Having already retired from T20 Internationals after leading India to the World Cup trophy last year, the 38-year-old Rohit will now only be seen captaining the national team in the ODI format.
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Shubman Gill’s lukewarm response to Vaibhav Suryavanshi ton draws flak
On Monday, Suryavanshi posed as a riddle they had no answer to. Even the wily Rashid Khan, who stood in as the stand-in skipper for the injury-riddled Gill, was made to look ordinary! But Gill took questions at the post-match interview. And when he was asked about the latest IPL centurion, Gill’s answer left a former cricketer unimpressed.
India’s Jasprit Bumrah named Wisden’s leading men’s cricketer; Smriti Mandhana wins women’s honour
India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday, April 22, named as Leading Men’s Cricketer in the World while prolific batter Smriti Mandhana grabbed the honour in the women’s category in the 2025 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.
India’s 2036 Olympics bid for Ahmedabad to cost $7.5 billion, exceeding LA 2028
India’s 2036 Olympics bid for Ahmedabad to cost $7.5 billion
Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning Argentina team to play exhibition match in Kerala in October
Lionel Messi and his World Cup winning Argentina team to visit India in October to play an exhibition encounter in Kerala
BCCI: Indian men’s cricket team get USD 6.7M cash reward for successful Champions Trophy campaign
India began their campaign with a solid six-wicket win over Bangladesh, then secured a convincing six-wicket triumph against arch-rivals Pakistan.
Tech innovations reshaping IPL 2025 strategies
By integrating these technological advancements, the IPL 2025 is not just another season but a step to the next generation of cricket, offering fans and teams alike a viewing and playing experience like no other.
Virat Kohli supports players’ families on tours, values personal support
Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami had their families in Dubai during the recently-concluded Champions Trophy but they did not stay at the team hotel. The expense of the families’ stay was borne by the players and not the BCCI.
Virat Kohli powers India to Champions Trophy final by beating Australia
Batting maestro Virat Kohli continued his strong form by hitting 84 to help India beat Australia to reach Champions Trophy final in Dubai
Soviet chess champion Boris Spassky, who lost Cold War- era clash against Bobby Fischer, dies at 88
Soviet-era chess icon Boris Spassky, known for his Cold War match against Bobby Fischer dies at 88 in Moscow
