‘No player indispensable, not even Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma’: Sunil Gavaskar hails Team India’s depth | Cricket News – The Times of India

L-R: Sunil Gavaskar, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: India cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has praised the incredible depth of Indian cricket following the team’s unbeaten run to the 2025 Champions Trophy title, achieved even without ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Reflecting on the triumph, Gavaskar made a bold claim that no individual player is…

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‘They can decide when they want to stop playing’: Ajaz Patel backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amid retirement speculations – The Times of India

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI photo) New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel has thrown his weight behind Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, stating that both icons have the right to decide their own ODI futures amid growing speculation over their potential retirements following India’s recent Champions Trophy triumph. Patel, who is currently…

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‘Mohammed Shami is a world-class player for a reason’: Young Aussie rookie in awe of India pacer after Champions Trophy encounter | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami celebrates with Rohit Sharma after dismissing Australia’s Steve Smith. (PTI Photo) Australia’s young all-rounder Cooper Connolly cherished his memorable outing against India in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final, where he dismissed Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. Despite being dismissed early by the ever-reliable Mohammed Shami, Connolly remained optimistic, taking valuable lessons from his high-pressure…

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‘Come the big game, these guys stand up’: Dinesh Karthik lauds Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their ability to rise to the occasion | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has hailed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for delivering match-winning performances in the ICC Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup finals respectively, despite their underwhelming form earlier in the tournament. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Karthik praised the veteran duo for their ability…

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‘You should have a replacement first’: Navjot Singh Sidhu backs Rohit Sharma to lead India in England Test series – The Times of India

India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has thrown his weight behind captain Rohit Sharma, insisting that the veteran batter still has plenty of cricket left in him. Sidhu believes that Sharma will retain his leadership position for India’s upcoming five-match away…

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AB de Villiers on Rohit Sharma: ‘Why would he retire?’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: South Africa batting legend AB de Villiers lauded Rohit Sharma’s legacy both as a batter and captain after India’s thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final. The victory marked India’s third Champions Trophy title and added another feather to Rohit’s already impressive cap. Under Rohit’s leadership, India lifted…

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Shubman Gill crowned ICC Player of the Month for February 2025 | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s star batter Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2025, adding yet another accolade to his ever-growing list of achievements. Gill secured the prestigious honour after outshining Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips, thanks to his remarkable performances in One Day Internationals throughout…

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Rohit Sharma rises to no. 3 in ICC ODI rankings after Champions Trophy final heroics | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s thrilling victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai has sparked a wave of movement in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings, with stars from both finalists making significant gains. India, who secured their third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket win, saw several key performers rise…

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