IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma scripts history, becomes the first player to… | Cricket News – The Times of India

IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma scripts history, becomes the first player to… | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma added another remarkable chapter to his illustrious career on Sunday, becoming the first capped player to feature in all 19 editions of the Indian Premier League. The milestone came during Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. While Rohit is only the second player overall to appear…

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‘No matter who you are’: Rohit Sharma’s ‘real hunger’ questioned after poor India vs New Zealand series | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘No matter who you are’: Rohit Sharma’s ‘real hunger’ questioned after poor India vs New Zealand series | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma’s lean run with the bat has sparked debate after another modest outing in the third and deciding ODI against New Zealand in Indore on Sunday. Rohit, who scored just 11 runs off 13 balls, continued a dip in form that has raised questions…

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‘Does he still have the fire?’: Rohit Sharma’s ODI future questioned after flop series | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Does he still have the fire?’: Rohit Sharma’s ODI future questioned after flop series | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s Rohit Sharma (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Rohit Sharma walked into the three-match ODI series against New Zealand with form firmly on his side and expectations riding high. Four fifty-plus scores in his previous six ODI innings had underlined that the veteran opener was still timing the ball as sweetly as ever. But the series told…

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‘People called him heavy but …’: Ex-India teammate defends Rohit Sharma’s body type, praises fitness comeback | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘People called him heavy but …’: Ex-India teammate defends Rohit Sharma’s body type, praises fitness comeback | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma. (Image: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma‘s renewed focus on fitness has silenced lingering doubts about his place in India’s ODI set-up, with former spinner Amit Mishra strongly backing the Indian opener and challenging conventional perceptions around body type and athleticism.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Questions around Rohit’s conditioning had…

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‘Felt strange’: Ex-KKR teammate asks why Gautam Gambhir did not ‘credit’ Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for ODI series win | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Felt strange’: Ex-KKR teammate asks why Gautam Gambhir did not ‘credit’ Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for ODI series win | Cricket News – The Times of India

Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli Former India batter Robin Uthappa said he felt “strange” that the Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir did not mention Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the press conference after India won the third ODI against South Africa and sealed the series 2-1.Kohli finished the series…

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‘Who is better than Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli?’: Harbhajan warns India against sidelining icons for 2027 ODI World Cup | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Who is better than Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli?’: Harbhajan warns India against sidelining icons for 2027 ODI World Cup | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has issued a loud and clear message to Indian cricket’s think-tank: do not look beyond Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli when planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Instead of contemplating a transition that sidelines the two modern-day giants, Harbhajan insists…

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IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli in focus as India brace for Proteas fightback in Raipur | Cricket News – The Times of India

IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli in focus as India brace for Proteas fightback in Raipur | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma, left, and Virat Kohli greet each other between the wickets during the first ODI cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at JSCA International Stadium Complex, in Ranchi, Jharkhand. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India heads into the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur on Wednesday with a mix of…

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‘Why talk about Virat Kohli’s future?’: Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak shuts down noise, hints at India’s 2027 ODI World Cup plans | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Why talk about Virat Kohli’s future?’: Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak shuts down noise, hints at India’s 2027 ODI World Cup plans | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli and Sitanshu Kotak NEW DELHI: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak issued a firm and pointed rebuttal to growing speculation around Virat Kohli’s long-term ODI future, insisting that the conversation “should not exist” given the superstar’s fitness, form and continued dominance in 50-over cricket.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In the…

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