Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. (Photo by Idrees Mohammed/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: It ended with a whimper. But the worrying part is that it didn’t even start with a bang. With cheap second innings dismissals on the third day of the third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai on Sunday, ageing stalwarts Virat…
Rohit Sharma after his dismissal in Pune on October 24, 2024. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Leading from the front is what a captain is known for. And there is no doubt that Rohit Sharma has led India from the front ever since he was handed over the captaincy of the team.Rohit was absolutely fantastic with…
Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant. (TOI Photo) BENGALURU: A near fatal car accident in Dec 2022 and resultant injuries and rehab may have kept Rishabh Pant out of the game for over a year-and-a-half, but his gritty comeback has the support of the team management, which is ‘extra careful’ while handling the wicketkeeper batter’s workload.Rohit…
Rohit Sharma after India’s defeat against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: After India’s first Test loss to New Zealand in Bengaluru, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar questioned captain Rohit Sharma‘s tactical choices.After New Zealand added 137 vital runs for the eighth wicket in their first innings, Rohit…
Rohit Sharma during the first Test against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. (Photo by Idrees Mohammed/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma became the first Indian captain to lose a Test match against New Zealand in India in 36 years.The Kiwis go to the 107-run victory target with 8 wickets…
Mohammed Shami. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the first Test versus New Zealand in Bengaluru, India captain Rohit Sharma provided an update on Mohammed Shami and revealed that the seamer, who has been away from cricket since November 2023, has developed “swelling in his knee” and it has “put him back…
NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah was promoted to vice captain for the three-Test series against New Zealand, and India captain Rohit Sharma defended the move on Tuesday, calling the lead pacer a valuable member of the leadership group with extensive “understanding” of the game. It was a bit of a surprise that Bumrah was promoted to…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are both known for their love of football, a common warm-up activity among cricketers. While their primary focus is cricket, both have displayed decent football skills and enjoy the sport as part of their fitness routines. During warm-ups or charity matches,…
NEW DELHI: Former South African batsman AB de Villiers stated that while it is extremely unlikely, it would be a huge headline-making move if Indian captain and Mumbai Indians (MI) star Rohit Sharma joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).The great made his remarks ahead of the 2025 IPL season, which will see the announcement of the…
Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Alex Davidson via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Expectations from Rohit Sharma, especially in major tournaments and series, are always high due to his stature in international cricket. As the captain of the Indian team in ODI and Test matches, Rohit is expected to lead with clarity, calmness, and tactical acumen. His…
