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Rohit Sharma to join Indian team in Australia on Sunday

India skipper Rohit Sharma is set to reunite with his team in Australia, joining the squad in Perth on November 24, the third day of the ongoing first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Rohit’s departure was delayed due to personal reasons, as he and his wife Ritika Sajdeh celebrated the birth of their second child, a baby boy, on November 15. While the Indian team departed for Australia in three batches between November 9 and 11, Rohit opted to stay back in India to be...

Rohit Sharma to join Indian team in Australia on Sunday

Source: IANS
2024-11-21 05:55:30 pm

Rohit Sharma, Virat have left Indian cricket in safe hands: Kaif reacts after strong show from youngsters

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif feels that senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli must be happy after watching youngsters performing well in the T20Is following their retirements from the format. Rohit led India to the T20 World Cup title in June earlier this year and announced his retirement from the format along with Kohli, who played a knock of 76 runs in the final against South Africa in Bridgetown. On the other hand, Rohit was the second-highest run-getter in the tourna...

Rohit Sharma, Virat have left Indian cricket in safe hands: Kaif reacts after strong show from youngsters

Source: IANS
2024-11-14 05:43:55 pm

Rohit & Virat are `irreplaceable` in Indian team in any format: Kapil Dev

Former World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has said veteran duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are "irreplaceable" in the Indian team across formats and called them "as same as Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni". Kohli announced retirement from T20Is after delivering a match-winning knock of 76 in India's thirlling win in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Later, in the press conference, Rohit too called quits to his T20I career. "No one can take Virat ...

Rohit & Virat are `irreplaceable` in Indian team in any format: Kapil Dev

Source: IANS
2024-07-17 06:03:44 pm

`It was Chahal & Kuldeep`s idea`: Rohit on unique walk at podium to receive trophy

During the interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India skipper Rohit Sharma revealed that spin duo Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav suggested the distinctive walk at the podium to receive the T20 World Cup trophy to make the moment memorable.When PM Modi mentioned Rohit's distinctive walk saying, "I noticed two extreme things in which I could see emotion. When you are going to collect the trophy..."To which Rohit added, "It was such a huge moment for all of us. We all have been wai...

`It was Chahal & Kuldeep`s idea`: Rohit on unique walk at podium to receive trophy

Source: IANS
2024-07-05 06:25:43 pm

Emotional Team India celebrates T20 World Cup in wholesome fashion

India defeated South Africa by seven runs in a nail-biting thriller in the men’s T20 World Cup final, ending their 17-year wait for the country’s second T20 World Cup. Following the final ball, the ecstatic Indian players broke into tears with emotions pouring out in full flow. Captain Rohit Sharma was seen sliding into the turf, face first, as he screamed in delight. Tears could be seen on the faces of senior players, especially for the likes of Sharma, Virat Kohli, Moha...

Emotional Team India celebrates T20 World Cup in wholesome fashion

Source: IANS
2024-06-30 09:53:12 am

Haven`t thought about retirement; hopefully India plays in 2025 WTC final, says Rohit Sharma

India skipper Rohit Sharma said he hasn’t really thought about his retirement from the game, adding that he wishes to have a crack at playing the 2025 World Test Championship final after missing out on a chance to lift the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup title on home soil. Rohit, 36, was a member of India's 2007 Men’s T20 World Cup victory in South Africa and of 2013 Champions Trophy triumph in England. He and India were on the verge of lifting 2023 Men’s ODI World Cu...

Haven`t thought about retirement; hopefully India plays in 2025 WTC final, says Rohit Sharma

Source: IANS
2024-04-12 05:17:58 pm

IndiavEngland, 3rd Test: Rohit`s unbeaten fifty leads India`s fightback after England make early inroads

India captain Rohit Sharma rode his luck to slam an unbeaten fifty, to lead a fightback for the hosts after being reduced to 33/3 on day one of third Test against England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium here on Thursday. At lunch, India reached 93/3 in 25 overs, with Rohit not out on 52 off 74 balls. He put on an unbroken stand of 60 for the fourth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja, who’s unbeaten on 24 off 44 balls, as the duo steadied the ship after early inroads by England in the first 45 ...

IndiavEngland, 3rd Test: Rohit`s unbeaten fifty leads India`s fightback after England make early inroads

Source: IANS
2024-02-15 12:30:07 pm

India v Afghanistan, 2nd T20I: Yashasvi, Shivam star as India seal unbeatable 2-0 lead

Brilliant fifties from Yashasvi Jaiswal (68) and Shivam Dube (63 not out) guided Team India to a stunning 6 wickets win (with 26 balls remaining) over Afghanistan to seal an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series, here on Sunday. The Men-in-Blue chased down 173 runs in just 15.4 overs. Virat Kohli, who returned to the T20I side for the first time in 14 months, played a short but entertaining innings by scoring 29 off 16 balls. Arshdeep Singh (3/32) and Axar Patel (2/17) stood out ...

India v Afghanistan, 2nd T20I: Yashasvi, Shivam star as India seal unbeatable 2-0 lead

Source: IANS
2024-01-15 09:26:18 am

`Virat-Rohit incredible, but` Former protease skipper Graeme Smith`s take on India WC T20 squad

Former South African captain Graeme Smith spoke about the upcoming South African T20 cricket league. He also spoke about the Indian-South African cricketing history and the growing brand value of the Indian Premier League (IPL) throughout the years. He also spoke about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's inclusion in the twenty-over side for the upcoming World Cup. Graeme Smith went on to say that cricket as a sport can challenge football in terms of a global sport.In an exclusive chat with AN...

`Virat-Rohit incredible, but` Former protease skipper Graeme Smith`s take on India WC T20 squad

Source: ANI
2024-01-08 12:26:40 pm

Men's ODI WC: 'They are on journey where something special will happen', Dinesh Karthik impressed with India's progress

India's wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik has expressed his admiration for the flawless beginning that the men-in-blue have had in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. He believes that the hosts will conclude the group stage on top of the standings. India extended their winning streak to six consecutive victories in this year's premier event by convincingly beating the defending champions, England, with a 100-run margin in Lucknow on Sunday. This dominant performance has placed India...

Men's ODI WC: 'They are on journey where something special will happen', Dinesh Karthik impressed with India's progress

Source: IANS
2023-10-30 05:15:10 pm

CWC 2023: Rohit Sharma sets plethora of records in India`s victory against Pakistan

Skipper Rohit Sharma struck a half-century in India's thumping 7-wicket victory over archrival Pakistan in the 2023 Cricket World Cup match and the process has set a few new records, further enhancing his reputation as one of the all-time best batters in ODI cricket.Rohit on Saturday hammered a 63-ball 86, hitting six fours and six maximums and in the process moved to seventh in the list of batters with the most runs in the World Cup. He also extended his record as a batter to his most sixes ...

CWC 2023: Rohit Sharma sets plethora of records in India`s victory against Pakistan

Source: IANS
2023-10-15 03:25:35 pm

Men`s ODI WC: Shubman Gill comes back as India win toss, elect to bowl first against Pakistan

Opener Shubman Gill is back in India?s playing eleven after recovering from illness as captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first against arch-rivals Pakistan in the highly-anticipated 2023 Men?s ODI World Cup clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Saturday.Both teams, having four points, boast of twin wins in the tournament so far, which adds another layer as 1,32,000 fans will be witness to a brand new chapter being added to the India-Pakistan rivalry. In ODI World Cups...

Men`s ODI WC: Shubman Gill comes back as India win toss, elect to bowl first against Pakistan

Source: IANS
2023-10-14 02:27:26 pm

Men`s ODI World Cup: Rohit Sharma ton to Jasprit Bumrah spell, four talking points from India`s emphatic win over Afghanistan

Indian cricket team's dominance in home conditions at the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 was once again at show as they steamrolled Afghanistan by eight wickets with 90 balls to spare while chasing an average total of 273 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, here on Wednesday.The victory saw many highlight moments, including an ODI innings masterclass by Indian captain Rohit Sharma, as India added back-to-back wins in their first two games of the World Cup. The Men in Blue have now set themselves up...

Men`s ODI World Cup: Rohit Sharma ton to Jasprit Bumrah spell, four talking points from India`s emphatic win over Afghanistan

Source: IANS
2023-10-12 09:53:57 am

Men`s ODI WC: Going to give Gill every chance to recover; he`s not ruled out yet, says Rohit Sharma

India captain Rohit Sharma said the team is going to give opener Shubman Gill every chance to recover from an illness ahead of their 2023 Men?s ODI World Cup opening match against Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, adding that the right-hander is not yet ruled out of the high-octane clash.Gill didn?t attend India?s practice session at the stadium ever since the side touched down in Chennai and it emerged on Friday that the right-handed batter is under the weather possibly due ...

Men`s ODI WC: Going to give Gill every chance to recover; he`s not ruled out yet, says Rohit Sharma

Source: IANS
2023-10-07 04:25:24 pm

Rohit Sharma looks at Ashwin as a match-winner: Saba Karim

Former cricketer Saba Karim weighed in on Ravichandran Ashwin?s return to India?s ODI squad.?I think Rohit Sharma looks at Ravichandran Ashwin as a match-winner and he?s very clear in the kind of approach he wants to portray in white ball cricket. Now with the World Cup coming up, he understands the dynamics of one-day cricket quite well and knows that he has to pick players who have that kind of an attacking mindset,? Karim told JioCinema.?He also knows that in his bowling lineup, he needs t...

Rohit Sharma looks at Ashwin as a match-winner: Saba Karim

Source: IANS
2023-09-20 09:57:26am

Asia Cup: Pretty happy to get three wickets in game against Bangladesh, says Shardul Thakur

In the Super Four match of the Asia Cup against Bangladesh, Shardul Thakur got to bowl 10 overs and was the standout bowler for India with 3-65, striking twice in the Power-Play and then ending a 101-run partnership by taking out captain Shakib Al Hasan.In ODIs in 2023, Shardul has taken 19 wickets in 11 games at an economy rate of 5.92. ?Pretty happy to get three wickets in this game (against Bangladesh). Against Pakistan, I wasn't doing too great with a bit of fever and carrying that s...

Asia Cup: Pretty happy to get three wickets in game against Bangladesh, says Shardul Thakur

Source: IANS
2023-09-16 09:31:52am