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May 5, 2026 9:54 AM

Rohit Sharma returns in style, Ryan Rickelton stars as Mumbai beat Lucknow in IPL

Former India captain Rohit Sharma made a triumphant return to the Mumbai Indians starting line-up, smashing 84 off 44 balls as he and fellow opener Ryan Rickelton set the platform for a six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League on Monday. Rohit, back after missing five matches with a hamstring injury, was ably supported by Rickelton, whose explosive 83 off 32 balls laid the foundation for Mumbai's chase at the Wankhede Stadium. Opting to bowl first after winning...

April 13, 2026 9:41 AM

IPL 2026: RCB hand MI third straight defeat; Rohit injury dents 241 chase

Half-centuries from Phil Salt and Rajat Patidar, followed by disciplined bowling, helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an IPL 2026 match at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Opting to bat, RCB posted a formidable 240/4 in 20 overs, riding on Salt’s 78 off 36 balls and Patidar’s quickfire 53 off 20. Virat Kohli added a steady 50, while Tim David remained unbeaten on 34. Salt and Kohli stitched together a 100-run opening stand, with Salt taking the aggressive ...

April 11, 2026 12:01 PM

Wouldn’t have learned the art of being a leader if it was not for MI: Rohit Sharma

Marking 15 years with the Mumbai Indians at the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit Sharma expressed heartfelt gratitude to teammates, support staff and the franchise management, crediting the team environment for shaping his leadership journey. Rohit acknowledged the collective effort behind the team’s success and the personal milestones he achieved during his long stint. “Thank you so much for making it so special. Thanks Polly (Kieron Pollard), Hardik (Pandya), Surya (Suryakumar Yadav), ...

February 3, 2026 4:31 PM

‘My effort to win matches for my country will always continue’: Rohit Sharma on Padma Shri honour

Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed his gratitude after being conferred with the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours, calling it a special moment for him and his family. He also reiterated his commitment to continue contributing to Indian cricket. “Receiving the Padma Shri is a very special moment for me and my family. I thank the Government of India for this honour. I am also grateful to all those who have played an important role in my career. My effort to win mat...

January 14, 2026 1:58 PM

Virat Kohli dethrones Rohit Sharma to reclaim top spot in ODI rankings

India batter Virat Kohli has regained the No. 1 position in the ODI batting rankings, dethroning teammate Rohit Sharma, who slipped to third place in the latest men’s rankings following India’s four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI. Kohli’s 93 off 91 balls helped the hosts complete the chase, bringing him closer to India legend Sachin Tendulkar and moving him into second place on the all-time men’s international run-scoring list. He has been in excellent form since the 5...

January 13, 2026 4:57 PM

2nd ODI: India eye series clincher in Rajkot as New Zealand look to bounce back

Following a narrow four-wicket win in the series opener at Vadodara, India will face New Zealand in Rajkot as they look to clinch the series by taking an unassailable lead in the three-match contest. The two sides will lock horns at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, a typically batting-friendly surface, where the Black Caps will aim to level the series while the hosts look to go 2-0 up. India’s playing XI for the second ODI is set to see at least one change after Washington Sundar was ruled out of t...

January 2, 2026 10:11 AM

Ashwin warns ICC of slow death of ODI cricket after 2027 World Cup

Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin has sounded a warning over the future of ODI cricket, expressing concern that the 50-over format could face a slow decline after the 2027 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. With the growing dominance of T20 leagues worldwide and the enduring appeal of Test cricket, Ashwin believes the relevance of ODIs is steadily diminishing and that the format’s long-term survival is under threat. India’s second-highest wic...

December 26, 2025 1:14 PM

VHT: Kohli makes 77 against Gujarat; Rohit suffers golden duck vs Uttarakhand

Former India skipper Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck in the first over of Mumbai’s innings against Uttarakhand in their Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group C match on Friday. Rohit was caught at deep fine leg off right-arm medium pacer Akash Madhwal Bora on the final delivery of the opening over, with Jagmohan Nagarkoti completing the catch after fumbling his initial attempt. The 38-year-old opener had made a sensational return to domestic cricket earlier this week, scoring a 62-bal...

December 7, 2025 5:26 PM

Old is gold: Kohli and Rohit shine bright

Age may not be on their side, but Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are busy proving they are not a spent force yet in the one international format they still call home. Speculation has been rife about their future, yet both Kohli, 37, and Rohit, 38, show no signs of slowing down in the twilight of their illustrious careers. Freed from the grind of test cricket and the frenzy of T20 internationals, India's elder statesmen have focused their craft on ODIs - and the returns are emphatic. Kohli's las...

December 3, 2025 10:03 AM

India aim to wrap up series as South Africa hope to blunt Rohit and Kohli

India and South Africa meet in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday, with the visitors looking to contain the Rohit Sharma–Virat Kohli partnership that proved decisive in the series opener. India took a 1-0 lead after a 17-run win in Ranchi, where the hosts posted 349/8 on the back of Virat Kohli’s 135 — his 52nd ODI hundred — and fifties from Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. A 136-run stand between Rohit and K...