Rohit Sharma Turns 39: Cricket world celebrates ‘Hitman’ as wishes pour in
As Rohit Sharma celebrates his 39th birthday, the cricket world reflects on his iconic career and lasting impact.
As Rohit Sharma celebrates his 39th birthday, the cricket world reflects on his iconic career and lasting impact.
Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni remain doubtful for the MI vs CSK IPL 2026 El Clasico at Wankhede as both teams look to climb the points table in a crucial mid-season clash.
Mumbai Indians bowling coach Paras Mhambrey provides a key update on Rohit Sharma and Mitchell Santner’s fitness ahead of the IPL clash vs Gujarat Titans, hinting at a possible return after injury concerns.
Rohit Sharma remains doubtful for MI’s clash vs PBKS as team management awaits medical assessment after his hamstring injury.
In a viral clip circulating on social media, Rohit can be seen frowning slightly with his arms loosely folded, while Ritika gestures animatedly as if explaining something to him. The light-hearted moment sparked a meme fest online.
The selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, has proposed changes to the central contract structure. The committee has recommended scrapping the A+ category (Rs 7 crore) and leaving only three categories: A, B, and C. Further clarity on the monetary changes and whether the BCCI will approve this new model is expected at the next apex council meeting.
India have not lost a bilateral ODI series at home since March 2019, when Australia famously recovered from 0-2 down to win 3-2, clinching the decider in Delhi.
India began the series with a four-wicket win in Vadodara, though the victory came at a cost.
Chasing 301, India lost opener Rohit Sharma early before skipper Shubman Gill (56) and Virat Kohli (93) stitched together a sublime, match-winning partnership of 118 runs for the second wicket.
Gill’s omission from India’s T20 World Cup squad has added an extra layer of intrigue to the series, turning the ODIs into an important platform for the 24-year-old to reassert his credentials.
