Yashasvi Jaiswal's impressive ODI form puts veteran Rohit Sharma's place in the Indian team under scrutiny ahead of the England tour. Captain Shubman Gill acknowledged the selection dilemma.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 110 and Rohit Sharma made 79 as India chased down 219 with ease, winning by nine wickets. Prasidh Krishna took 5 wickets earlier.
President Droupadi Murmu will present 65 Padma Awards, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, to prominent personalities. Notable recipients include tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty, singer Alka Yagnik, cricketer Rohit Sharma, and former Supreme Court judge KT Thomas.
India captain Rohit Sharma achieved a rare fielding feat in the third ODI against Afghanistan, becoming the fourth Indian to take the first three catches of an innings. He completed the catches off Prasidh Krishna's bowling.
India captain Rohit Sharma achieved a rare feat in the third ODI against Afghanistan, becoming the fourth Indian fielder to be involved in the first three dismissals of an innings by taking all three catches at first slip. He joins Sourav Ganguly, Manoj Tiwary, and Suresh Raina in this exclusive club.
Prasidh Krishna and Rohit Sharma achieved a rare ODI feat as India dismissed Afghanistan's top three batters in the third ODI. Krishna took all three wickets, with Sharma completing all catches at first slip, marking a unique record in India's ODI history.
Despite sealing the ODI series against Afghanistan, India's final game is crucial for team management to test combinations and provide opportunities for fringe players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, who will get another batting chance after a previous failure. Arshdeep Singh may be rested, and batting order reshuffled.
Rohit Sharma became the fifth Indian batter to score 14,000 List A runs during India's ODI against Afghanistan. He achieved this milestone with a 48-run innings, bringing his total to 14,038 runs. India won the match by 170 runs, securing the series 2-0.
India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed veteran opener Rohit Sharma, emphasizing his experience and leadership despite recent form dips and age concerns. Bahutule also praised KL Rahul's adaptability and consistent performance across formats.
India's top-order batters, including Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, trained intensely in Lucknow ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan. Coach Sairaj Bahutule backed Rohit's experience, while Gill showed impressive form. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Harsh Dubey also practiced.
India's top-order batsmen, including Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, underwent rigorous net sessions at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, preparing for their upcoming match against Afghanistan. Concerns over Rohit's fitness were addressed by spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule, who emphasized his invaluable experience and leadership.
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth supports Ravindra Jadeja for the 2027 ODI World Cup despite recent struggles. He also backs Rohit Sharma to continue as captain based on form, not age, as India shapes its squad.
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth supports Ravindra Jadeja for the 2027 ODI World Cup, despite recent struggles. He also backs Rohit Sharma to continue as captain based on form, not age, as India shapes its squad.
Former England spinner Graeme Swann discusses the speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's future in elite cricket, noting it's natural for successors to be sought as players age. He highlights 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a special talent emerging in Indian cricket.
Members of the Indian men's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan, have sent messages of support to the Indian women's team ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan. They urged the 'Women in Blue' to play fearlessly and bring home the trophy.
Members of the Indian men's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan, have sent messages of support to the women's team ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan. They urged the 'Women in Blue' to play fearlessly and bring home the trophy.
Members of the Indian men's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan, have sent messages of support to the women's team ahead of their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Pakistan. They urged the players to be fearless and bring home the trophy.
Shubman Gill revealed Rohit Sharma was unfazed by his run-out during the first ODI against Afghanistan, stating the veteran opener accepted it after seeing the replay. Gill's unbeaten 84 guided India to a seven-wicket win.
Rohit Sharma achieved a significant milestone, becoming the second Indian opener after Virender Sehwag to score 16,000 international runs across formats. The achievement came during the first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamsala. He also surpassed Jacques Kallis' ODI tally.
Rohit Sharma achieved a career milestone, becoming the second Indian opener after Virender Sehwag to score 16,000 international runs across all formats. The achievement came during the first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamsala.
Rohit Sharma set a new record on Saturday, becoming the oldest Indian male cricketer to play an ODI at 39 years and 75 days. He surpassed Mohinder Amarnath's record. The match against Afghanistan was rain-shortened to 25 overs per side.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag believes Yashasvi Jaiswal is poised to become a regular in India's ODI team after Rohit Sharma's eventual departure from the format. Sehwag, along with Manoj Tiwary, sees Jaiswal as a top contender for future opening roles, despite current competition.
Rohit Sharma was run out for 8 runs as India began their chase against Afghanistan. Shubman Gill and Sharma opened the batting, with Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai bowling the first over. Despite some early boundaries, Sharma's dismissal put India under pressure.
Rohit Sharma was run out for 46 as India reached 50 runs for the loss of one wicket against Afghanistan. Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill were involved in the dismissal, with Gill calling 'NO' for a single that Sharma attempted.
