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 MoreThe victory consolidated India's position in the ongoing World Test Championship with another valuable 40 points added to their kitty. India maintain their lead with 160 points.
After Sunday's win, skipper Virat Kohli hinted that he might experiment with the line-up in Tuesday's game.
The series could also see Rahul Chahar and Navdeep Saini make their international debuts as many senior bowlers have been rested. The only experienced campaigner in the pace bowling line-up is Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
The speculations surrounding a rift between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been doing the rounds on social media ever since the end of India's World Cup. After the Indian captain quashed the rumours, Rohit Sharma has now broken the silence.
The total proved to be good enough as Rohit Sharma's (102) 25th ODI hundred and skipper Virat Kohli's (66) fifth consecutive half-century could only take India to 306 for 5.
Rohit Sharma curbed his natural flair for greater good as his gritty hundred complemented a superb bowling effort in India's resounding six-wicket victory over a hapless South Africa in their World Cup opener on Wednesday. While Rohit starred with th
Rohit Sharma played in the middle-order mostly in IPL 11 with Evin Lewis and Suryakumar Yadav opening the batting.
Skipper Virat Kohli is currently leading the ICC ODI rankings with 899 points while his deputy Rohit Sharma is not too far behind with 871 points.
Lauding Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and skipper Virat Kohli for their explosive performances so far, Ganguly felt that this top order is currently the best in the world. India went on to win the 3rd ODI against New Zealand, clinching the series 3-0
Former India great VVS Laxman while tipping India as the overwhelming favourites to win the upcoming four-Test series against Australia also cautioned the Men in Blue against relying on individual performances and focus on team effort if they want to
India to lock horns against West Indies in the series decider after 2-1 lead in the five-match ODI series. Virat Kohli and company will look to continue their good overall performance from the Mumbai ODI where they thrashed the visitors by 224 runs.
India vs West Indies: 4th ODI: Rohit, Rayudu star as India crush West Indies by 224 runs. With this victory India now leads 5 match series 2-1.
Former India captain and IndiaTV Cricket Expert Sourav Ganguly beleieves opener Rohit Sharma is in the form of his life after the stylish right-hander hit a breathtaking 162 against West Indies in the fourth ODI in Mumbai on Monday.
Making a mockery of what looked like a stiff 323-run target, the home team cantered to the win with 7.5 overs to spare, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Rohit Sharma jumps to second spot in ICC ODI rankings, Virat Kohli remains on top.
His record as stand-in captain has been quite impressive and Rohit Sharma today made it clear that whenever the opportunity comes along, he would be "ready" for full-time captaincy. Under Rohit, India have won two close multi-nation tournaments -- th
We look at the stats of Asian bigwigs in ODIs in the last few years and try to see whether the traditional cricket hierarchies are breaking down in Asia.
Afghanistan pulled off a sensational tie off the penultimate ball against India. Chasing 253. India were bowled out with one ball to spare.
Skipper Rohit Sharma and his deputy Shikhar Dhawan showed their mastery in white ball cricket with stylish hundreds as India took a giant stride towards summit clash of Asia Cup with a comfortable nine-wicket win against Pakistan on Sunday
Former India captain and IndiaTV Cricket Expert Sourav Ganguly said India will be the favourites again against Pakistan in their Super 4 clash of the Asia Cup 2018.
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