IND vs AUS 4th Test: India slip after Jasprit Bumrah blitz at MCG Pacer reduces Oz to 91/6 before dropped chances allow hosts to end Day 4 at 228-9 with lead of 333 The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024
Boxing Day Test: Tall order on tricky pitch as India stare at tough chase vs Australia Rohit Co. need to register the highest successful chase at 'The G' to win 4th Test The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024
Captain vs captain showdown! Pat Cummins outwits Rohit Sharma in record-breaking battle NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins has set a new record for the most dismissals of an opposing captain in Test cricket, having dismissed India’s Rohit Sharma six times. Cummins' latest dismissal of Rohit in the captain-versus-captain battle surpassed the previous record of five dismissals held by Richie Benaud against… The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024
'Jaddu, daant mat dikha jyada yaar usko' - Rohit Sharma's stump mic gold to Ravindra Jadeja Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Australia captain Pat Cummins on Day 4 of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Melbourne on Sunday, but the Indian spinner's name caught the attention of social media users only when one of captain Rohit Sharma's instructions on the field was caught by stump microphone. The Times of India · Dec 29, 2024
'Poor kid needs reassurance, not blank stares or frustration': Ex-Australia cricketers to Rohit Sharma after Yashasvi Jaiswal's drop catches NEW DELHI: Young Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal found himself at the center of attention on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test after dropping three crucial catches, but the overwhelming response from former players and experts has been one of empathy and encouragement. The Times of India · Dec 29, 2024
'If he doesn't make runs in second innings ...': Former Australia batter warns Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh has issued a blunt ultimatum to Indian captain Rohit Sharma, asserting that the second innings of the ongoing Melbourne Test could determine the veteran's future in Test cricket. Waugh's comments come amid Sharma's extended batting slump and growing criticism of his leadership during… The Times of India · Dec 29, 2024
'Made a mistake': Ex-cricketers on Rohit Sharma's poor form NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Atul Wassan has voiced his concerns over India captain Rohit Sharma’s recent struggles, pointing to a key mistake in his comeback strategy during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Wassan believes that Rohit’s decision to bat at number six, instead of his usual opening role, upon returning to the… The Times of India · Dec 28, 2024
Rohit Sharma faces an uncertain future should he fail in the second essay at MCG MELBOURNE: Captain Rohit Sharma may still be calling the shots on the field but as a Test batsman, he finds himself in a very lonely place right now. After Friday's failed attempt to recover from a prolonged slump by reclaiming his regular opening slot, the talk over his immediate future… The Times of India · Dec 28, 2024
Sunil Gavaskar decodes reason behind India skipper Rohit Sharma's poor form NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has shed light on the reason behind India captain Rohit Sharma's recent struggles with form. Gavaskar expressed apprehension about Rohit's declining reflexes during the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne. The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
'Rohit Sharma given a chance to get into form': Sanjay Manjrekar slams India's cricket culture NEW DELHI: One of the main problems with Indian cricket, according to former player Sanjay Manjrekar, is that every effort is made to get the best players back into form. He criticized captain Rohit Sharma's choice to open after subpar performances in the middle order. The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
Will Rohit Sharma drop himself before Sydney Test? NEW DELHI: It appears that Rohit Sharma is at the end of his game. "Tough times for him," the legendary Sunil Gavaskar said while on air with broadcasters '7Cricket'. The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
IND vs AUS, 4th Test Day 2 Highlights: India stare down the barrel after another familiar collapse at MCG NEW DELHI: A familiar collapse unfolded for India as they were left reeling at 164/5 on day two of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The turning point came with the inexplicable run-out of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was in sublime touch. A mix-up with… The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
Captaincy, clarity, and confidence: Rohit Sharma in turmoil MELBOURNE: India's morning-and-a-half at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday (27 December) felt like an endless drag. Not that we haven't seen many under Rohit Sharma's captaincy already, but this one was a step ahead as the visitors just let the game slip away and had a terrible period… The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
'You've got to be switched on': Ricky Ponting slams Rohit Sharma's shot selection NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma's pull shot is one of the most iconic and aesthetically pleasing strokes in cricket. It has become synonymous with his batting style and is a key weapon in his arsenal across all formats. The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024 IND vs AUS: Day after 'shoulder-bump', Virat Kohli inspires team and fans on Day 2 at MCG - Watch NEW DELHI: A day after being fined for shoulder-bumping 19-year-old Australian debutant Sam Konstas, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli showcased his leadership by giving a pep talk to the team ahead of the second day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024 Rohit Sharma's form directly impacting his captaincy: Former chief selector NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma's woeful form continued with another dismissal for a low score in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG on Friday.
AAP · Dec 27, 2024 Run out shocker, Rohit's run of outs cruel India After a terrible start, India had steadied their first innings on Friday when the Jaiswal-Kohli run out shocker killed the fightback.
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024 Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma's return to opening slot lasts five balls NEW DELHI: The batting position changed. The woeful form did not. India captain Rohit Sharma's return to the opening slot ended on a disastrous note on the second day of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG on Friday.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 IND vs AUS 4th Test: 'Rohit Sharma has four innings to save his Test career' - says Monty Panesar NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma is undoubtedly going through a tough twilight period of his cricket career both as a captain as well as a batter. He will look to resurrect it by possibly returning to his customary position as an opener in the ongoing Melbourne Test in hope of runs…
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 Babar Azam makes history, becomes third player after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to secure elusive feat NEW DELHI: Pakistani batter Babar Azam on Thursday achieved a remarkable milestone by joining an exclusive group of cricketers who have accumulated over 4,000 runs across all three international cricket formats.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 Watch: When Sam Konstas chose Virat Kohli over Steve Smith NEW DELHI: As Australian opener Sam Konstas made a dazzling debut against India in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Thursday, his knock was also marked by an on-field altercation with Virat Kohli.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma confronts Marnus Labuschagne over pitch running - Watch NEW DELHI: In a high-tension encounter on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India captain Rohit Sharma confronted Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne over running on the pitch while taking runs.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 'Gully cricket khel raha hai kya?': Captain Rohit Sharma rebukes Yashasvi Jaiswal at MCG NEW DELHI: The opening day of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was brimming with intensity and drama as Australia and India locked horns in a series-defining encounter.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 'Has ke baat nahi karna inse': Virat Kohli's fiery instructions to Mohammed Siraj at MCG NEW DELHI: India's star batter Virat Kohli was at his animated best on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, delivering stern instructions to his teammates during a tense first session.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma, Pat Cummins await MCG deliverance MELBOURNE: "Look, hard to say. In terms of form, no. Not for me to answer." The question had been rhetorical, whether India's captain Rohit Sharma would be under pressure going into the fourth Test because of his lack of runs, and Pat Cummins had done well to avoid the potential…