'In the last Test match... I had to be honest with myself. I wasn't hitting the ball well. I didn't want to put myself there only because we had dropped the other guys who were struggling as well.'
Rohit breaks Jayasuriya's record as opener, Kohli scores most runs in 2019.
'Rahul has got the game to do well in Test cricket, I see no reason he can't be successful in this format.'
Here is a lowdown of all the light-hearted, fun news from around the ICC World Cup.
'That is the way this game goes, you have to be open and you have to be ready to learn.'
India captain Rohit Sharma became the sixth Indian batter to go past the landmark of 10,000 runs in One-Day Internationals.
Virat Kohli's former Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate AB de Villiers has advised the struggling Indian batter to "reset" his mind
The BCCI urged the fans and media to refrain from speculating about the reason for his forced break. The five-match series begins in Hyderabad on January 25.
India captain Virat Kohli on Friday shared a picture with his team-mates with the caption 'squad' but the fans wondered 'where is Rohit Sharma?'
India claimed an unassailable 2-0 lead over England after captain Rohit Sharma's rapid hundred secured a four-wicket win in the second one-day international on Sunday.
'There is no question on the value that he brings to the side. But the management and board need to discuss how to use him...'
Shubman Gill has not just scored a double hundred; he's rewritten the record books.
India's new ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer might be forced to remain out of action for minimum three weeks
Yashasvi Jaiswal has earned a spot in TIME magazine's prestigious 'TIME100 Next' list -- recognizing emerging global leaders across various fields.
'Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed.'
India captain Rohit Sharma played down concerns around his fitness after a crucial group A match of the Champions Trophy against Pakistan. Despite a brief period off the field during the Pakistan innings, Rohit assured that his hamstring was "okay." Meanwhile, Virat Kohli's century led India to a six-wicket victory, putting them on the verge of a semifinal berth.
India's struggles against left-arm pacers continued in their high-octane clash against Pakistan during the Asia Cup 2023 at Kandy.
'Unbelievable. If you want controversy, please tell me before so I can answer accordingly'
Kohli follows Rohit into retirement: Can Next Gen stars emulate India's batting luminaries?
The cricketer with most catches in T20 cricket is former West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard with 362 catches to his name.
The once familiar sight of nimble-footed, whippywristed Indian batters dominating spin looks a distant memory, replaced by the horror of watching South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer wreak havoc by taking 17 wickets over the two Tests.
'The current policy will remain intact, as it is of paramount importance to both the nation and our institution, the BCCI.'
'Constant changes to the playing XI, batting orders, and frequent rotations prevent stability.'
Captain Shubman Gill acknowledged losing early wickets was one of the big reasons for India's loss in the rain-hit first ODI against Australia.
Shubman Gill says irat Kohli's hunger and intensity on the cricket field inspires him, and he also strives to learn from captain Rohit Sharma.
As the final ball was bowled, emotions ran high at the Kensington Oval. Rohit Sharma was overcome with joy, collapsing to the ground and tapping the outfield as tears welled up in his eyes.
While Rahul, who can bat practically anywhere in the line-up, is likely to succeed Rohit as Jaiswal's opening partner, either Gill or Karun Nair is likely to fill the void of Kohli at number four.
India ended an 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to claim the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time on June 29 last year, in Barbados.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, for the last decade and half, have complemented each other
In India's last ODI series against Sri Lanka, Rahul kept wickets in the first two matches, scoring 31 and 0, while Pant played the third game but managed only 6 runs. India could opt to include both players in the XI, but that would likely come at the expense of Iyer.
'Off to England for the World Test Championship Final with the one and only Rohit Sharma.'
Afghanistan keeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has no hesitation in admitting former KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir as the "best coach" that he has played under.
Virat Kohli, and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, lost their verification ticks on Twitter
Sunil Gavaskar also urged the misfiring Rohit Sharma to be a bit more selective about his shot-making.
Virat Kohli's career was hanging by a thread after a disappointing showing with the bat in Australia.
Images from the first One-Day International between India and England at the Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack, on Sunday.
Rohit has 807 rating points as against 828 of Kohli.
Shoaib Akhtar didn't pull any punches as he blasted Pakistan's 'brainless and clueless' team management following the six-wicket loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy.
The eight players who featured in India's World Cup triumph in 2024 will aim to repeat their magic from two years ago.
Interestingly, the BCCI kept Hardik Pandya in the loop over the decision giving clear indications that he is likely to take over as India's T20 captain.
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