Tag: Rohit Sharma

RANJI TROPHY | J&K bowls out MP cheaply thanks to Rohit and Sunil’s exploits

October 11, 2026 admin

Rohit Sharma celebrates the fall of Madhya Pradesh batter Chanchal Rathore during J&K’s Ranji Trophy fixture at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar on Sunday, October 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: IMRAN NISSAR Auqib Nabi had an off day, but Jammu and Kashmir found its heroes in Rohit Sharma and Sunil Kumar. Rohit claimed the second…

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New selection chief spared awkward chats with Kohli or Rohit

September 29, 2026 admin

Things might have become somewhat easier for the new chairman of India’s selection committee. He is yet to be appointed, but initially he is unlikely to face the challenges that Ajit Agarkar had to, challenges which caused him to decide against an extension knowing the cricket board was unlikely to give it to him. In…

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Chaminda Vaas on fast bowling, moving into mentorship and coaching, the 1996 World Cup and modern cricket

August 11, 2026 admin

Chaminda Vaas was never purely about raw pace or theatrical intimidation. He was about craft. A left-arm seamer with immaculate control, subtle movement and relentless accuracy, Vaas could make a new ball swing, seam or move sharply inward into a batsman before settling into the kind of pressure that eventually broke them. Vaas took 355…

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Till I am playing, there will always be noise: Rohit Sharma

July 20, 2026 admin

Rohit Sharma celebrates his century during 3rd ODI against England, at Lord’s in London on Sunday (July 19, 2026). | Photo Credit: ANI Acutely aware but dismissive of the “noise” around his future in international cricket, veteran Indian batting star Rohit Sharma says he knows that speculation won’t stop till he is playing but he…

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Facing India is always a challenge: Ben Duckett

July 13, 2026 admin

Duckett was all praise for skipper Brook. | Photo Credit: Reuters The hardest thing to do in modern-day cricket is to shift gears when you are already cruising. Fresh off a 4-0 dismantling of reigning World T20 champion India in the shortest format, England will face a different kind of test from Tuesday. Awaiting the…

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will pose a ‘double headache’ to England: Graeme Swann

July 12, 2026 admin

Swann opined that Rohit and Kohli possess the tools to succeed despite not having age on their side. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak Former England off-spinner Graeme Swann was suffering from the aftereffects of staying up all night for the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal matches. Scheduled to address the media virtually on Sunday evening, Swann…

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Kohli and Rohit for the World Cup: only fitness and form should matter

June 23, 2026 admin

Pretty soon, the Indian selectors will have to take a call on the future of two of the greatest players to have put bat to white ball. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma appear keen to play in the World Cup in October-November next year. India play at least 18 One-Day Internationals before that, possibly…

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Shreyas Iyer set to be handed T20I reins

June 5, 2026 admin

Shreyas’ captaincy credentials have been hard to ignore. | Photo Credit: File photo: Vijay Soneji Shreyas Iyer is set to return to India’s T20I set-up and is also likely to be handed the captaincy in the shortest format when the senior national selection committee meets here on Saturday to pick the squads for three crucial…

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IPL 2026: The way Rohit played on his return was unique, says Rickelton

May 5, 2026 admin

Rohit and Rickelton added 143 for the opening wicket against LSG. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The return of Rohit Sharma proved decisive as Mumbai Indians bounced back in IPL 2026 after a string of defeats to keep its playoff hopes alive. Rohit, returning after three weeks out due to a hamstring injury, struck form…

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IPL 2026: Rickelton, Rohit combine to power MI past LSG

May 4, 2026 admin

Rohit Sharma in action during the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini After three weeks on the sidelines nursing a hamstring injury, Rohit Sharma made a grand return to IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday….

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