'It's always nice to talk cricket. The more you talk, the more you learn.'
VVS Laxman recalled how Rohit Sharma evolved both as a batsman and skipper since playing his first IPL with Deccan Chargers.
The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is expected to be held in Riyadh at the end of this month, according to sources.
A dominant Australia hammered India by 10 wickets in the day-night second Test on Sunday to level the five-match series 1-1.
'There are some potential talks which is going on and which is definitely authentic.' 'But it all depends on the two franchises to come up with a conclusion and allow the players to move for their own betterment.'
Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma and coach Ricky Ponting discuss the team's chances in IPL Season 9. Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com listens in.
Ajinkya Rahane, who was appointed KKR captain and led Mumbai into the Ranji Trophy semi-finals and scored 467 runs, said he would carry the confidence from domestic cricket into the upcoming edition of the IPL.
'Nothing will be wasted during this tournament, we will look back at other tournaments that have not gone our way and some of the work we have done at the back end of the tournaments that set us up for wins the following year.'
It was on this day in 2017 when India's batting sensation Rohit Sharma shred the Sri Lankan bowling attack to pieces as he smashed his third double hundred in One-Day Internationals. India vice-captain Rohit hit a magnificent 208 against Sri Lanka at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on December 13, 2017 in an innings many will remember for a long, long time.
Defending champions Mumbai Indians in all likelihood will be retaining skipper Rohit Sharma along with Pandya brothers, Hardik and Krunal, while under- performing Delhi Daredevils may keep Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer in their stable ahead of the IPL auction on January 27.
Rohit Sharma believes T20 cricket has changed and there is no role for anchors left in the format.
According to journalist Boria Majumdar, Rohit returned to Mumbai because his father was suffering from COVID-19.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have a chance to cement their status as two of the best to play the 20-over format.
In-form Karun Nair's career could see a resurrection.
Kohli, widely considered one of the batting greats of the modern game, has managed just two centuries in the last five years and only two fifties in his last 12 innings in the longest format.
This is only the second time that Punjab Kings reached the IPL final, while it is the fourth time that RCB have made it to the title clash.
Shardul also had a grand Sangeet and Haldi ceremony over the weekend, pictures of which went viral.
The first day's play of the first Test between India and New Zealand has been called off without a ball being bowled because of rain.
Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a sparkling 84 not out as an inspired Mumbai Indians cruised to a six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders to open their account in the ninth season of Indian Premier League in Kolkata, on Wednesday.
India vice-captain Rohit Sharma asserted that the team will do everything it can to repeat history by winning the T20 World Cup, beginning October 17.
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan said that India vice-captain Rohit Sharma did not lack in hard work in his early years even though his body language suggested a "relaxed" attitude to his batting.
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians' class and pedigree will once again be tested when they take on an unpredictable Punjab Kings.
India managed to keep the five-Test series level at 1-1 heading into the Boxing day Test in Melbourne, the fragility of their top order remains a major concern for the tourists.
'He's got a lot of time ahead of him'
Rohit Sharma, who made his India debut under Rahul Dravid's leadership back way in 2007, remembers that moment vividly and is hoping to create many happy memories in their new partnership.
India skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged that he could not match the expected batting standards in the ongoing IPL but instead of indulging in over-thinking, his endeavour was to stay in the right zone and keep working on his flaws.
Ravichandran Ashwin's World Cup hopes got a big boost after he was picked in the Indian squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia.
A look at the best catches of the match...
Mumbai Indians will look to address their poor death over bowling when they take on a resurgent Gujarat Titans.
Mumbai Indians fans, be prepared to see more skipper Rohit Sharma's daughter.
Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma celebrated his team finishing top of the IPL league standings with his daughter Samaira and wife Ritika, in Mumbai on Sunday.
BCCI president Anurag Thakur and India players Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Kedar Jadhav and Manish Pandey visited the 124 Sikh Battalion Territorial Army headquarter in New Delhi. After interacting with the jawans, the players also played cricket with the kids of army officers. "I thoroughly enjoyed playing a knock with the children. It is great to see the enthusiasm of these kids and I would like to wish them best of luck for all their future endeavors," Rohit Sharma said.
Mumbai Indians pacer Trent Boult is not sure if skipper Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Hardik Pandya would feature in their next IPL game against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday but said both of them are recovering well.
MI WAGs could be seen giving high-fives in celebration of the team's third consecutive victory.
Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma says the team cannot be dependent on him alone to perform in every match and it is time other players put up their hands and started delivering.
Faltering Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians desperate to resurrect IPL campaign
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja could do with a break, which will allow India to try out new players in the Caribbean.
Rohit Sharma is likely to miss his third game in a row when Mumbai Indians take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday with both teams aiming to secure their spot in the IPL play-offs.
Mumbai Indians will be looking for an ideal playing eleven to end their five-match losing streak when they take on Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Mumbai on Saturday.
Rohit Sharma returned to India's playing XI for the third Test
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