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Won't be easy for Virat and Rohit to play 2027 WC: Sourav Ganguly

It won't be easy for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to remain fit and find a place in India's ODI World Cup squad in 2027, former captain Sourav Ganguly says. "All of us must understand, just like everyone, the game will go away from them and they will go away from the game," Ganguly told PTI in a lengthy interview at his residence. The next ODI World Cup is scheduled in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia and by the time the prestigious ICC event is played Kohli will be 38 years old and Rohit will touch 40. Till then India have 27 ODIs to play spread across nine bilateral series. That means Kohli and Rohit will hardly get 15 international games a year. "It won't be easy, with 15 games a year," Ganguly said. With 25,000 runs and 83 international hundreds between them, both Kohli and Rohit have expressed their desire to play the 50-over global event after recently retiring from Test cricket. Ganguly, an exceptional ODI batter during his career, was asked if he had any word of advice

Won't be easy for Virat and Rohit to play 2027 WC: Sourav Ganguly
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 2:39 PM IST

Jos Buttler expects Gill to be combination of Rohit, Virat as Test skipper

Buttler, who played under Gill at the Titans during IPL 2025, spoke highly of the young captain's temperament

Jos Buttler expects Gill to be combination of Rohit, Virat as Test skipper
Updated On : 20 Jun 2025 | 2:39 PM IST

Virat and Sharma are massive losses, but India have depth: Brydon Carse

England pacer Brydon Carse is expecting the transitioning Indian team to put up a strong fight in the five-match Test series despite the recent retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, thanks to their "huge depth". Kohli and Rohit announced their retirement from Test cricket last month, after which, the BCCI appointed Shubman Gill as the new skipper keeping the future in mind. "Look, obviously, you know, Virat and Sharma are massive losses for their batting line-up. They've been experienced players over a number of years and, you know, world-class batters. "But the depth that Indian cricket have and the quality and players coming through, you know, they will, without a doubt, put up a very strong 11 and we're ready for whatever challenge that brings," Carse said here on Wednesday. The series begins here from Friday. Carse, the strapping fast bowler with a quick arm action, said their bowling attack will look to take advantage of a bit of inexperience in the Indian line-up depen

Virat and Sharma are massive losses, but India have depth: Brydon Carse
Updated On : 19 Jun 2025 | 4:30 PM IST

Rohit Sharma will be missed deeply: Pant ahead of IND vs ENG Test series

The tour marks India's first Test series without stalwarts Rohit and Kohli, both of whom called time on their red-ball careers earlier this month

Rohit Sharma will be missed deeply: Pant ahead of IND vs ENG Test series
Updated On : 07 Jun 2025 | 1:39 PM IST

How to dismiss Pujara was all we discussed in dressing room: Rohit Sharma

he Saurashtra batter's unshakeable presence at the crease made him a nightmare to bowl to and an immovable object for any opposition

How to dismiss Pujara was all we discussed in dressing room: Rohit Sharma
Updated On : 06 Jun 2025 | 12:54 PM IST

Rohit to Gayle: Batters who hit the most sixes in Indian Premier League

Following Gayle on the list is Rohit Sharma, who has struck 302 sixes, showcasing his consistency and dominance as a top-order batter.

Rohit to Gayle: Batters who hit the most sixes in Indian Premier League
Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 8:23 PM IST

Who scored most hundreds in IPL? How many tons Rohit & Kohli scored in IPL?

Jos Buttler, with seven IPL centuries, is second on the overall list of players with the most centuries, while KL Rahul, with five, has the second-highest number of IPL centuries among Indian batters.

Who scored most hundreds in IPL? How many tons Rohit & Kohli scored in IPL?
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 9:55 PM IST

Rohit becomes 2nd batter to complete 7000 IPL runs; who was the first?

Rohit Sharma had a lucky outing on the night as he was dropped thrice on the night that was turning a bad night for the GT fielders.

Rohit becomes 2nd batter to complete 7000 IPL runs; who was the first?
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 8:44 PM IST

Rohit, Virat and Ashwin gave us blueprint to win Tests away from home: Gill

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had "very contrasting styles" of leadership but the two iconic players along with spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have given the Indian team the "blueprint to win" Test series away from home, says new skipper Shubman Gill. Gill was on Saturday appointed India's captain in Tests. The first assignment for the 25-year-old is a five-Test series England where he won't have stalwarts like Kohli and Rohit in the line-up. "(The) guys like Rohit bhai, Virat bhai and Ashwin bhai they have given us a blueprint on how to tour away from home and win matches and series," Gill said in a video released by the BCCI on Sunday. "Yes, it's one thing to be able to deliver and execute, but because we have that blueprint, we know how to tour away from home and win matches and series," he added. Gill said while Kohli and Rohit had contrasting styles of leadership, they were also quite similar in style. "When I was a kid, I was always inspired by the great and the legends of India

Rohit, Virat and Ashwin gave us blueprint to win Tests away from home: Gill
Updated On : 25 May 2025 | 6:32 PM IST

Bumrah, Hardik, Surya congratulate Rohit on stand in Wankhede named on him

Rohit's Mumbai Indians and India teammate Suryakumar Yadav expressed that seeing Rohit honoured in such a grand way was truly deserving, calling him an inspiration

Bumrah, Hardik, Surya congratulate Rohit on stand in Wankhede named on him
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 2:48 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: How we manage change can turn the future around

Today's columnists assess change, and the various forms it takes - from Trump's flip-flops to changing the ideal of what a company should do, to the Indian cricket team's leadership churn

Best of BS Opinion: How we manage change can turn the future around
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 6:15 AM IST

Why 2025 feels like 2012 as Kohli, Rohit retire from Test cricket

Australian tours appear to have a decisive role in concluding the careers of Indian batting greats

Why 2025 feels like 2012 as Kohli, Rohit retire from Test cricket
Updated On : 16 May 2025 | 11:23 PM IST

Waiting to walk out from the Rohit stand, says Akash Ambani in tribute

Akash Ambani congratulated Rohit Sharma, celebrating the journey of a Borivali boy who rose to have a stand named after him at the iconic Wankhede Stadium

Waiting to walk out from the Rohit stand, says Akash Ambani in tribute
Updated On : 16 May 2025 | 6:03 PM IST

India has enough young players to fill Rohit, Kohli's spots: Manjrekar

Manjrekar pointed out that when the Fab Four of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, V.V.S. Laxman, and Sourav Ganguly left, fans feared a major decline in Indian cricket

India has enough young players to fill Rohit, Kohli's spots: Manjrekar
Updated On : 15 May 2025 | 6:38 PM IST

Will Rohit and Kohli be retained in A+ pay grade after Test retirement?

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated, "Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Grade A contract will continue despite their retirement from the T20Is and Tests."

Will Rohit and Kohli be retained in A+ pay grade after Test retirement?
Updated On : 14 May 2025 | 5:00 PM IST

It's a huge surprise, Kohli-Rohit deserved on-field send-off: Kumble

The "quiet" Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the tour of England came as a "huge surprise" to legendary spinner and former India captain Anil Kumble, who believes the two senior batters deserved an on-field farewell. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing the curtains down on an illustrious red-ball career in which he played 123 matches, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. This was after Rohit decided to step away from the longest format last Thursday. "It is a huge surprise. Two outstanding, great players retiring on the back of few days. I didn't see it coming. It has certainly caught me off guard. I thought he has a few more years left in him, especially at the Test level," Kumble said on Kohli on 'ESPNCricinfo'. "He's playing only the ODI format now. No player leaves with any regret and I am sure he would have thought through this and ultimately it is the player's call." Kumble, who ended as

It's a huge surprise, Kohli-Rohit deserved on-field send-off: Kumble
Updated On : 13 May 2025 | 9:10 PM IST

Virat and Rohit's absence a big boost for us: England's Moeen Ali

Moeen, who concluded his international career last year, suggested that Shubman Gill is the most likely candidate to take over India's captaincy.

Virat and Rohit's absence a big boost for us: England's Moeen Ali
Updated On : 13 May 2025 | 6:15 PM IST

Kohli signals Test exit ahead of England tour; BCCI urges him to reconsider

Virat Kohli has informed the BCCI of his intent to retire from Test cricket; the board has requested him to reconsider ahead of the crucial England series

Kohli signals Test exit ahead of England tour; BCCI urges him to reconsider
Updated On : 10 May 2025 | 8:44 AM IST

Chopra, Rohit, Sehwag back Indian armed forces amid conflict with Pakistan

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra declared his pride in the Indian armed forces and urged fellow citizens to strictly follow safety guidelines

Chopra, Rohit, Sehwag back Indian armed forces amid conflict with Pakistan
Updated On : 09 May 2025 | 3:09 PM IST

Dream debut to classy double hundred: Top five Test knocks of Rohit Sharma

In his debut Test, Rohit Sharma made 177 runs off 301 deliveries, striking 23 fours and a six, announcing his arrival in style.

Dream debut to classy double hundred: Top five Test knocks of Rohit Sharma
Updated On : 07 May 2025 | 10:17 PM IST