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Rohit's hilarious advice to Kuldeep ahead of T20 World Cup

Rohit's hilarious advice to Kuldeep ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Rohit Sharma offered a hilarious piece of advice to spinner Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the T20 World Cup this year from February 7.

Rohit reflects on missing T20 World Cup, tough selection calls

Rohit reflects on missing T20 World Cup, tough selection calls

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Former India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said watching T20 World Cup from the sidelines for the first time in his career will be a "strange" experience as he reflected on the difficult selection calls and leadership decisions that defined his captaincy tenure.

Will we see Rohit Sharma opening the innings in IPL?

Will we see Rohit Sharma opening the innings in IPL?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, on Sunday, hinted that he might open the innings at some stage in the ongoing Indian Premier League but that will totally depend on the need of the team.

New ODI skipper Rohit's advice to his players...

New ODI skipper Rohit's advice to his players...

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Rohit Sharma urged his players to be innovative and challenge themselves

Rohit Sharma to lead Mumbai against Hyderabad

Rohit Sharma to lead Mumbai against Hyderabad

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Middle-order batsman Rohit Sharma will lead Mumbai in the absence of regular skipper Ajit Agarkar in their Ranji Trophy Group A match against hosts Hyderabad from November 24. Agarkar was ruled out of the game following an injury.

Kohli praises Rohit Sharma's batting

Kohli praises Rohit Sharma's batting

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

India captain Virat Kohli, on Sunday, hailed his deputy Rohit Sharma for his superlative batting display, saying it is easy to chase down any target when the Mumbai batsman is at the other end.

Is Rohit Leaving Mumbai Indians?

Is Rohit Leaving Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Why was there a clamour for Rohit memorabilia in the Mumbai Indians dressing room?

IPL 2026: Rohit, Rickelton fashion Mumbai Indians' commanding win over Kolkata Knight Riders

IPL 2026: Rohit, Rickelton fashion Mumbai Indians' commanding win over Kolkata Knight Riders

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored half-centuries as Kolkata Knight Riders posted a total of 220 for 4 against Mumbai Indians in their IPL match.

Virat Kohli creates history with record 30th SENA ODI half-century

Virat Kohli creates history with record 30th SENA ODI half-century

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Virat Kohli has added another landmark to his remarkable ODI career by becoming the Indian batter with the most half-centuries in SENA countries -- South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia.

2nd ODI: Joe Root's unbeaten 99 helps England down India, level series 1-1

2nd ODI: Joe Root's unbeaten 99 helps England down India, level series 1-1

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Joe Root anchored England's chase with an unbeaten 99 as the hosts defeated India by four wickets in the second ODI to level the three-match series in Cardiff on Thursday.

England All-Rounder Jacob Bethell To Miss The Hundred With Injury

England All-Rounder Jacob Bethell To Miss The Hundred With Injury

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the 2026 edition of The Hundred due to a knee injury sustained during the recent one-day international series against India.

IPL 2026 Preview: Tragedy, Redemption and Kohli-Rohit Spotlight

IPL 2026 Preview: Tragedy, Redemption and Kohli-Rohit Spotlight

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A preview of the 2026 IPL season, highlighting the challenges faced by defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the redemption quests of legacy teams, the relevance of veteran players, and the emergence of future stars.

BCCI Secretary On 2027 World Cup Roadmap: Not For Public Consumption

BCCI Secretary On 2027 World Cup Roadmap: Not For Public Consumption

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated that India's roadmap for the 2027 World Cup, including discussions on senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, is confidential and not for public consumption. He also clarified that the BCCI adheres strictly to the Government of India's policies regarding bilateral tours, such as the potential resumption of ties with Bangladesh, without concern for the political situation in other countries.

'In T20Is, you don't need 100s and 50s': Rohit Sharma

'In T20Is, you don't need 100s and 50s': Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

India have found their batting template for the T20 World Cup, skipper Rohit Sharma said after the team beat Bangladesh

India vs New Zealand T20, Raipur: I am following in Rohit bhai's footsteps: Abhishek Sharma

India vs New Zealand T20, Raipur: I am following in Rohit bhai's footsteps: Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Abhishek Sharma has been outstanding with the bat in T20 Internationals, having smashed two centuries and seven fifties to amass 1199 runs at a phenomenal strike rate of 190.92.

Rahane blames 1 big mistake for Team India's Test decline

Rahane blames 1 big mistake for Team India's Test decline

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane believes India's recent Test struggles stem from the departure of senior players, emphasising the need for a core of seven to eight experienced cricketers in the longer format.

Lewis helped me settle down: Rohit Sharma

Lewis helped me settle down: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, who steered the defending champions to their first win of the season with a 52-ball 94, credited West Indian Evin Lewis for allowing him to settle down on the crease in the Indian Premier League clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

All talk about ODI's future is nonsense: Rohit Sharma

All talk about ODI's future is nonsense: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma believes ODIs are an important and integral part of the game.

Bangladesh skipper Litton Das unlocks new milestone

Bangladesh skipper Litton Das unlocks new milestone

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

In the all-time list, Litton is the 19th-highest run-getter in T20I cricket.

Rohit Escapes to Paradise After Champions Trophy Win

Rohit Escapes to Paradise After Champions Trophy Win

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Rohit Sharma has hit pause on the cricketing chaos for a well-earned family escape to the Maldives.

From 2007 Glory to 2022 Drama: Rohit Revisits India-Pak T20 WC Memories

From 2007 Glory to 2022 Drama: Rohit Revisits India-Pak T20 WC Memories

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Former India captain Rohit Sharma described the 2007 T20 World Cup games as his favourite T20 World Cup fixture against Pakistan.

Is Gavaskar Why Rohit Failed In Australia?

Is Gavaskar Why Rohit Failed In Australia?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

An angry Rohit complained about Gavaskar being 'too negative' about his form in Australia, claiming that external pressure impacted his focus!

Not retiring from ODIs, declares Rohit

Not retiring from ODIs, declares Rohit

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Rohit Sharma dismissed the speculations about his career after winning the Champions Trophy, saying that he is not quitting One-Day Internationals anytime soon.

Rohit recounts 'gift' Team India gave Australia at T20 WC

Rohit recounts 'gift' Team India gave Australia at T20 WC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Rohit slammed 92 runs off just 41 balls, which was laced with eight maximums and seven boundaries in his innings at a strike rate of 224.39

Rohit Sharma reveals India's No 4 nightmare!

Rohit Sharma reveals India's No 4 nightmare!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

India are struggling to find a batter for the No. 4 slot, something that has also troubled them in the previous edition in 2019 in England.

'I love that team': Who's Rohit talking about?

'I love that team': Who's Rohit talking about?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Indian batter and former ODI skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his excitement for the tour to Australia and how much he loves playing against the current 50-over world champions.

Aakash Chopra hints at end of Rohit's ODI reign

Aakash Chopra hints at end of Rohit's ODI reign

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Calling it the formal start of Gill's era, Chopra also wondered what the change means for Rohit Sharma, whose place in India's long-term plans could now depend solely on form and fitness.

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya out with back spasm; Suryakumar Yadav leads Mumbai Indians

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya out with back spasm; Suryakumar Yadav leads Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya missed a crucial IPL match due to a back spasm, with Suryakumar Yadav stepping in as captain. Rohit Sharma returned to the team after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Rohit-inspired Mumbai decimate Sikkim in Vijay Hazare

Rohit-inspired Mumbai decimate Sikkim in Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Dazzling Rohit Sharma hits 155 as Mumbai decimate Sikkim by 8 wickets

Rohit gifts bat, inspires Mumbai youngsters Mhatre, Sarfaraz

Rohit gifts bat, inspires Mumbai youngsters Mhatre, Sarfaraz

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma bonded and practiced with youngsters Ayush Mhatre and Indian Test batter Sarfaraz Khan on Tuesday.

Selectors to weigh Pant's white-ball comeback, Hardik's fitness for Windies series

Selectors to weigh Pant's white-ball comeback, Hardik's fitness for Windies series

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

National selectors are set to convene in New Delhi to finalise India's ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming home series against West Indies, with Rishabh Pant's potential white-ball return and Hardik Pandya's fitness being the primary discussion points.

Fear of failure might have crept into all of us: Rohit

Fear of failure might have crept into all of us: Rohit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

It could be fear of failure among country's elite batters that led to India's global title drought between 2011 and 2024, T20 World Cup winning former skipper Rohit Sharma said on Friday.

Why Hardik Pandya May Leave Mumbai Indians

Why Hardik Pandya May Leave Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Under-fire Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya, reportedly mentally stressed and exhausted, is considering leaving the franchise after a disastrous IPL season.

BCCI Central Contracts: Kohli, Rohit demoted to Grade B; Gill in Grade A

BCCI Central Contracts: Kohli, Rohit demoted to Grade B; Gill in Grade A

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The BCCI has introduced a revised central contract system, under which the Grade A+ category has been discontinued.

New Captain Shubman Gill Greets Rohit, Kohli In Style

New Captain Shubman Gill Greets Rohit, Kohli In Style

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill warmly greeted senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the Indian team's departure to Australia for a white-ball series.

Rohit back in Ranji Trophy after a decade!

Rohit back in Ranji Trophy after a decade!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma and young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal were named in Mumbai's squad for their Ranji Trophy fixture against Jammu and Kashmir.

Kohli's role as batter will remain the same: Rohit Sharma

Kohli's role as batter will remain the same: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

India's new T20 captain Rohit Sharma doesn't foresee any change in Virat Kohli's role as a batter in the new set-up and expects his predecessor to continue dishing out impactful performances.

'Don't walk out now, Rohit'

'Don't walk out now, Rohit'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan shared his thoughts on skipper Rohit Sharma's retirement after the completion of the ongoing series.

Ganguly backs Gill's appointment as ODI skipper

Ganguly backs Gill's appointment as ODI skipper

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'He doesn't play T20 cricket. So, he will not be a part of the World Cup in 2026 in India. But when they go to 2027 in South Africa, he will be 40 years old. And that's a big number in sport.'

'When it's your day, you make it count': Jaiswal's big message

'When it's your day, you make it count': Jaiswal's big message

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

With limited opportunities coming his way in the ODI format, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal said his focus was on making his starts count as he smashed a fine unbeaten century to guide India to a nine-wicket win in the third match against Afghanistan in Chennai on Saturday.