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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...

November 19, 2025 4:41 PM

Daryl Mitchell replaces Rohit as top-ranked men’s ODI batter, Bumrah retains No. 1 spot in Tests

New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell has replaced Rohit Sharma as the top-ranked batter in the latest ICC Men’s ODI rankings, while India pacer Jasprit Bumrah continues to hold the No. 1 position in the Test bowlers’ rankings. Mitchell has become the first New Zealand player since Glenn Turner in 1979 to reach the top of the men’s ODI batting rankings, following his match-winning century against the West Indies in the series opener. Before being ruled out of the series due to a groin injury, Mi...

October 23, 2025 1:18 PM

Rohit Sharma surpasses Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-getter in ODIs

Star India batter Rohit Sharma surpassed former captain Sourav Ganguly to become India's third-highest run-getter in ODIs. The veteran batter finally gave fans something to cheer about after a single-digit outing at Perth against Australia in the first ODI. During the second ODI, the 'Hitman' was not his usual explosive self, not going after the bowlers in the power play. Adopting a slower approach, he gradually built his momentum. The result was a fine knock of 73 runs in 97 balls, with s...

October 4, 2025 3:30 PM

India name Gill ODI captain, Rohit, Kohli in squad for Australia tour

Shubman Gill was named India's 50-overs captain on Saturday in place of Rohit Sharma, who was named in the squad along with batting stalwart Virat Kohli for three one-day internationals in Australia this month. Both Rohit and Kohli have quit test cricket and T20 Internationals and are only available for India only in the 50-over format. Gill took over as test captain after Rohit quit the long format in May, and he is vice captain of India's T20 squad led by Suryakumar Yadav. Rohit and Kohli l...