Rohit Sharma scripts history, becomes only the second Indian opener to… | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma added another remarkable chapter to his glittering career on Saturday, becoming only the second Indian opener after Virender Sehwag to score 16,000 international runs across formats.The landmark came during the first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamsala, with the veteran batsman needing just six runs to enter the exclusive club. Rohit reached … Read more

‘As soon as Rohit Sharma retires…’: Sehwag reveals who will inherit India’s opening slot | Cricket News

India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal, left, and Rohit Sharma (AP Photo) Former India opener Virender Sehwag has backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to become a regular member of India’s ODI setup once Rohit Sharma steps away from the format after next year’s World Cup in South Africa and Zimbabwe. According to Sehwag, Jaiswal possesses the ability to succeed across … Read more

Ajinkya Rahane: ‘Why engage in such fights?’: Sehwag’s blunt take on Ajinkya Rahane’s outburst | Cricket News

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has weighed in on the growing scrutiny around Ajinkya Rahane, suggesting that players should respond to criticism with composure rather than emotion.Rahane recently found himself in the spotlight after reacting strongly to questions about his strike rate following Kolkata Knight Riders’ clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Defending his approach, the KKR … Read more

No Hitman! Virat Kohli picks Chris Gayle over Rohit Sharma as best T20 opener | Cricket News

Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Agency Image) Virat Kohli has picked his former Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate Chris Gayle ahead of Rohit Sharma while choosing the best opener in T20 cricket during a recent “This or That” challenge.In a video shared by RCB on Sunday, Kohli was asked to select between two players … Read more