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The pair of Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma is known to be one of the most lethal pair in cricket nowadays. (Photo: Instagram screenshot/ Shikhar Dhawan)

Shikhar Dhawan posts adorable video playing with Rohit Sharma's daughter Samaira: watch

In the latest instance, Shikhar Dhawan was seen playing with Rohit Sharma’s daughter Samaira who was sitting on her father’s lap.

04 Nov 2019 8:08 PM

When India locked horns with Bangladesh for the T20I series, India’s vice-captain Rohit Sharma registered a massive record. The 32-year-old went past India’s veteran wicket-keeper batsman, Mahendra Singh Dhoni to become the most capped Indian cricketer in the T20I format. (Photo:PTI)

Rohit Sharma breaks Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s record, becomes most capped T20I player

This was Rohit’s 99th T20I appearance since he debuted at the World T20 in 2007.

04 Nov 2019 12:18 PM

The Indian team paid the price for Rishabh Pant's poor DRS calls against Bangladesh and skipper Rohit Sharma says that he doesn't want to jump to a conclusion yet whether the youngster is good enough to take tricky review decisions. (Photo:AFP)

Rohit Sharma defends Rishabh Pant after his wrong DRS call

India did not review the decision when the umpire turned down an lbw appeal against Mushfiqur Rahim in the third ball of the 10th over.

04 Nov 2019 11:09 AM

After facing a massive defeat against Bangladesh, India skipper Rohit Sharma admitted that the team did not execute their skills properly which cost them losing the game. (Photo:AP)

We failed to execute our skills properly: Rohit Sharma on defeat to Bangladesh

Bangladesh secured a seven-wicket victory on Sunday after they successfully chased down the target of 149 runs.

04 Nov 2019 9:51 AM

Rohit Sharma on Sunday surpassed Virat Kohli's record to become the highest run-getter in the T20I format of the game. (Photo:AFP)

Rohit Sharma becomes highest run-getter in T20I, breaks Virat Kohli's record

Sharma played a knock of nine runs in the first T20I. Thus, he took his run tally to 2,452 runs, going two runs ahead of Kohli's total.

04 Nov 2019 9:22 AM

Rohit Sharma said one of the two players could be seen in the playing XI and the way he backed young wicket-keeper, Rishabh Pant, it was clear that most likely it will shivam Dube who will get his India cap. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai youngster could make India debut on Sunday hints Rohit Sharma

Rohit expressed happiness that the young generation is providing India with a lot of options.

02 Nov 2019 6:50 PM

Rohit Sharma's philosophy is built on the belief that a captain should not consider himself the most important person in the team. (Photo: File)

Rohit Sharma says that he doesn't like putting himself on the forefront when captaining

Weak middle and lower order has been exposed a number of times when India's top-order does not fire.

02 Nov 2019 6:14 PM

The 32-year-old Rohit Sharma said that as youngsters they have to try to learn things. (Photo: File)

Rohit Sharma says that Bangladesh can beat anyone

Bangladesh, which is missing out big players like Shakib Al Hasan and Mashrafe Mortaza, have the ability to put India under pressure.

02 Nov 2019 5:02 PM

The 32-year-old Rohit Sharma also said that the side has a lot of options and they need to be a given a number of games to get the best out of them. (Photo: AFP)

'Want to focus on setting targets and defending them', says Rohit Sharma

Sharma also said that Rishabh Pant is a match-winner in the T20I format and needs to be given a consistent run.

02 Nov 2019 2:56 PM

Sourav Ganguly had a discussion with stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma on how the team is coping up with the situation. (Photo: File)

'The team is ready': Rohit Sharma assures BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

Delhi recorded its worst air quality of the season on Friday as the pollution level touched the 'severe plus' category

02 Nov 2019 10:43 AM

Rohit Sharma during a training session in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

Air of uncertainty

India eager to play in Delhi despite growing concerns over air pollution.

02 Nov 2019 1:39 AM

'Rohit Sharma is fit and good to go,' a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source told ANI. (Photo: AFP)

Rohit Sharma declared fit, all set to lead India against Bangladesh in T20 series

The batsman was forced to leave the net practice after he was hit on the left thigh off delivery on Friday.

01 Nov 2019 8:24 PM

In the net session, Rohit Sharma was batting against India’s throwdown specialist, Sri Lankan bowler, Nuwan Seneviratne. (Photo: AFP)

Infuriated Rohit Sharma walks off after being hit during net session

India should hope that Rohit’s storming off from the nets is not a matter of concern and is just a slight bump.

01 Nov 2019 5:01 PM

India skipper, for three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, Rohit Sharma on Thursday expressed excitement over the first-ever day and night Test. (Photo:BCCI)

Can't wait to play our first-ever Day/Night Test: Rohit Sharma

The Indian team is set to play their first-ever day-night Test match against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens from November 22 to 26.

01 Nov 2019 11:03 AM

Captaining India is such an honour for Rohit Sharma that he would not fuss whether it’s full time or sporadic, the stylish opener said on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Rohit Sharma says he has no problem in being a sporadic captain

Virat Kohli leads India across formats but former players including Yuvraj Singh see merit in split captaincy.

01 Nov 2019 10:09 AM

In the absence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma is set to lead India against Bangladesh in the Twenty20 series. (Photo: AFP)

'Not concerned with captaincy': Rohit Sharma

There was a debate recently that perhaps it's time that India embrace the idea of split captaincy.

31 Oct 2019 6:55 PM

India's stand-in captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday said he doesn't expect any pollution-related problem during the first T20 International against Bangladesh. (Photo: File)

'Delhi air no problem', says Rohit Sharma

The BCCI has already made it clear that the match will go ahead as scheduled despite the issue of air quality.

31 Oct 2019 5:40 PM

Four-time Indian Premier League champion, Mumbai Indians (MI)’ players and support staff joined team owner Nita Ambani to celebrate the festival of lights on Diwali eve.

Mumbai Indians celebrate Diwali

Fans point out absence of Bumrah who is recovering from lower back injury.

27 Oct 2019 12:47 AM

Rohit Sharma will lead India for the Twenty20 internationals against Bangladesh at home next month with regular captain Virat Kohli rested for the three-match series, the country’s cricket board (BCCI) said on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Rohit Sharma to captain India as Virat Kohli rests in T20s against Bangladesh

World’s top-ranked side India retained the squad that whitewashed South Africa 3-0 at homes recently.

25 Oct 2019 4:21 PM

Rohit Sharma's player of the series effort of 529 runs helped him make huge strides from 44th place before the series. (Photo: PTI)

Rohit Sharma creates record, becomes third Indian to reach top 10 in all three formats

Rohit emulated captain Virat Kohli and retired opener Gautam Gambhir.

23 Oct 2019 2:30 PM

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