a second silverware to his trophy cabinet as captain after leading the Indian team to its third Champions Trophy title. Rohit has opened up about his plans for the future and whether he is eyeing a shot at the ODI World …

1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma ’keeps options open’ for playing World Cup 2027: Here’s what he said

Live Mint

Indian Cricket Team captain Rohit Sharma has spoken about playing for the team during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027 amid rumours of retirement. I want to see how well I'm playing - Right now, I'm playing really, really well, and I'm enjoying everything I'm doing with this team, and the team is enjoying my company as well, …

1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma must aim to match MS Dhoni's biggest captaincy record as he refuses to retire from ODI cricket

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Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he is not retiring from ODI cricket yet, keeping the door open for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. With two ICC titles as captain under his belt, Rohit aims to match former India skipper MS Dhoni’s historic record of winning three ICC trophies. Dhoni remains the only captain in cricket history to have won three …

1 week, 3 days ago

No one can tell Rohit, Virat to retire, they should play till 2027 World Cup: Yograj Singh

India Today

Former India cricketer Yograj Singh was glad that Rohit Sharma confirmed that he was not going to retire from the ODI format. Speaking to ANI, Yograj said that both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should focus on the 2027 ODI World Cup and spend their energies on how to win that tournament. India has had a tremendous run under Rohit …

1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli show there is more than one way to answer retirement calls

India Today

“Koi future plan ni hai. This was Rohit Sharma's formal way of squashing all the retirement rumours around him after lifting the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, March9. While many came to their defence, Rohit and Kohli decided it was best to answer things on the field. Many felt Rohit should hold back on his aggression a bit, especially in …

1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma breaks silence on 2027 ODI World Cup plans after Champions Trophy triumph: 'Realistically...'

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Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has addressed his future in international cricket after India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 win. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has addressed the burning question surrounding his future in international cricket after his team’s historic win at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday. Rohit on 2027 ODI World Cup participation The 37-year-old opening batter did not commit …

1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On Retirement Rumours After India’s Champions Trophy Win — WATCH

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Rohit Sharma led Team India to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory on March 9 as the Men in Blue defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai. India's ICC title win marked their second in just a year, with Rohit Sharma also having led the team to the T20 World Cup triumph in 2024. Just to …

1 week, 4 days ago

‘Never doubt Rohit Sharma’: Netizens laud Indian captain after winning Champions Trophy 2025

Live Mint

Rohit Sharma led India won second straight ICC event on Sunday as they defeated New Zealand in the finals of Champions Trophy 2025 to win the match. After the win, netizens were all praises for Indian captain Rohit Sharma going to the extent of calling him a ‘true gem’ and cheering when he decided to not retire after final clash. …

Rohit Sharma's X-rated message to critics: Virat Kohli and I are not retiring

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1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma's X-rated message to critics: Virat Kohli and I are not retiring

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma had an X-rated message for his and Virat Kohli's critics as he stated that both men won't be retiring anytime soon after India's Champions Trophy win on Sunday, March 9. Rohit and Kohli played crucial roles in India's Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai with the Indian skipper scoring a fluent 76. Champions Trophy Final: Scorecard | …

1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma returns back to India after Champions Trophy 2025 triumph

India TV News

Rohit Sharma returns back to India after Champions Trophy 2025 triumph Star India skipper Rohit Sharma has made his return from Dubai after winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and the skipper is set to represent MI in the upcoming edition of the IPL. The triumphant Indian team have made their return from Dubai after winning the ICC Champions Trophy …

Rohit Sharma dismisses retirement talk after leading India to Champions Trophy triumph: 'Please don't spread rumours'

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1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma dismisses retirement talk after leading India to Champions Trophy triumph: 'Please don't spread rumours'

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There were speculations that Rohit Sharma, who led India to a second ICC title in as many years, could call time on his 50-over career after helping the Men in Blue win the 2025 Champions Trophy. India captain Rohit Sharma poses with the winner's trophy after helping India win the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy with a four-wicket victory over New …

1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma ends speculation over ODI retirement rumours after India wins Champions Trophy 2025 title

The Hindu

Rohit Sharma reserved his best for the last on and off the field. The skipper guided the Men in Blue to a record third ICC Champions Trophy title by top-scoring in the final. RELATED: Rohit Sharma says coaches backed him to adapt aggressive approach in PowerPlay “In this tournament, we have seen that from the first match till now, all …

1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma breaks silence on retirement talks: ‘Jo ho raha hain, woh chalta jayega’

Live Mint

ICC Champions Trophy: Team India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday broke the silence on retirement talks and said that whatever is happening will keep continuing. Jo ho raha hain, woh chalta jayega,” said Rohit Sharma on his retirement speculations. Bowling first after Rohit lost his 12th straight toss, India's spinners restricted New Zealand to 251 for seven in the allotted …

1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma for 2027 World Cup? Why the visionary and his vision must live on

India Today

"I honestly don't really think about whether I need to take more risks or I need to take less risk. These were the words of Shubman Gill, India's vice-captain and Rohit Sharma's opening partner, ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 final. Champions Trophy final: Predicted XIs It is Rohit Sharma's all-or-nothing approach that has allowed the rest of the batting …

1 week, 5 days ago

I am not retiring from ODIs: Rohit Sharma puts rumours to bed after Champions Trophy

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma gave a priceless answer on his retirement rumours following India’s win in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand on Sunday, March 9 in Dubai. India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final to clinch their third Champions Trophy title. Champions Trophy Final: Scorecard | Highlights Furthermore, Rohit praised the entire team …

1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma emulates Dhoni, surpasses Kapil, Ganguly with Champions Trophy win

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma etched his name in the record books as he led India to triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, March 9 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Following India’s triumph, Rohit became only the second captain from his country to win two ICC trophies. India win consecutive ICC trophies for first time Following his dismissal …

1 week, 5 days ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma's hilarious reaction after losing 12th straight toss

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma had a hilarious reaction after losing the toss in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand on Sunday, march 9. This was the 12th consecutive toss Rohit had lost in ODIs, making him tie the unwanted record with former West Indies captain Brian Lara. IND vs NZ Final: Scorecard | Live score updates …

1 week, 5 days ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma gets angry at Shubman Gill for joining team huddle late

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma was seen shouting angrily at Shubman Gill after the star batter was late to join the team huddle during the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, March 9 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. India were asked to bowl first by New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner as India skipper Rohit Sharma lost his …

1 week, 5 days ago

Shubman Gill vs Hardik Pandya: Who could be India’s next ODI captain if Rohit Sharma retires after CT 2025 Final?

Live Mint

Indian captain Rohit Sharma is in last phase of his cricketing career after already calling its quits in the T20 format and his Test captaincy in doubt after the debacle in Australia and home series against New Zealand. From here on, though the road could be tough for Rohit with a new report suggesting that the Indian captain may retire …

1 week, 6 days ago

India veteran questions Congress leader for controversial comments on Rohit Sharma

Deccan Chronicle

India former cricketer and analyst Akash Chopra expressed disappointment over Congress leader Shama Mohamed's recent controversial statements on Rohit Sharma. Only one thing hurt me a lot and that was - 'the most unimpressive captain for India' or whatever" "How do you define whether someone is a good or an impressive captain or not?" Chopra took the instance of former …

1 week, 6 days ago

Will Kohli and Rohit retire from ODIs after Champions Trophy Final? Aakash Chopra reacts

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Former cricketer Aakash Chopra weighed in on speculations about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ODI future after the Champions Trophy final. Image: Reuters Social media has been abuzz with rumours that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could bid goodbye to ODI cricket after the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand on Sunday in Dubai. Aakash Chopra reacts on Kohli, …

1 week, 6 days ago

Ajit Agarkar to discuss Rohit Sharma's future after Champions Trophy final

India Today

After serving Indian cricket for long, not just with his tremendous batting skills but also as a leader of the pack, skipper Rohit Sharma is likely to take a call on his ODI future after the conclusion of Champions Trophy, irrespective of the outcome. Will he or won't he is the question but an interesting aspect of Rohit continuing in …

1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma to retire after Champions Trophy final? Here's what Shubman Gill said

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma has not discussed his retirement plan with the Indian team, said vice-captain Shubman Gill a day before the Champions Trophy final. Champions Trophy 2025 | Shubman Gill Press Conference: Updates With criticism about his fitness levels and returns with the bat, many had argued that the Champions Trophy could be the final chance given to the …

1 week, 6 days ago

New Captain Incoming? Rohit Sharma's Fate After Champions Trophy Final

ABP News

Rohit Sharma has already made history by leading Team India to the Champions Trophy 2025 final, becoming the only captain to guide his team to the title match of every ICC event. Reports suggest that the outcome of Sunday's IND vs NZ CT 2025 final could play a key role in determining his future as India's ODI captain. A senior …

2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma is a hardworking guy, easy to point finger at anyone: Harbhajan Singh

India Today

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has extended support to India captain Rohit Sharma following distasteful remarks on his fitness by Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed. Harbhajan also shared his views on the controversy and said that it’s easy for people to point a finger at someone, but people need to understand the pressure of playing for one’s country. Rohit Sharma must …

2 weeks ago

Rohit has shown himself to be a true leader of men

The Hindu

Rahul’s gigantic six off Glenn Maxwell on Tuesday night was significant for more reasons than one. Less than three years after taking over as India’s all-format captain, from Virat Kohli, Rohit has become the first skipper to take his side to the final of all four ICC tournaments — the World Test Championship, the 50-over World Cup, the T20 World …

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma becomes first-ever captain to achieve massive record, even Dhoni or Kohli couldn't do it

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma has led India to yet another ICC final as they defeated Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final by 4 wickets. With India’s latest triumph over Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final, Rohit has now taken the Men in Blue to the summit clash of the World Test Championship, ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, and the …

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Should Rohit Sharma curb his aggression vs Australia? Manjrekar, Kumble weigh in

India Today

Former batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that Rohit Sharma should look to go deep in the innings when India face Australia in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday, March 4 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Manjrekar reckoned that Rohit should stay long enough in the middle to unleash his strokes against …

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma must win toss vs Australia: Aakash Chopra on India's semi-final

India Today

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has emphasised the importance of winning the toss in India’s Champions Trophy semi-final clash against Australia. While India remain unbeaten in the tournament, Rohit Sharma’s toss record has been a major talking point. |India vs Australia, Champions Trophy semi-final Updates| Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table “We haven’t won a single toss so far. …

2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Rohit Sharma should not be in the team’: After Shama Mohamed, TMC’s Saugata Roy questions Indian skipper’s place

Live Mint

ICC Champions Trophy: Amid a disappointing performance in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is facing criticism not only from cricket fans but also from politicians. After Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's remarks, Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy also questioned Rohit’s leadership, further intensifying the debate over his captaincy. ICC Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma Should not be …

2 weeks, 3 days ago

View: Rohit Sharma does not fit the 'ideal' athlete image, but so what?

Hindustan Times

That’s what they call it, right? India captain Rohit Sharma walks off after his dismissal against New Zealand Shama Mohamed, the Congress party’s national spokesperson, stirred the proverbial hornet’s nest when she called Rohit Sharma ‘fat’, among other things, in a since deleted post on X. Does Rohit Sharma, India’s Test and One-Day International captain, the man who steered the …

2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Shouldn’t be in team': TMC MP Saugata Roy on Rohit Sharma amid Cong leader's ‘fat’ jibe

Hindustan Times

Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy on Monday backed Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's ‘fat’ remark on Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma in an X post, which she later deleted following backlash. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma reacts during the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and New Zealand, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai. Cong asked Shama Mohamed to delete …

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Harbhajan Singh on Rohit Sharma fitness row: People with zero knowledge give sermons

India Today

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has come out in support of India captain Rohit Sharma following a derogatory comment directed at him by Congress National spokesperson Shama Mohamed. Harbhajan Singh also called the entire controversy ‘unfortunate’ given the immense contributions of Rohit Sharma to Indian cricket. The former spinner also mentioned that even cricketers have emotions and sentiments, and it …

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma shoos away Dinesh Karthik for toss curse during IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash

Live Mint

Rohit Sharma hilariously jokingly shooed away former teammate Dinesh Karthik after the India captain lost his 10th consecutive coin toss just before their final group game against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday in Dubai. In a hilarious video that went viral, Rohit Sharma was caught shooing away Dinesh Karthik using hand gestures while New Zealand's …

'Tell me, who's better than him at the moment?' Rohit Sharma 'PR stunt' theory burned in 'extreme' message to Agarkar

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Tell me, who's better than him at the moment?' Rohit Sharma 'PR stunt' theory burned in 'extreme' message to Agarkar

Hindustan Times

India captain Rohit Sharma may have silenced his critics over his form with a stunning century in the ODI series at home against England last month, but the sword still hangs over his future in Test cricket. Although the selectors do have time to take that big call, with India's next Test assignment being in June with the tour of …

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