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Former Sri Lankan skipper feels his 1996 World Cup-winning team could have defeated Rohit Sharma's men in three days

Feb 11, 2025, at 02:00 pm

Sri Lankan cricket legend and world-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga has said his 1996 squad could have defeated Rohit Sharma's Test team in a Test match on Indian soil in just three days.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana debut for India in first ODI against England, Virat Kohli misses out due to 'sore knee'

Feb 06, 2025, at 01:33 pm

Nagpur/IBNS: India's young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and pace bowler Harshit Rana made their debut in One Day Internationals [ODIs] for India in the first match against England in Nagpur on Thursday.

Rohit Sharma's Ranji Trophy return sees an extension of his poor form

Jan 23, 2025, at 12:45 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: India captain Rohit Sharma's much-talked-about return to domestic cricket met with utter disappointment as the star batter lasted for only 19 balls in a Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Jammu and Kashmir.

Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami included to India's Champions Trophy squad, Rohit Sharma named captain

Jan 18, 2025, at 06:02 pm

The Indian selectors on Saturday named Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami were named in the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy which will be played in Dubai and Pakistan next month.

Rohit Sharma to continue as skipper, tells BCCI to search for his replacement: Reports

Jan 13, 2025, at 04:10 pm

Rohit Sharma, who did not feature in the fifth match of the Border-Gavaskar series amid his poor show with the bat against Australia, has expressed his desire to lead the Indian team for a short while and asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to search for his replacement.

People forget what Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli achieved in the past: Yuvraj Singh on duo receiving flak over flop show in BGT

Jan 07, 2025, at 03:03 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Former Indian cricket icon Yuvraj Singh has backed skipper Rohit Sharma and his predecessor Virat Kohli, who have been slammed for poor form in the backdrop of the national team's drubbing against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-2025.

Rohit Sharma confirms he is not retiring amid speculations after skipping Sydney Test

Jan 04, 2025, at 09:22 am

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma finally broke his silence on skipping the ongoing Sydney Test against Australia when he said it should not be considered a retirement decision.

Jasprit Bumrah leads India in series decider after Rohit Sharma opts to rest in Sydney Test amid poor show with willow

Jan 03, 2025, at 09:02 am

Jasprit Bumrah took the field as skipper for the crucial fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney after Rohit Sharma decided to 'rest' following his poor show with the willow.

Out-of-form India captain Rohit Sharma set to be 'rested' in Sydney Test: Reports

Jan 02, 2025, at 09:58 pm

Sydney/IBNS: India captain Rohit Sharma, whose batting form has remained a worry for the tourists in Australia, is likely to miss a place for himself in the fifth and final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024 in Sydney.

'Will finalise tomorrow': Gautam Gambhir refuses to confirm out-of-form Rohit Sharma's place in India's playing XI for Sydney Test

Jan 02, 2025, at 01:58 pm

Sydney/IBNS: India's head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday refused to reveal whether captain Rohit Sharma, who is under fire over his poor batting form, is set to feature in the playing XI amid rumours over the skipper getting dropped in the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney.

Rohit Sharma to quit Test cricket after Border Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney: Report

Dec 31, 2024, at 02:07 pm

Sydney/IBNS: India captain Rohit Sharma is likely to quit Test cricket in the backdrop of his disastrous form with the bat in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024, media reports said.

'Mentally disturbing': Rohit Sharma on his flop show as skipper, batter after 184-run defeat against Australia at MCG

Dec 30, 2024, at 06:04 pm

Melbourne/IBNS: India faced a crushing 184-run defeat against Australia in the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Monday, marking a disappointing end to the match and a missed opportunity to secure the series.

Australia bag 2-1 lead in BGT as India collapse in Melbourne run-chase

Dec 30, 2024, at 02:35 pm

Melbourne/IBNS: India's top and middle order batting collapse continued even in the crucial second innings of the fourth Test, powering Australia to take a 2-1 lead in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, bagging the Boxing Day Test by 184 runs in front of a record crowd at MCG in Melbourne on Monday.

'They know what is expected of them': Rohit Sharma reposes faith in India's batting trio

Dec 24, 2024, at 03:01 pm

India skipper Rohit Sharma backed Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant to do well, ahead of the Melbourne Test.

India-Australia third Test ends in a draw as rain plays spoilsport

Dec 18, 2024, at 12:50 pm

Brisbane/IBNS: The third Test between India and Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy ended in a draw in Brisbane after rain forced the umpires to call off the final day's play.

Spin bowling legend Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket

Dec 18, 2024, at 12:03 pm

Brisbane/IBNS: India's spin bowling legend Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday announced his retirement from international cricket in the middle of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024.

Australia played better than us, says Rohit Sharma after defeat in Pink Ball Test against Australia

Dec 08, 2024, at 06:26 pm

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday said his team did not play well to win the second Test match against Australia and acknowledged that the opponents played better than them.

India opt to bat first against Australia in Adelaide Test, Rohit Sharma announces three changes

Dec 06, 2024, at 02:51 pm

India won the toss and opted to bat first against Australia in the second match of the series on Friday.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul to open India innings in Adelaide, says Rohit Sharma

Dec 05, 2024, at 08:38 pm

Adelaide/IBNS: India captain Rohit Sharma has revealed Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, the opening pair which excelled in the first Test against Australia, will open the innings in the second match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide.

Indian 'Hitman' Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh welcome baby boy: Reports

Nov 16, 2024, at 03:35 pm

India's T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh have welcomed a baby boy, media reports said.

BCCI to act tough on seniors if India fail to qualify for WTC final after whitewash against NZ: Reports

Nov 04, 2024, at 08:07 pm

The whitewash against New Zealand that too in a Test series at home brought the Indian cricket team under the scanner with questions being raised on veterans alongside the tactics of the newly appointed head coach, Gautam Gambhir.

I was not at my best as captain and as a batsman, says Rohit Sharma after New Zealand beat India 3-0

Nov 03, 2024, at 11:37 pm

Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday said he was not in the best of his form as the captain to lead his squad against New Zealand in the three-match Test series.

New Zealand beat India by 25 runs to whitewash series 3-0

Nov 03, 2024, at 07:41 pm

New Zealand defeated India by 25 runs to complete a 3-0 clean sweep of the series, marking the tourist squad's first victory in the subcontinent on Sunday.

Pune Test shocker: Gautam Gambhir-led management cancels 'optional training' facility for senior cricketers after New Zealand beat India to clinch series

Oct 27, 2024, at 08:22 pm

The Indian team management has decided to cancel the 'optional training' facility given to senior cricketers, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, ahead of the Mumbai Test after the national team suffered a shocking series defeat against visiting New Zealand.

New Zealand beat India by 113 runs to clinch Test series 2-0, India's home dominance end

Oct 26, 2024, at 10:28 pm

New Zealand put up a dominant show on Indian soil to beat the home side by 113 runs in the second Test to take an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the three-match series on Saturday.

Indian selectors name Rohit Sharma-led Test squad for Australian tour, excludes Shami

Oct 26, 2024, at 04:11 pm

Indian selectors named three uncapped players- opener Abhimanyu Easwaran, fast bowler Harshit Rana and allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, in their 18-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia, beginning November 22.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma pen down unforgettable tribute for Shikhar Dhawan

Aug 26, 2024, at 03:32 am

Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma paid rich tribute to Shikhar Dhawan after he decided to end his cricket career after 14 years since making his debut for the national squad.

Rohit Sharma to lead India in WTC final and Champions Trophy, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah

Jul 08, 2024, at 02:26 am

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Sunday confirmed that Rohit Sharma will lead India in the World Test Championship cycle and the Champions Trophy.

Rohit Sharma dedicates T20 World Cup 2024 title to entire nation, praises Hardik Pandya at Wankhede celebration

Jul 05, 2024, at 06:30 am

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma dedicated the T20 World Cup trophy to the entire nation during the felicitation ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

Amid sea of fans, Team India lead victory parade in Mumbai, grand conclusion ceremony at Wankhede

Jul 05, 2024, at 04:08 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The T20 World Cup victory parade of Rohit Sharma and his team concluded at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday as a sea of fans turned up to cheer for the cricketers throughout their way.