Even though Indian opener Rohit Sharma was full of talent since the beginning of his international career, the Maharashtra batsman discovered the best way to channelize his ability when he was promoted up the order in the Indian cricket team. In the backdrop of India’s second Champions Trophy title in 2013, Rohit found his form continued to impress in the ODI series against Australia. The right-handed batsman scored two centuries, including 209, only the third double in One Day International cricket. Following the remarkable outing, he didn’t just improve as a batsman but developed some leadership skills within his dynamic personality. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit remains the most successful skipper as he has led Mumbai Indians to the title thrice in the cash-rich league. Under the captaincy of Rohit, Mumbai have lifted the IPL trophy in 2013, 2015 and 2017.
Read MoreFollowing India's World Cup exit, voices have been raised about the concept of split captaincy where Kohli is made the Test captain while Rohit is handed over the leadership in ODIs, T20Is.
Rohit Sharma has broken the silence amidst the reports that he and Virat Kohli are not on friendly terms in the Indian team's dressing room.
India coach Ravi Shastri has rubbished the rumours of a rift between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as nonsense. He said: "I have been part of the dressing room and none of that nonsense is there."
Speaking to the media ahead of the Indian team's departure to the West Indies, Virat Kohli dismissed speculations of a rift with Rohit Sharma calling the reports ridiculous and baffling lies.
Rohit Sharma, who captained Lasith Malinga in Mumbai Indians, was all praise for him as the fast bowler bid adieu to ODI cricket.
After the ICC World Cup 2019 and India's defeat, there have been rumours around a cold war between Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. As a result of which, Rohit Sharma has unfollowed both Virat- Anushka on Instagram. Here's Anushka's latest post in response to the same.
An official privy to the developments called the reports of a rift between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma "absolute nonsense."
Out of a total of 31 centuries being scored in this edition, we have picked out the top five centuries, which have stood out.
Keeping an eye on the next World Cup, India much like England could look at the option of having Rohit Sharma lead the team in the shorter format while Virat Kohli continues in Tests.
Rohit Sharma scored 648 runs in nine matches played in the 2019 World Cup -- a run more than second-placed David Warner, who finished a run short on 647 from 10 games.
Following India's shock exit, many fans have expressed their disappointment and feel Rohit Sharma should take over the captaincy from Kohli in the 50-over format.
Meanwhile, according to reports other Indian players are expected to return home on July 14 from England.
Rohit Sharma, who scored five tons in the 2019 World Cup, is currently the highest scorer in the tournament.
Rohit Sharma gestured towards the southpaw from the dressing room. In the video making rounds on social media, Rohit can be seen gesturing to Jadeja "you're strong".
India's middle-order once again struggled to take the team home when it mattered the most but the problem runs deep and perhaps they are not the only ones to be pointed fingers at.
The Kiwi bowlers spat fire, removing both, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli on single-digit scores.
Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have been key to India's fortunes in this year's World Cup so far in England and Wales.
Rohit Sharma has been in exceptional form in the 2019 World Cup and smashed 647 runs in 8 matches at an average of 92.42.
Skipper Virat Kohli wants Rohit to continue the good show and hit two more centuries to help India lift the trophy at Lord's on July 14.
Virat Kohli and Co. are riding high on confidence after topping the points table in the group stage. On the other hand, the Kiwis are a bit on the backfoot after a dull campaign in the second-half of the group stages.
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