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Rohit hails India spinners, Santner says NZ fell short…

On Sunday Kapil Dev praised India's spinners for their essential contribution to the team's Champions Trophy victory in Dubai. India declined to visit Pakistan as host because ongoing political tensions between these hostile neighbours forced them to meet only during international events. India played all their matches at the spin-friendly venue in Dubai which usually results in low scores and managed to restrict New Zealand to 251-7 before successfully chasing down the target with one over remaining. Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel

Amazing feeling: Indian players celebrate Champions Trophy triumph

The Dubai International Stadium echoed with the sound of Queen's "We will rock You" while India advanced towards their Champions Trophy victory after solving some problems during Sunday's final against New Zealand. As Ravindra Jadeja sent Will O'Rourke to deep square leg boundary to bring India across the line for a four-wicket win chasing 252 with six balls remaining fireworks lit up the sky. The Indian players performed ‘Gangnam Style’ dances on the field while celebrating beneath the legendary Ring of Fire. The

India relieved as Rohit regains form ahead of Champions…

India captain Rohit Sharma returned to form with an impressive hundred in Sunday's second ODI against England after being forced by poor performance to withdraw from a Sydney Test match a month earlier. Rohit Sharma opted out of T20 Internationals right after India won their second 20-overs World Cup title but his performance in test matches has been disappointing. Media reports claim that selectors questioned the Mumbai player about his post-Champions Trophy future because he'll turn 38 in April. Although Rohit scored only

India Rohit fumes at speculation about future ahead of…

On Wednesday India captain Rohit Sharma dismissed questions about his performance and international cricket future by stating his complete concentration was on the upcoming one-day international series against England and the Champions Trophy. Despite losing both the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia with a 3-1 defeat and suffering a 3-0 home series loss to New Zealand, Rohit Sharma at 37 rejected thoughts of test retirement amidst his extended poor performance period. He stepped away from Twenty20 international cricket after India won the World Cup

Will Rohit play in Sydney? Gambhir doesn’t say yes

Whether India skipper Rohit Sharma will be included in the starting XI for New Year's Test against Australia at Sydney is still unknown according to India coach Gautam Gambhir.  "The head coach is here.  It is enough," Gambhir told the media assembled that why was Rohit not in the pre-match media.  Rohit himself had missed it too, ahead of the third Test at Brisbane - Shubman Gill was in the press then - but his reason there was that he had missed the

Rohit, Kohli under pressure; India coach silent on captain…

India coach Gautam Gambhir could not say Thursday if troubled skipper Rohit Sharma would continue to lead the charge in the fifth and final Test match against Australia, but he was "very confident" his side would prevail.  The group at least will make one adjustment after losing the fourth Test at Melbourne this week by 184 runs following the absence of paceman Akash Deep with a back injury.  Either Harshit Rana or Prasidh Krishna could step up in the clash that starts in
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Melbourne defeat brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to…

Rumors regarding India’s captain Rohit Sharma and the batting great Virat Kohli retiring from international cricket has become the hot topic of discussion as the two still seem to be struggling in the five-match Test series against Australia.  India, who were the reigning Test champions in their last two visits to Australia, have managed to lose their grip on the Border Gavaskar Trophy, after suffering a major setback in the match at Melbourne on Monday, which saw the visitors go 2-1 down in
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India skipper Rohit backs Kohli to fix off-stump issues

Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, seems to have faith in Kohli’s ability to tackle off spinners in Australia. In an interview, he said that those who possess Kohli’s prowess would always find a way to win.  He has mostly gotten out of the last five-match series due to a feeling of trying to hit balls very wide of his stumps even during the Perth test when he scored an unbeaten hundred after running dry from form for a substantial

Gambhir hopeful of Rohit availability, no confirmation given yet

Gambhir hopeful of Rohit availability, no confirmation given yet. Rahul has addressed a fair bit of backlash off late, and has been named in the squad for BGT. In the upcoming series, players’ aim will be to prove the people wrong. Considering Rohit is going to rest for the 1st Test, his role in that match could be crucial. The return of some of the senior and experienced players would be a confidence-booster for the Indians. Rohit Sharma (C) Jasprit Bumrah VC Yashasvi
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Dhoni avoids Kohli-Rohit debate, picks Bumrah as current favorite

In the ever-evolving world of cricket, debates about the greatest players are a staple among fans and experts alike. Recently, the cricket community has been abuzz with discussions comparing two of India's contemporary batting giants: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. However, former Indian captain MS Dhoni has chosen not to weigh in on this debate. Instead, he has directed his admiration toward another Indian cricket stalwart, Jasprit Bumrah. The Kohli vs. Rohit Debate Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two of the most
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Rohit to Lead; Virat Out – T20 WC 2024

Rohit to Lead; Virat Out - T20 WC 2024 ,In a significant turn of events, Team India is gearing up for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 without star batsman Virat Kohli. The decision not only marks Kohli's absence but potentially signals the conclusion of his illustrious T20 International career. The T20 World Cup, scheduled for June 2024 in the Caribbeans and the United States, will see Rohit Sharma leading the team. The BCCI officials, along with head coach Rahul Dravid and selectors,