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Chris Gayle backs Virat to break his Champions Trophy record, wants Rohit to keep scoring sixes
By Vivek Prabhakar Singh, New Delhi, February 11: Former West Indies batting maestro Chris Gayle has rooted for India stalwart Virat Kohli to dethrone him from the summit of the ICC Champions Trophy run-scorers.
'Rohit Sharma is a world-class player': Gayle backs India captain to shine in CT 2025
New Delhi, Feb 11: West Indies legend Chris Gayle has backed "world-class" batter India skipper Rohit Sharma to score big runs for his side in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 to be held later this month in Pakistan and Dubai.
Tennis-ball cricket can help batsmen improve their shots: Rohit Sharma's childhood coach Dinesh Lad
Mumbai, February 11: For a nation where cricket is followed like a religion by millions, tennis-ball cricket sets the foundation for many. Every street sees young aspiring cricketers weave their dreams with a tennis ball. The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) has been giving those dreams a platform to shine.
Martin Guptill recalls batting with Rohit Sharma; reveals want to face Hardik Pandya
Raipur, February 10: New Zealand's former white-ball maestro Martin Guptill recalled his days of opening the batting alongside current Indian skipper Rohit Sharma following his stunning unbeaten 160* off just 49 balls in the Legend 90 League on Monday.
Guptill recalls Mumbai Indians days, says I enjoyed opening with Rohit Sharma
Raipur, Feb 10: New Zealand's white-ball maestro Martin Guptill recalled his days of opening the batting alongside current India captain Rohit Sharma in the Indian Premier League (IL), following his stunning unbeaten 160 off just 49 balls in the Legend 90 League on Monday.
Rohit, Virat are going to win us Champions Trophy: Atul Wassan
New Delhi, February 10: Former cricketer Atul Wassan has prophesied that stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will take India to the Champions Trophy glory.
Not Australia or England: Muttiah Muralitharan picks arch-rivals India, Pakistan as favourites for CT 2025
Mumbai, February 10: Legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has picked last edition finalists, India and Pakistan favourites for the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
Can Rohit Sharma deliver consistently? Sanjay Manjrekar weighs in on possibility
New Delhi, February 10: Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar weighed in on about India captain Rohit Sharma's proficiency in performing constantly as he did in 2019.
England were sloppy & lacklustre, need to sharpen up in a number of areas, says Prior
New Delhi, Feb 10: Former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior termed the Jos Buttler-led side as "sloppy" and "lacklustre" after suffering an ODI series defeat to India in Cuttack, adding that they need to sharpen up in a number of areas ahead of the Champions Trophy.
Happy he is back in form...: Azharuddin on Rohit's century against England
Hyderabad, February 10: Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin expressed happiness at skipper Rohit Sharma's roaring return to form during the second ODI against England, saying that if he keeps performing well, there is no doubt India will be successful in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
With only one match left, India should continue with the current XI, opines Bangar
New Delhi, Feb 10: With the series already secured, India face a crucial decision ahead of the third and final ODI against England in Ahmedabad. While many expect the team management to experiment with the playing XI, former batting coach Sanjay Bangar has advised against unnecessary changes, stressing the importance of continuity and stability.
One could see steely determination in Rohit's eyes to prove critics wrong, says Paranjape
New Delhi, Feb 10: India skipper Rohit Sharma faced intense scrutiny over his form in the past six months, but quashed all of it in swashbuckling fashion by hitting 119 off 90 balls, his 32nd ODI century, in a four-wicket series-clinching win over England at Cuttack.
I understand what is required of me, I've played for a long time now: Rohit Sharma
New Delhi, Feb 10: India captain Rohit Sharma backed his strong mindset after gaining his form back with a century in the second ODI against England at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday.
'Donate Organs, Save Lives' initiative to be launched during 3rd ODI between India and England
New Delhi, Feb 10: An awareness initiative 'Donate Organs, Save Lives' will be launched during the third and final ODI of the three-match series between India and England in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, ICC chairman Jay Shah said.
I have been here long enough....: Rohit Sharma following Cuttack century against England
Cuttack, February 10: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his thoughts after a match-winning ton against England in the second ODI at Cuttack, pointing out that a few failures would not change the way he bats and to overcome failures, one needs to play with a mindset of trying to get runs.
Rohit Sharma storms into top 10 ODI run-getters list, overtakes Sachin
Cuttack, February 10: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma made a memorable return to form with a power-packed century against England at Cuttack in the second ODI on Sunday, helping him overtake Rahul Dravid to enter the top 10 run-getters in ODI cricket.
Big B to Rohit Sharma: Best way to silence criticism is to perform beyond expectation
Mumbai, Feb 10: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has heaped praise on captain Rohit Sharma, who hit a sparkling 119 runs leading to India's win against Britain and said that the best way to silence criticism is to perform beyond expectation.
IPL Chair Arun Dhumal lauds Rohit's 32nd ODI ton, says 'We all feel so proud of him'
Cuttack, Feb 9: Captain Rohit Sharma roared back to form by hitting a masterful 119 and guided India to a four-wicket win over England in the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium on Sunday.
2nd ODI: England batters needed to push on and get us to 350, admits Jos Buttler
Cuttack, Feb 9: After suffering their fourth consecutive ODI series defeat with a four-wicket loss to India at the Barabati Stadium on Sunday, England skipper Jos Buttler admitted that they could have reached 350 in their batting innings if some batters had spent more time at the crease.
2nd ODI: Broke it down to pieces about how I wanted to bat, says Rohit after hitting 32nd century
Cuttack, Feb 9: After bouncing back into form in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy by hitting his 32nd ODI century in the four-wicket win over England at the Barabati Stadium, India skipper Rohit Sharma said his masterly 119 came due to him breaking down his batting approach into pieces in a successful chase of 305.
2nd ODI: Rohit slams 32nd century as India clinches series over England with four-wicket win
Cuttack, Feb 9: Captain Rohit Sharma broke a long lean run with the bat by hitting a sparkling 119 and lead India to a four-wicket win over England in the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium on Sunday.
2nd ODI: Rohit's masterly 119 helps India beat England by four wickets, take unassailable series lead
Cuttack, Feb 9: Captain Rohit Sharma broke a long lean run with the bat by hitting a sparkling 119 and guided India to a four-wicket win over England in the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium on Sunday.
Champions Trophy a chance for Virat and Rohit to prove themselves: Harbhajan Singh
Dubai, February 10: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to showcase their match-winning abilities in the upcoming Champions Trophy, stressing that while expectations are high, both still have the talent to deliver, even as young players wait for their opportunities.
India has advantage, will adjust better to Dubai pitches: Harbhajan Singh
Dubai, February 10: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes India has an advantage in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, underlining that familiarity with Dubai's pitches will give them an edge over Pakistan in their much-anticipated clash.
Playing domestic cricket benefited a lot to maintain the rhythm: India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja
Cuttack, February 10: India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja opened up about his current form on Sunday and stated that playing domestic cricket for Saurashtra helped him maintain consistency during the ODI series against England.
Jadeja hails Rohit Sharma's century as a boost for India ahead of Champions Trophy
Cuttack, February 10: Ravindra Jadeja views skipper Rohit Sharma's century in the second ODI against England as a promising sign for India ahead of the Champions Trophy.
Rohit decodes his approach for blistering century, commends classy Gill for not being overawed by situation
Cuttack, February 10: India captain Rohit Sharma shared insights into his approach after scoring a swashbuckling century in the second ODI against England in Cuttack. The seasoned opener reflected on his experience of batting alongside Shubman Gill, whom he described as a "very classy player."
Great innings from Rohit: Buttler lauds India skipper's blitz knock against England in 2nd ODI
Cuttack, February 9: England skipper Jos Buttler heaped praise on India captain Rohit Sharma's fiery 119-run knock in the second ODI match of the series in Cuttack and called it a "great inning" from the 37-year-old.
Tale of rediscovering form, breaking records: Rohit Sharma scripts history with blitzkrieg in Cuttack
Cuttack, February 9: Captain Rohit Sharma rediscovered his form and did it with some style by toppling numerous records during India's emphatic 4-wicket triumph in the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday.
2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma's knock powers India to 4-wicket victory over England
Cuttack, February 9: Rohit Sharma's explosive century powered India to clinch a four-wicket triumph over England in the second ODI match of the series at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday.
With swashbuckling display in Cuttack, Rohit Sharma breezes past Gayle for second-highest sixes in ODIs
Cuttack, February 9: The moment India captain Rohit Sharma found his groove he didn't waste much time to surpass the former West Indies explosive opener Chris Gayle for the record of second-highest sixes in the ODIs.
Here's reason why match between India, England was stopped in second innings at Cuttack
Cuttack, February 9: The second ODI between India and England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday was stopped due to floodlight failure in the seventh over of the second innings.
2nd ODI: Kohli returns, Varun handed ODI debut as England elect to bat against India
Cuttack, Feb 9: Talismanic batter Virat Kohli makes a return to the Indian team while wrist spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been handed his ODI debut as England won the toss and elected to bat first in the second match at the Barabati Stadium on Sunday.
KL Rahul left surprised by huge crowd at Barabati Stadium for India's practice session
Cuttack, Feb 9: India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul lost track of days and assumed that it was a game day when he saw a huge crowd for the home team's practice session at Barabati Stadium on Saturday.
2nd ODI: England opts to bat first against India; Kohli returns, Chakravarthy gets debut cap
Cuttack, February 9: England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the second ODI of the three-match series at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium on Sunday.
Not so much concern about his form: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Rohit's lean run
Cuttack, February 8: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has come out in defence of out-of-form captain Rohit Sharma by assuring that there is no "problem" and "concern" around his dry spell with the bat.
Sitanshu Kotak confirms Virat Kohli's availability for 2nd ODI against England in Cuttack
Bhubaneswar, February 8: India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli is all set to make his comeback in the ODI squad for the national side for the second ODI of the three-match series against England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday, as per the ICC.
Don't think there is any problem, says Kotak on Rohit's form ahead of Cuttack ODI
New Delhi, Feb 8: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said he was not concerned about captain Rohit Sharma's recent poor form, citing the veteran's good statistics in the 50-over format. Rohit had a poor Test tour of Australia, and his lean run continued when he was dismissed for just two in ODI series opener against England at Nagpur.
Bangar advises Rohit Sharma to 'keep it simple' amid prolonged lean patch
New Delhi, Feb 8: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has urged skipper Rohit Sharma to avoid overcomplicating his batting amid a concerning dip in form.
Team India arrives in Cuttack ahead of 2nd ODI against England
Cuttack, Feb 8: The Rohit Sharma-led Team India arrived in Cuttack on Saturday early morning ahead of the second ODI against England at Barabati Stadium.