Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir (X-BCCI) Gautam Gambhir‘s association with Rohit Sharma goes back much further than their time together in India’s current coaching set-up.Long before Gambhir became India’s head coach and Rohit led the national side, the two had already shared a dressing room. Gambhir was an established senior player when Rohit entered the…
India’s coach Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) As India prepare to begin their three-match ODI series against the West Indies on Sunday, head coach Gautam Gambhir has highlighted the value of having Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli around captain Shubman Gill.Rohit and Virat are both set to feature in the playing…
England’s Jos Buttler (AP photo) Jos Buttler has moved past Rohit Sharma to become the second-highest run-scorer in men’s T20I cricket, adding another major milestone to his decorated international career.The England wicketkeeper-batter reached the landmark during the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Southampton on Tuesday, where the hosts cruised to a 119-run victory and…
India’s Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) Rohit Sharma’s place in India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup continues to generate debate, but former Australia opener Matthew Hayden believes the decision over how long the veteran batter wants to continue will ultimately rest with Rohit himself.Rohit, now retired from Test and T20I cricket, is exclusively playing…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Rohit Sharma could have a significant role to play in coaching or mentoring after his playing career comes to an end, with the former India spinner urging Mumbai Indians to bring their long-time captain into the franchise setup as soon as he decides…
India’s Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) Rohit Sharma‘s 2027 World Cup future has become a talking point again, but former India teammate Ajinkya Rahane believes there should be no uncertainty surrounding the veteran opener’s place in the squad.Rahane, who retired from all forms of cricket last month, has called on the Indian team management to give…
India’s Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif believes Rohit Sharma has made up his mind not to retire from ODI cricket on his own and will instead leave it to the selectors to decide when his journey with the national team should end. Rohit’s future has been under intense scrutiny since India’s…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) The debate surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma‘s ODI future refuses to die down despite both continuing to deliver for India. While neither head coach Gautam Gambhir nor chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar has publicly committed to their participation in the 2027 World Cup, keeping the speculation…
Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 3rd ODI against England at Lord’s. (ANI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in London: Eight years ago, Rohit Sharma summed himself up with a line that now feels almost prophetic: “Throw me to the wolves and I come back leading the pack.” As retirement speculation engulfed him ahead of the Lord’s ODI,…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli added another milestone to their legendary partnership on Sunday, becoming the pair with the second-most century stands in ODI history during India’s chase against England in the third and final ODI at Lord’s.Most 100+ partnerships in ODIs26 Tendulkar – Ganguly21 Rohit –…