Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma Rise in ICC ODI Rankings

By BPN News Desk February 14, 2025

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In the latest update of the ICC ODI rankings, Indian cricketers Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma have achieved career-best positions, intensifying the competition for the top spot currently held by Pakistan’s Babar Azam. Shubman Gill’s Meteoric Rise Shubman Gill has ascended to the

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Ajinkya Rahane Supports Rohit Sharma’s Leadership

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2025

Ajinkya Rahane, India’s veteran cricketer, has expressed strong support for skipper Rohit Sharma, emphasizing the latter’s vast experience and ability to handle the pressures of leading the Indian cricket team. Rahane dismissed the need for external advice, pointing out that Rohit’s understanding of the game and leadership skills speak for themselves. “Rohit

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Rohit Sharma to Play Ranji Trophy Under Rahane’s Leadership

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2025

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma is set to feature in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, bolstering Mumbai’s squad with his participation. Sharma will play under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, his long-time teammate, adding star power to an already formidable lineup. The inclusion of Sharma is a significant development for Mumbai, which boasts an all-star squad […]

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BCCI Mandates Player Participation in Ranji Trophy; Rohit and Virat’s Absence Addressed

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a directive requiring all centrally contracted players to participate in domestic cricket, specifically the Ranji Trophy. Exemptions will only be granted upon submission of a physiotherapist’s report and approval from both head coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar. This decision

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Rohit Sharma Reflects on India’s Series Loss to NZ, Stresses Calm Approach

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma has emphasized the importance of maintaining calm and reflecting on the team’s performance after the historic 0-2 Test series defeat against New Zealand. This marks India’s first home series loss in 12 years, the last being against England in 2012-13. Rohit acknowledged the need for discussions with certain players to improve […]

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Rohit Sharma Rules Out Mohammed Shami for Australia Test Series

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2024

India’s Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed that pacer Mohammed Shami will not be part of the squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series in Australia. Addressing the media ahead of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, Rohit shared the disappointing news regarding Shami’s rehabilitation progress, stating that the veteran bowler […]

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could have benefitted from playing Duleep Trophy – Sanjay Manjrekar

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2024

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels India missed a trick by not allowing star duo Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in the Duleep Trophy. Neither Virat nor Rohit succeeded in registering a big score in the two innings during India’s comfortable 280-run win over Bangladesh last week, prompting suggestions that they shouldn’t have missed […]