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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicRohit Sharma

Topic: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma reunites with Mumbai squad for training sessions ahead of Ranji Trophy

While there's no official confirmation, Rohit Sharma's decision to train with the squad, hints at the possibility of him being available for at least one of the two remaining fixtures.

There’s a problem in India’s cricketing culture. Border-Gavaskar series loss exposes it

There have been many instances of Australian and English players leaving the IPL midway to prepare for upcoming bilateral Test series. But there is no such culture in Indian cricket.

Vidya Balan & Farhan Akhtar’s public show of support for Rohit Sharma sparks buzz of PR campaign

Social media users noticed neither actor follows the cricketer online & their posts appeared similar, fuelling speculation that it might be a PR campaign for the out-of-form cricketer.

We’ve probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri

Under fire for his poor form and bad captaincy, Sharma chose to sit out the 5th Test against Australia.

Rohit Sharma to be ‘rested’ for 5th Test against Australia, Jasprit Bumrah to lead

Coach Gautam Gambhir has refused to confirm whether Sharma would be at the toss Friday morning, saying he would take a call after looking at the pitch.

Vice captain Jasprit Bumrah to lead India if Rohit Sharma misses 1st Test against Australia

It is rumoured Rohit will sit out the Perth match, beginning 22 November, as he and wife Ritika are expecting their second child.

Are Virat, Rohit & Co clueless before left-arm spin? Struggles of Indian batters ages old

Left-arm spinners are tricky for right-handed batters because of the natural variation—some deliveries turn sharply across the face of the bat while others come on with the angle.

Sunil Gavaskar on disadvantages of cricketers taking frequent breaks. ‘Very difficult to win after’

Former India captain also questions head coach Gautam Gambhir's role after 3-0 loss to Kiwis as well as tactics of home team during the three Test match series.

T20 WC win is a turning point for Indian cricket—now begins the end of Rohit-Kohli era

Heartbreaks, anger, blame game, pressure, efforts, and sacrifices—that has been the story of Indian cricket over the past 13 years. Let's just hope any future interregnum doesn’t last this long.

Team India clinches T20 World Cup championship after 11-year wait

India remained undefeated in the 30 matches throughout this T20 World Cup tournament. The final against South Africa in Barbados was a 'fitting farewell' to coach Rahul Dravid.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.