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'Rohit, Kohli Will Be Forced To Retire If They Don't Quit'

'Rohit, Kohli Will Be Forced To Retire If They Don't Quit'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'Will any coach think of keeping out Rohit and Kohli from the ODI team? That means there is something going on within the team against the two players.' Manoj Tiwary, who played 12 ODIs and three T20Is for India, said iconic players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli deserve greater respect.

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Rajaneesh Gupta lists the amazing numbers that make Rohit Sharma one of the finest ODI batters of his time.

Dhoni Or Rohit? Who Is India's Most Successful T20 Captain?

Dhoni Or Rohit? Who Is India's Most Successful T20 Captain?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Rohit Sharma holds the record for leading India to the most victories in T20 Internationals.

BCCI extends chief selector Agarkar's tenure till 2026

BCCI extends chief selector Agarkar's tenure till 2026

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Ajit Agarkar's contract as the chief selector was renewed before IPL 2025 taking into account Team India's successful showing during his tenure.

Duleep Trophy: Jaiswal slams fifty; Shreyas Iyer fails again

Duleep Trophy: Jaiswal slams fifty; Shreyas Iyer fails again

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Central Zone advanced to the Duleep Trophy final by virtue of their first innings lead in the drawn match against West Zone.

Kohli, Rohit to retire from ODIs after Australia tour?

Kohli, Rohit to retire from ODIs after Australia tour?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

'Kohli and Rohit do not fit in our plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.'

'The way they put their body on the line, love it'

'The way they put their body on the line, love it'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has lauded the energy and commitment of his teammates on the opening day of training ahead of the Asia Cup

Who Will Captain India Next?

Who Will Captain India Next?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, K L Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya: Who will succeed Rohit Sharma after he retires?

'Rohit will quit after ODI WC, Gill will succeed him'

'Rohit will quit after ODI WC, Gill will succeed him'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Kaif expects Rohit's retirement after 2027 ODI World Cup, picks his replacement

'Dhoni No 1 India captain; Kohli fifth'

'Dhoni No 1 India captain; Kohli fifth'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Ambati Rayudu picked Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's best ever captain ahead of the likes of Sourav Ganguly and Kapil Dev.

Kohli did a magnificent job as India captain: Shastri

Kohli did a magnificent job as India captain: Shastri

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Former coach Ravi Shastri praised Virat Kohli's tenure as India's captain, stating that he did he a 'magnificent job' both as a skipper and a batter.

'Pant Or Rahul Should Captain India'

'Pant Or Rahul Should Captain India'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Bumrah is not the right option for captain.' 'All the pressure to deliver is on his shoulders. So taking on the mantle of captain will be added pressure.'

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Will Rohit Sharma get one final opportunity to salvage his Test career?

Gill: More Dhoni Than Kohli

Gill: More Dhoni Than Kohli

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

A few months after his U-19 World Cup heroics, three senior journalists sought his cellphone number, which he readily provided -- only, he gave three different, but similar, numbers to the three of them!

Pollard hails 'Hitman': 'Rohit knows what he wants'

Pollard hails 'Hitman': 'Rohit knows what he wants'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard says Rohit Sharma's pride in performance will always be a driving factor in his career.

'Pain is just an emotion': Stokes refuses to back down

'Pain is just an emotion': Stokes refuses to back down

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Stokes took his first five-wicket haul for eight years in India's first innings, an impressive feat given his recent injury issues.

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Calls Dhoni the 'OG'

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Calls Dhoni the 'OG'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Dhoni, a popular figure in Chennai, especially among IPL fans, has been given the moniker 'Thala' having led Chennai Super Kings to 5 India Premier League titles.

'Be in love with the grind and the game will give back'

'Be in love with the grind and the game will give back'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Indian captain Shubman Gill and his teammates also revelled in the win and expressed their pride and joy on social media handles.

What makes June 23 so special for Rohit Sharma?

What makes June 23 so special for Rohit Sharma?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Eighteen years ago, a soft-spoken 20-year-old from Mumbai walked into international cricket with little fanfare.

India over-relying on Bumrah, warns Azhar

India over-relying on Bumrah, warns Azhar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Across the first Test at Leeds, which India lost by five wickets, the visitors were relying heavily on Bumrah for wickets and cutting the flow of runs.

'Gill Will Learn As Captain'

'Gill Will Learn As Captain'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'Nobody comes as a complete captain.'

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.

'Sahi track pe aa ja, jaise pehle tha': Sachin to Shaw

'Sahi track pe aa ja, jaise pehle tha': Sachin to Shaw

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Rumours swirled about his off-field distractions and poor company, something Shaw himself acknowledged in a candid interview

'Take your time': Shastri's words of wisdom for Gill

'Take your time': Shastri's words of wisdom for Gill

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'It's never easy, but I think he will learn from this exposure.'

Pataudi Medal for England-India series' winning captain

Pataudi Medal for England-India series' winning captain

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

With the planned ceremony not going ahead in the UK, a formal announcement on the renaming of the trophy is scheduled for June 19, on the eve of the series-opener at Leeds.

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With the emergence of their battery of fast bowlers, India have turned the tide at Lord's with two of their victories coming from their last three Tests -- in 2014 and 2021.

All eyes on ECB: Who will present the Pataudi medal?

All eyes on ECB: Who will present the Pataudi medal?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Pataudi medal was an afterthought, ECB should have done better: Farokh Engineer

'Bumrah has to play if he's fit'

'Bumrah has to play if he's fit'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

If series is on the line and Bumrah is fit, he has to play: Ian Bell

'Felt strange...' Kapil on renaming of Pataudi Trophy

'Felt strange...' Kapil on renaming of Pataudi Trophy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev on Wednesday expressed his surprise at the renaming of the Pataudi Trophy as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, calling the decision "strange."

'Be the best batter you can be': Karthik's advice to Gill

'Be the best batter you can be': Karthik's advice to Gill

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Former wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik believes Shubman Gill is yet to realise the 'enormity' of what it means to be India's Test captain.

'Kohli-Rohit absence will be a massive boost for England'

'Kohli-Rohit absence will be a massive boost for England'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Moeen called Kohli a "pioneer" in Test cricket, adding that his crowd-pulling ability was only second to Sachin Tendulkar.

'Rohit will captain India in Champions Trophy, WTC Final'

'Rohit will captain India in Champions Trophy, WTC Final'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed that Rohit will captain India in the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in Pakistan and the WTC Final which will be played at Lord's in June 2025.

'Shubman Gill will be a mix of both Rohit and Kohli'

'Shubman Gill will be a mix of both Rohit and Kohli'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

India's new Test captain Shubman Gill is a mix of his predecessors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli but he will be 'very much his own man' in the middle, said Jos Buttler.

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Gibbs said leadership develops with time, and Gill possesses the composure to grow into the role.

'Hardik Pandya to captain India in Sri Lanka T20I series'

'Hardik Pandya to captain India in Sri Lanka T20I series'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Hardik Pandya is all set to lead India in the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, starting on July 27.

Virat Kohli -- the name that guarantees theatre

Virat Kohli -- the name that guarantees theatre

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Having succeeded Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's Test captain, "King Kohli" overhauled India's approach to turn the team into a ruthless juggernaut that did not rely anymore on designer dustbowls to win Test matches.

Vote! Who Should Captain India In T20s?

Vote! Who Should Captain India In T20s?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

There are a lot of candidates who are in contention for the post but Hardik Pandya is currently the top pick.

Ranveer, Farhan doff hat to Kohli

Ranveer, Farhan doff hat to Kohli

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'Congratulations on an incredibly inspirational Test career and thank you for the memories Champ! @virat.kohli.'

Vote! Who Will Be India's Test Captain?

Vote! Who Will Be India's Test Captain?

Rediff.com8 May 2025

As India prepares for its upcoming five Test series against England, the selection committee faces a crucial decision regarding the team's leadership. Who should be the next India captain in red ball cricket?

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.' 'If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'