Opener Saim Ayub scored a quickfire 71 from 38 balls and seamer Faheem Ashraf took 4/23 as Pakistan cruised to a nine-wicket win over South Africa in the second T20I.
In what could be the final chapter of a glittering career, the batting stalwart is now fully focused on the 50-over format and bringing glory to the country in the 2027 ODI World Cup, his childhood coach Dinesh Lad said.
'It was good fun. I was obviously really nervous. Super stoked for the boys to get the win.'
It won't be easy for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to remain fit and find a place in India's ODI World Cup squad in 2027, said former captain Sourav Ganguly.
As Virat Kohli looks to make amends in Thursday's second ODI at the Adelaide Oval, one of his favourite hunting grounds, former India international Mohammed Kaif said that Virat did not appear to be in his batting zone.
Anvay Dravid, a top-order batter-cum-wicketkeeper, has been named in Team C of the BCCI's Under-19 One-Day Challenger Trophy.
Former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is hopeful that the newly appointed India's ODI captain, Shubman Gill, will carry forward the legacy of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and other captains who served before him in the format.
Hours after Rohit made his understated retirement announcement on Instagram, Gambhir put the speculation to rest with a glowing tribute
Rohit Sharma scored a fluent 70 off 46 balls, laced with 8 boundaries and 3 sixes, helping his side comfortably chase down a target of 144.
Rahul Dravid's tribute to Rohit Sharma was equal parts witty and warm, capturing the emotion of a momentous occasion at Wankhede Stadium.
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'In Shubman's leadership, there is either "Yes" or "No". There is no place for "May Be". As a leader and captain, you need to have that assertiveness about decisions you take, and he definitely has that.'
Calm, commanding, and ever-charismatic, the 'Hitman' has ensured that his legacy is not just written in numbers, but in moments that stirred a billion hearts.
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Rohit Sharma has managed just 38 runs in four matches at an average of 9.50 in IPL 2025.
Brett Lee compared Gill's captaincy style to that of Australian legends Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh, highlighting his ability to command respect and stand firm in challenging moments.
It was a moment of immense pride and emotion for the family of Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur as she led Team India to their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title, defeating South Africa in the final at Navi Mumbai.
England skipper Ben Stokes on Thursday said the hosts don't think the absence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R Ashwin makes India any lesser side as their "ginormous" talent pool is enough to fill the void.
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Fans have flooded social media with messages, wishing Shreyas a speedy recovery.
Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.
In a country where it becomes awkward to handle the retirements of legends like Kohli and Rohit, the selectors has shown the required foresight.
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India opener and ODI vice-captain Shubman Gill has paid tribute to Rohit Sharma following his retirement from Test cricket, saying he will forever remember the lessons learned from the former captain.
Rohit Sharma on Monday thanked his long-time friend Abhishek Nayar, days after the latter was sacked as Indian team's assistant coach by the BCCI.
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Rahul Dravid had backed Shubman Gill to become India's all-format captain four years ago.
Australia batter Matthew Short believes his team's pacers will continue to exploit Virat Kohli's recent weakness outside off stump when India face Australia in the second ODI, in Adelaide, on Thursday.
Virat Kohli received a thunderous standing ovation from a capacity crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground as he strode out to bat, likely for the final time in Australia.
'This will be a testing time for Indian cricket. And I'd say this truly marks the beginning of the Gautam Gambhir era.'
Rohit Sharma's decision to retire from Test cricket was a personal one and the BCCI did not put any pressure on him to make that call, said Rajeev Shukla, vice-president of the board.
A Mumbai police officer shot and killed a hostage taker who was holding 17 children and two women in a studio. The officer fired in self-defense after the hostage taker pointed a gun at him.
Rohit called time on his red-ball career with immediate effect, bringing the curtains to a remarkable journey.
I felt India needed me in Australia, selectors should look at intent than age: Ajinkya Rahane
A short video posted by Mumbai Indians ahead of their IPL 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium has triggered fresh controversy.
Two members of a gang allegedly tasked with eliminating stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui were arrested after a gunfight in New Delhi. The suspects were taking instructions from foreign-based gangsters and had conducted reconnaissance in Mumbai and Bengaluru to track Faruqi's movements.
India captain Rohit Sharma stood down from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney in January.
As IPL 2025 enters a crucial phase, both Rohit Sharma and SRH's misfiring stars are running out of time and excuses.
It was a Mahabharat reunion of sorts at the prayer service for Pankaj Dheer at ISKCON in Juhu, northwest Mumbai, on Friday, October 17, as actors in B R Chopra's hugely successful television serial paid their respects to the actor who played Karna.
Rohit Arya, who held 17 children and two adults hostage in Mumbai, had installed motion sensors and misdirected CCTVs to protect himself, according to police.
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