Rohit Sharma | DD News

October 1, 2026 10:38 AM

India vs WI 2nd ODI: Gautam Gambhir rues batting-friendly pitches after record chase

India coach Gautam Gambhir said the batting-friendly pitch in Guwahati was unfair on bowlers after his side completed the second-highest successful chase in one-day international history on Wednesday. India overhauled West Indies' 405-7 with an eight-wicket victory to seal the series, but Gambhir said the run-fest underlined the need for a fairer contest between bat and ball. "There has to be a bit more of a contest between bat and ball, because I think you talk about cricket - but this is not...

October 1, 2026 10:34 AM

Rohit Sharma becomes second fastest batter to enter 12,000 ODI runs club, first to hit 200 sixes in one country

India opener Rohit Sharma added two more milestones to his illustrious ODI career on Wednesday, becoming only the third Indian batter to score 12,000 runs in the format and the first batter in ODI history to hit 200 sixes in a single country. Rohit reached the 12,000-run mark during India’s second ODI against the West Indies at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. He achieved the milestone with a single off Roston Chase in the 16th over, reaching the landmark with his 73rd run of the in...

September 17, 2026 9:09 PM

Abhishek Sharma slams 30-ball 100; breaks Rohit Sharma’s record for fastest T20I century by an Indian

Abhishek Sharma on Thursday went past former skipper Rohit Sharma, slamming the fastest T20 International century by an Indian batter off only 30 balls during the third and final match against Afghanistan in New Delhi. The left-handed opener clobbered 10 sixes and nine fours in a whirlwind knock to break Rohit's record -- a 35-ball century which he made against Sri Lanka in December 2017. Scoring at a whopping strike-rate of 317.64, Abhishek eventually fell for 108 off 34 balls with a total of...

July 19, 2026 11:32 AM

Lord’s ODI will not be Rohit’s last, says BCCI secretary

India's team management has thrown its weight behind struggling opener Rohit Sharma amid speculation back home that Sunday's third one-day international against England at Lord's could be his last. The 39-year-old managed a laboured 26 off 47 balls on Thursday as England won the second match in Cardiff to level the three-match series. Rohit has now gone 11 ODIs without a hundred and his poor run of form raises questions about his place for next year's World Cup, which South Africa will host al...

July 17, 2026 1:21 PM

India back opener Rohit Sharma amid retirement speculation

India team management has thrown its weight behind struggling opener Rohit Sharma amid speculation back home that Sunday's third one-day international against England at Lord's could be his last. The 39-year-old managed a laboured 26 off 47 balls on Thursday as England won the second match in Cardiff to level the three-match series. Rohit has now gone 11 ODIs without a hundred and his poor run of form raises questions about his place for next year's World Cup, which South Africa will h...

June 24, 2026 2:01 AM

Padma Awards 2026: Rohit Sharma, Alka Yagnik, Vijay Amritraj among 65 honoured by President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred 65 Padma Awards at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with cricketer Rohit Sharma, singer Alka Yagnik, veteran women's hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia, tennis legend Vijay Amritraj and actor Mammootty among the prominent recipients. The ceremony was attended by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other dignitaries. The awards presented included two Padma Vi...

June 21, 2026 4:24 PM

Kohli, Bumrah named in squad for England ODIs; Jaiswal omitted

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, with senior batter Virat Kohli and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah returning to the side. The squad will be led by Shubman Gill, while Shreyas Iyer has been named vice-captain for the tour, which begins on July 14. Kohli, who sustained a hamstring injury during IPL 2026, returns after missing the recently concluded ODI series against Afghanistan. However...

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), ...