Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (X) In a quirky subplot of India’s series-clinching third ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, Rohit Sharma once again played the role of the unspoken DRS gatekeeper, this time without even captaining the side. With stand-in skipper KL Rahul at the helm, it was Rohit, supported by Virat Kohli, who … Read more
Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Star batter Virat Kohli produced another innings of authority and patience on Sunday while also stepping into territory that has belonged to only one man for two decades. With his 52nd One Day International hundred in the first ODI against South Africa, Kohli went past Sachin … Read more
Rohit Sharma is currently in Ranchi for the first ODI against South Africa (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Rohit Sharma is well known for his fun-loving attitude, and a recent moment at Ranchi airport showed that side of him again. The Hitman was seen light-heartedly explaining something to the security staff on behalf … Read more
File Pic: Gautam Gambhir with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Since taking charge as India’s head coach in July 2024, Gautam Gambhir has had a fascinating run across formats — one defined as much by numbers as by transitions. Replacing Rahul Dravid after the T20 World Cup, Gambhir’s reign has seen … Read more
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Pic credit: BCCI) Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli turned back the clock with a masterclass at the Sydney Cricket Ground as India secured a nine-wicket victory in the third ODI against Australia on Saturday. While Australia had already clinched the three-match series, the final game was about milestones and memories … Read more
Virat Kohli in action ahead of the first ODI in Perth on Sunday (Screengrabs/X) The Indian cricket team touched down in Perth early on Thursday after a delayed journey from Delhi, ahead of their three-match ODI series against Australia starting October 19. Led by Shubman Gill, the squad featuring senior players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma … Read more
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma (Screengrab) In a heartwarming video shared by the BCCI on their social media, former India captain Rohit Sharma met Shubman Gill, who replaced him as ODI captain, with a warm hug.At the start of the video, Shubman put his hand over Rohit’s shoulder, and the former captain can be heard … Read more
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir made a strong statement in support of Shubman Gill (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Saturday made a strong statement in support of Shubman Gill, saying he is ready to take all the criticism to protect the young captain. Gill, who was handed the … Read more
Rohit Sharma and wife Ritika Sajdeh were thoroughly amused and entertained when a mimicry artist imitated MS Dhoni’s voice (Screengrabs, Getty Images) Rohit Sharma may no longer be India’s ODI captain, but the veteran batter remains very much in the spotlight, and this time for an off-field moment that had everyone in splits. At the … Read more
Shubman Gill’s appointment as India’s ODI captain has generated both excitement and debate in cricketing circles. Speaking about the development, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh praised Gill’s leadership in Test cricket and welcomed the opportunity for him to helm the white-ball side.“First of all, congratulations to Shubman Gill. He’s been leading the team well in … Read more