How will the India Pakistan Champions Trophy game in Dubai play out today?
It is now-or-never for the now senior-most superstar batter to produce an all-timer series that justifies his talent.
A probable lack of solution for his recurring struggles with the ball outside the off-stump prompted Virat Kohli to take retirement from Test cricket
IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Friday
'...with the Champions Trophy ahead, they have a great opportunity to showcase their abilities and prove how they can still win matches for India.'
Delhi Capitals snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as Mumbai Indians pulled off a stunning 12-run comeback win in a thrilling IPL 2025 match.
India's Test team has entered a bold new era - one without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, or Ravichandran Ashwin - and the message from new head coach Gautam Gambhir is clear: it's time to fight, not just play.
Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard has defended Rohit Sharma's recent struggles in IPL 2025, saying the veteran batter should not be judged on a few low scores.
'Rohit Sharma and I have been playing together for so many years -- he knows what kind of personality I have and how much I have cricket awareness.'
At the mega auction, Mumbai Indians made some strategic buys, in a bid to build a strong team around their solid Indian core consisting of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jaspreet Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma.
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Australia legend Steve Waugh believes under-fire Rohit Sharma can't afford to be 'complacent or relax' if he wants to continue serving Indian cricket.
Gujarat Titans skipper Gill is expected to captain India on the Test tour of England following the retirement of Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant is likely to be his deputy.
Jaffer appreciated Ashwani's skill-set, as someone capable of bowling close to 140 kmph, having a great bouncer and yorker.
'I think Rohit should play aggressively. You saw how he batted in the ODI World Cup -- he was attacking even in the final. So, I believe his approach will remain the same.'
Plenty of hopes will rest on the young shoulders of opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who, at the age of just 23, has earned a reputation as one of the world's best openers in the longest format of the game.
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Following the T20I series, the teams will play two Tests, which form a part of the 2021-23 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Mohali will host the first Test from March 4 to 8, while the second Test will be played in Bengaluru from March 12 to 16.
Shreyas Iyer has consistently excelled with the bat in knockout matches in white ball cricket across formats.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, leading her team with determination, replicated the iconic pose of Rohit Sharma's T20 World Cup triumph, proudly hoisting the WPL trophy.
'First, Pakistan was knocked out of the tournament, and now, the final is out of Pakistan.'
England captain Jos Buttler has defended the presence of families on long overseas tours.
Ishant Sharma is backing Jasprit Bumrah to lead the Indian team on the tour of England.
Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in Mumbai Indians' history books on Sunday, surpassing Lasith Malinga to become the franchise's all-time leading wicket-taker.
'The reasons being given for not having our COO and tournament director on stage for the final presentation make no sense to us.'
India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav was named the icon player for the Triumph Knights Mumbai NorthEast, while Shreyas Iyer went to SoBo Mumbai Falcons.
Sitting in the row in front of Chahal was actor Vivek Oberoi.
Suryakumar Yadav will captain Mumbai Indians in their opening IPL match against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday
The big-hitting former batter also lauded Rohit for dropping himself from the Sydney Test, saying it was a selfless act.
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.
There are some speculations over some rejigging in the A+ category following the retirement of stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja from T20 Internationals.
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There are at least six contenders for a couple of reserve middle-order slots for the five-Test series in England, starting in June.
Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable chapter in his illustrious career.
'When the team is playing in the Champions Trophy and doing well, this is the time when one needs to support Team India.' 'These comments shouldn't be passed.'
No side has won the IPL title after finishing fourth on the points table. Will Mumbai be able to break that jinx?
India's spinners were the key architects of the bowling performance. Varun Chakravarthy (2/45) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) were the standout performers, while Jadeja (1/30) and Axar Patel (0/29 in 8 overs) kept the pressure on with their economical spells.
'It's not really up to Rohit Sharma.' 'The chairman of selectors has the power to do what's best for Indian cricket, so it's not so much about Rohit himself deciding what should be the future.'
Suryakumar Yadav etched his name in the record books, becoming only the fifth Indian batter to surpass 8,000 runs in T20 cricket with a scintillating display in the Indian Premier League.
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