Rohit sharma news

In a significant development shaking up India’s ODI landscape, reports indicate that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may be phased out of future national team plans. To maintain their spots for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, the two stalwarts must satisfy a crucial condition.   

Mumbai have unearthed some young talents this season such as Vignesh Puthur and Satyanarayana Raju, and the Trinidadian was delighted to see them chipping in for the team.

Rohit Sharma also failed to take part in the first Test at the Perth Stadium and as a result, Jasprit Bumrah did the captaincy duties. Rohit returned to play in the Day-Night Test at the Adelaide Oval, where he struggled with the bat. In a total of three Test matches, Rohit could only score 31 runs at an average of 6.20.

Rohit smashed an 83-ball 76, playing a pivotal role in India's tricky 252-run chase in the final against New Zealand in Dubai to win the player-of-the-match.

Both in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy, Rohit's cameos in challenging batting conditions were worth their weight in gold. In Dubai, he made sure India got the most out of the powerplay, especially in the high-pressure run chase against New Zealand in the final.

India’s star batter Virat Kohli dropped to the 5th spot even after scoring 218 runs in the Champions Trophy 2025. The former India skipper failed to perform with the bat in the grand finale of the tournament against New Zealand on Sunday.

Indian captain set the tone and led the team from the front with his fantastic 76 (83) studded with seven fours and three sixes. He started off with a massive six on his second delivery, hitting his trademark pull shot against Kyle Jamieson.

India completed the chase of 252 with six balls to spare after Rohit (76 off 83 balls) and Shreyas Iyer (48 off 62 balls) shone with the bat. 

Former West Indies legend Brian Lara lost the 12th successive toss between October 1998 – May 1999. He is now tied with India’s skipper Rohit Sharma in the list of consecutive tosses lost by a captain in ODIs.

As India faces New Zealand in the ultimate showdown, fans will experience the thrill of the final in an electrifying atmosphere.

Rohit has managed scores of 20, 15, and 28 against Pakistan, New Zealand, and Australia respectively in the tournament.

The Men in Blue would like to avenge losses to the Blackcaps in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup semifinal and 2021 ICC World Test Championship final.

On his third delivery, Axar Patel bowled a length ball to Jaker Ali and he edged it towards Rohit Sharma but then India’s skipper could not grab it. After dropping the catch, Rohit was spotted slamming the ground in frustration and even abused himself.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen alongside his support staff, including fielding coach T. Dilip, bowling coach Morne Morkel, and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, as the team geared up for their journey.

The highly-anticipated game of Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between India vs Pakistan as the game is slated to take place on February 23 at Dubai International Stadium. As both teams look to make it a thrilling encounter, India will be picking their best playing XI.

BCCI enforces strict guidelines, barring Gautam Gambhir’s personal assistant from Team India’s hotel, travel, and VIP access to maintain discipline and professionalism.

While Rohit banished his batting woes with his 32nd ODI ton on Sunday against England, Kohli is yet to fire since his 100 not out in the Perth Test against Australia in November.

Rohit played a knock of 119 runs in just 90 balls with the help of 12 fours and seven sixes.

The 37-year-old said the bowlers applied the break to a nicety over England in the middle overs after the visitors got off the block quickly.

Rohit then had a fruitful 70-run stand with Shreyas Iyer (44) before he was dismissed off a full toss with Rashid taking a fine backward running catch.