India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Amid growing speculation over the ODI futures of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, former India batsman Mohammed Kaif has thrown his weight behind the veteran duo, insisting their experience will be crucial if India are to challenge for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe…
R Ashwin on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Agency Image) Amid speculation over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI future, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the timing of the debate, insisting that if the selectors wanted to move away from the veteran duo ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, they should have…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI photo) NEW DELHI: The final ODI against England at Lord’s on Sunday may not be Rohit SharmaLast match for India after all. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday dismissed speculation of retirement and countered that the senior opener remains firmly in India’s ODI plans.The clarification comes amid uncertainty over Rohit Sharma’s future…
Amid speculation that Sunday’s third and final ODI against England at Lord’s could be Rohit Sharma’s last international appearance, former India wicket-keeper batsman Parthiv Patel believes the former captain is capable of signing off with a memorable century.As TOI reported earlier, the selection committee has decided that he will not be the first choice after…
England’s Joe Root plays (ANI Photo) Joe Root delivered a masterclass in ODI batting, anchoring England’s successful chase of 234 against India in the second ODI with an unbeaten 99 off 133 balls. At a time when wickets were falling around him, the veteran stood firm, compiling a composed knock studded with nine boundaries to…
Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak argued Rohit Sharma despite poor opening returns in the ongoing ODI series against England, saying there is no pressure on a player of his stature and that he could produce a different innings in the series decider at Lord’s.Rohit’s struggles were visible in the second ODI in Cardiff on Thursday,…
Rohit Sharma returns after getting out in the second ODI TimesofIndia.com in Cardiff: Rohit Sharma mustered just 37 runs from two ODIs against England in Birmingham and Cardiff. A 21-ball 11 at Edgbaston was followed by a 47-ball 26 at Sophia Gardens here on Thursday. For someone who once blitzed the attacks at the top…
Rohit Sharma during India’s ODI series against England, with his future in the format now a topic of discussion in Indian cricket. As Rohit Sharma Trudged back to the pavilion after another rusty knock of 26 off 47 balls in the second ODI against England in Cardiff on Thursday, he may have run out of…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: It has been 4,341 days – or 11 years, 10 months and 19 days – since India last took to the field for an ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.On Thursday, India will finally return to the same venue for the second ODI of the…
India’s Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif he defended Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Amid renewed scrutiny over his future, he says India’s focus on replacing experienced players with youngsters just because they can hit sixes is the wrong approach. The debate resurfaces after Rohit and Kohli suffered disappointing returns…
India continued their dominance over England in ODI cricket, registering a sixth straight win over the hosts to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The visitors chased down 259 with 28 balls to spare, ending England’s 12-year unbeaten run at Edgbaston in the format.While India’s clinical victory grabbed the headlines, a Rohit Sharma…
India vs England 1st ODI Live Score: India will kick off their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup when they take on England in the first match of the three-match series at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. After a disappointing T20I campaign, the focus now shifts to the 50-over format, with the return of…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image credit: Agencies) Star ships Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have another milestone in sight as India begin the three-match ODI series against England on Tuesday. While the two veterans remain key to India’s hopes after disappointing T20I series defeats to Ireland and England, they are also closing in on…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) New Delhi: Opener Ben Duckett believe England will not hesitate to test India’s senior batsmen with the short ball if they feel it is the right tactic, although the visitors know the challenge will be very different to the one they faced during their 4-0 T20I sweep.England’s…
Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: India ODI captain Shubman Gill threw his weight behind Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharmainsisting that the veteran duo will continue to be central to India’s plans as the team builds towards the 2027 ODI World Cup.Addressing the speculation surrounding the future of the two senior batsmen…
Rohit Sharma during a training session at Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai. (File Photo) Times of India. com in Birmingham: Before he was pepperedMumbai Cha Raja” chants outside the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, former India captain Rohit Sharma Sunday had a long time in the sun. As seven members of the ODI squad trained for the second…
Shreyas Iyer continued an uncharacteristic streak of success ahead of India’s fourth T20I against England on Thursday, winning his sixth consecutive haul as captain to tie the knot. Virat Kohli for the second longest run by an Indian skipper in T20Is.Iyer’s wonderful run now leaves him just one toss away from the match MS Dhonithe…
Former India captain Rohit Sharma he arrived in London early to begin preparations for the upcoming three-ODI series against England, starting July 14 in Birmingham. TimesofIndia.com has learned that Rohit has already had a couple of full sessions at local clubs in and around London with his close friends and bowlers from the local club.Slough…
Shreyas IyerThe toss luck continues to shine though as his wait for a primal win as India’s full-time T20I captain continues. The 31-year-old won his fifth consecutive toss in T20Is after electing to field against England in the third T20I at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. In doing so, Iyer joined an elite list of Indian…
NEW DELHI: India’s star batsman Rohit Sharma he was back in the nets ahead of the three-match ODI series against England, which begins on July 14 at Edgbaston in Birmingham.A video of Rohit’s practice session has gone viral on social media. The veteran opener played a range of shots, including straight drives and covers, with…
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has reportedly received a Rs 20 crore threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang over a 90-second video, believed to be the voice of wanted terrorist Shubham Lonkar. The terrorist group warned that unlike the February Juhu shooting, this time the bullets will hit Shetty directly. A film producer Rohit Shetty it’s also…
Shreyas Iyer began his stint as India’s T20I captain with a record already to his name. When he went for the toss in the T20I opener against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, he became the player with the cap in most T20s before making his captaincy debut for India in the format.When he went out…
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Indian fast bowler Akash Deep recently started a new chapter in his personal life by marrying Akshita Raj in a traditional ceremony in Varanasi. The cricketer shared pictures and videos of the wedding on social media on Wednesday. A clip of the celebrations…
President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Shri on former Indian captain Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Former India captain Rohit Sharma added another prestigious honor to his decorated career after receiving the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards, for his immense contribution to cricket.President Droupadi murmured presented the Padma Awards 2026 during the second Civilian…
Jofra Archer of Rajasthan Royals (AP Photo) Speedster of England Jofra Archer revealed the boat that gave him the most problems in the Indian Premier Leagueand his answer may surprise many fans. Although he played against some of the biggest names in world cricket, including many modern greats, Archer chose KL Rahul as the most…