India skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday confirmed that pacer Mohammed Shami’s return to international cricket could be further delayed as a swelling on his knee “has put him back a little bit in his recovery.”
After inclement weather conditions allowed only 35 overs of play in hte first three days of the second Test against Bangladesh, India adopted a never-seen-before ultra-aggressive approach to snatch a seven-wicket victory in Kanpur, and eventually complete a 2-0 whitewash of their eastern neighbours.
After Pant, Gill centuries, Ashwin’s triple strikes dent Bangladesh to 158/4 in 515-run chase
A couple of months after announcing his retirement from the shortest format following India’s 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in the Americas, Rohit Sharma said his decision was final and he has no plans of making a comeback to the format.
Gearing up for their second leg of the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle, two-time WTC finalists India, currently at the summit of the standings are leaving no loose ends.
Over the course of a 12 year period, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan curated their reputation as one of the best opening partnerships in the game’s history.
India's captain Rohit Sharma was awarded 'Men’s International Cricketer of the Year' while former head coach Rahul Dravid was named with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at Ceat Cricket Rating Awards 2023-24 here on Wednesday.
In a series where not many batters were able to find their footing, Rohit Sharma ended as the top scorer of the series with 157 runs to his name with an average of 52.33 and a strike-rate of 141.44 with two half-centuries.
In a game where the fortunes swung back and forth, India seemed to be heading towards a win after Shivam Dube smashed Wanindu Hasaranga for a six in the 47th over followed by a four in the next over by Charith Asalanka.
In Rishabh’s absence due to a horrific accident, KL donned the role in the 50-overs format for a significant period in 2023, including the ICC Men’s cricket World Cup at home and the subsequent South Africa tour.
