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November 9, 2026 10:33 AM

3rd ODI: Rohit in focus as India eye series-clinching win over NZ

Veteran Rohit Sharma's form is under scrutiny, but India seem well on course to seal the series against an injury-ravaged New Zealand in the third ODI here on Tuesday even though the seamer-friendly conditions are expected to pose a challenge for the...

November 4, 2026 9:00 AM

1st ODI: India opt to bowl against New Zealand as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli return

India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in the opening match of the five-match ODI series at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday. The series marks the return of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to th...

October 1, 2026 10:44 AM

Rohit Sharma becomes second fastest batter to enter 12,000 ODI runs club, first to hit 200 sixes in one country

India opener Rohit Sharma added two more milestones to his illustrious ODI career on Wednesday, becoming only the third Indian batter to score 12,000 runs in the format and the first batter in ODI history to hit 200 sixes in a single country. Rohit ...

October 1, 2026 10:42 AM

India vs WI 2nd ODI: Gautam Gambhir rues batting-friendly pitches after record chase

India coach Gautam Gambhir said the batting-friendly pitch in Guwahati was unfair on bowlers after his side completed the second-highest successful chase in one-day international history on Wednesday. India overhauled West Indies' 405-7 with an eigh...

July 19, 2026 11:32 AM

Lord’s ODI will not be Rohit’s last, says BCCI secretary

India's team management has thrown its weight behind struggling opener Rohit Sharma amid speculation back home that Sunday's third one-day international against England at Lord's could be his last. The 39-year-old managed a laboured 26 off 47 balls ...

July 17, 2026 1:23 PM

India back opener Rohit Sharma amid retirement speculation

India team management has thrown its weight behind struggling opener Rohit Sharma amid speculation back home that Sunday's third one-day international against England at Lord's could be his last. The 39-year-old managed a laboured 26 off 47 ball...

May 5, 2026 10:03 AM

Rohit Sharma returns in style, Ryan Rickelton stars as Mumbai beat Lucknow in IPL

Former India captain Rohit Sharma made a triumphant return to the Mumbai Indians starting line-up, smashing 84 off 44 balls as he and fellow opener Ryan Rickelton set the platform for a six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premi...

January 14, 2026 2:10 PM

Virat Kohli dethrones Rohit Sharma to reclaim top spot in ODI rankings

India batter Virat Kohli has regained the No. 1 position in the ODI batting rankings, dethroning teammate Rohit Sharma, who slipped to third place in the latest men’s rankings following India’s four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first OD...

January 13, 2026 5:09 PM

2nd ODI: India eye series clincher in Rajkot as New Zealand look to bounce back

Following a narrow four-wicket win in the series opener at Vadodara, India will face New Zealand in Rajkot as they look to clinch the series by taking an unassailable lead in the three-match contest. The two sides will lock horns at the Niranjan Shah...

January 2, 2026 10:16 AM

Ashwin warns ICC of slow death of ODI cricket after 2027 World Cup

Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin has sounded a warning over the future of ODI cricket, expressing concern that the 50-over format could face a slow decline after the 2027 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimb...