The outbreak of Covid-19 in the Indian team contingent had forced the decision of call off the Old Trafford Test. (File) As Team India prepare to face England in a five-match Test series, starting June 20, echoes of the dramatic 2021 series remain loud in memory — not just for its thrilling cricket, but for…
NEW DELHI: Indian all-rounder Axar Patel had high praise for Rohit Sharma following India’s thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final on Sunday. Hailing Rohit’s leadership, Axar said, “Speaking of captaincy, obviously he knows exactly where to use which player. And that’s the quality of a good captain. Haath mein…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The outcome of Sunday’s ICC Champions Trophy final is likely to form the base for Indian cricket’s preparation for the ODI World Cup in 2027 and the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. It could determine the future course for captain Rohit Sharma with the Indian cricket board (BCCI)…
Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) Board, selectors seek clarity for smooth captaincy transitionNEW DELHI: As India prepare to get into ODI mode with a series against England ahead of the all-important Champions Trophy later this month, captain Rohit Sharma has been asked to communicate his “future plans” to the BCCI and selectors after the completion of…
Australian and Indian players shake hands at the end of play in the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. (AP) Sydney: When the defeat was in plain sight, India’s stand-in captain walked out of the dressing room during the team’s bowling for the final time in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He took the seat next…
Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) India skipper Rohit Sharma‘s continued struggles in Tests in 2024 marked a pivotal downturn in his 11-year long career. Consistent failures against both pace and spin, home and away, coupled with an inability to convert starts, exposed his technical vulnerabilities in the longest format.A string of low scores in…
5 Reasons India Lost Melbourne Test: मेलबर्न टेस्ट को ऑस्ट्रेलिया ने 184 रनों से जीत लिया है. भारत के सामने 340 रनों का बड़ा लक्ष्य था और अक्सर चौथी पारी में ऐसे लक्ष्य को हासिल कर पाना आसान नहीं होता. टीम इंडिया के साथ भी कुछ ऐसा ही हुआ है और उसकी हार का एक…
Rohit Sharma on Day 2 of the Test against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane. (Photo by David Gray/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India was obviously at a lost for tactics and plan on the day that Steve Smith and Travis Head hammered hundreds to put Australia ahead in the third Test at the…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma has faced intense criticism following India’s disappointing performance in the ongoing third Test against Australia at The Gabba. With Australia cruising at the moment, the pressure has continued to mount on the Indian captain, especially after a difficult Sunday, leaving fans frustrated and vocal about his decisions.India won the toss on…
Rohit Sharma during the second Test against Australia at Adelaide. (AP Photo) Cheteshwar Pujara, the former India batter, expressed his desire for Rohit Sharma to regain his form quickly. He believes Sharma’s batting performance impacts his captaincy.Rohit, and largely the rest of the Indian cricket team, have struggled for runs in the last five Test…