Rohit Sharma

India coach Gambhir backs 'incredibly tough men' Rohit, Kohli

India coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday backed "incredibly tough men" Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to prove their critics wrong and find form in Australia.

Rohit may quit Tests if India fail in Australia, says Srikkanth

India must start planning for Rohit Sharma's successor if the team do not play well in their five-Test series in Australia as the captain could well retire from the longest format, former skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth has said.

Rohit, Kohli under fire as India chews over 'tough pill' of NZ loss

With Australia looming large, the form of 37-year-old Rohit and superstar batsman Kohli, 35, is of particular concern to Indian cricket fans.

Right mindset key to handle Australian pitches: Rohit

After India's batting frailties were brutally exposed in a 3-0 home series defeat by New Zealand, captain Rohit Sharma said it was important that his players get in the right frame of mind for what promises to be a challenging tour of Australia.

Crushing home series loss to NZ low point of my career: Rohit Sharma

After stunning victories in Bengaluru and Pune, the Black Caps won the third Test in Mumbai by 25 runs to become the first team to whitewash India at home in a series featuring three or more matches.

T20 cricket hurting Test batting, says India coach Gambhir

Batsmen have forgotten how to defend in Test cricket because of the T20 game, India coach Gautam Gambhir said Thursday ahead of the third and final match against New Zealand.

Time running out for struggling India stalwarts Kohli, Rohit

Through three World Cup titles, two World Test Championship (WTC) finals, and a 12-year Test series winning streak on home soil, Kohli and Sharma, often together, have been integral to every major Indian success of the last 17 years.

Too much pressure on Ashwin, Jadeja, says Sharma

After a surprising series defeat by New Zealand, India's skipper Rohit Sharma said undue expectation was being put on frontline spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, as he called for more collective bowling efforts to win Test matches.

No Shami, Kuldeep in India squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Seamer Mohammed Shami will not play in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy test series against Australia while spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been sidelined with a groin injury as the country's cricket board (BCCI) announced an 18-member squad on Friday.

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

Victorious India are a danger anywhere in the world, says Sharma

Indian captain Rohit Sharma said his team's seven-wicket win inside two days over South Africa in the second Test at Newlands on Thursday had shown their ability to play anywhere in the world.

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

India beat South Africa in shortest-ever Test

India pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj picked starred with six-wicket hauls in each innings to help India beat South Africa by seven wickets in the second Test in Cape Town on Thursday. 

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

South Africa opt to bat in Elgar's final Test

South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final Test against India amid glorious sunshine at Newlands on Wednesday as the hosts seek a series sweep against the top ranked side in the world.

December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023

Rohit promises second Test fight back

Captain Rohith Sharma, who was dismissed cheaply in both innings, said India would regroup and come back strongly despite having missed the chance to take the series.

December 26, 2023
December 26, 2023

Rohit looks to move on from WC loss with crucial SA campaign

Speaking to reporters ahead of the first Test against South Africa, Rohit stated that the loss was a tough one to digest.

December 19, 2023
December 19, 2023

MI replacing 'tired' Rohit with 'fresh' Pandya, says Gavaskar

"The decision taken by Mumbai Indians is for the benefit of their team," Gavaskar told Star Sports

December 15, 2023
December 15, 2023

Pandya replaces Rohit as Mumbai Indians captain

Pandya replaces Rohit, who led Mumbai to five IPL titles

December 13, 2023
December 13, 2023

'I had no idea how to come back from this':Rohit breaks silence after WC final loss

India captain Rohit Sharma has spoken out for the first time since his side suffered defeat in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Final against Australia.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

The silence in Ahmedabad reminiscent of Maracanazo

On Sunday, the world of sport saw a re-enactment of sorts of the Maracanazo, albeit in a different sport.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

Dravid lauds 'exceptional leader' Rohit despite World Cup heartbreak

India coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said skipper Rohit Sharma batted superbly and "led the team fantastically well" despite losing the World Cup final to Australia by six wickets.