Rohit Sharma To Join LSG? South Africa Great Gives Big Verdict, Weighs In On KL Rahul Situation

01.09.2024 - 04:56 sports.ndtv.com

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fielding coach Jonty Rhodes addressed the speculation building around India captain Rohit Sharma joining the franchise for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

As the mega auction for the IPL 2025 season inches closer, uncertainty over Rohit's future continues to loom around him. In recent times speculations over Rohit potentially moving away from Mumbai Indians continue to grow rapidly.

Rhodes, who has closely monitored the seasoned batter's progress during their time together with the five-time IPL champions, the former South African cricketer had nothing but praise for the dynamic opener. "I mean, for a long time at Mumbai Indians, I felt I had the best job in the world.

I got to watch Rohit Sharma practice and play cricket. He is so elegant," Rhodes told ANI. Even though Rhodes is in awe of the way Rohit exudes elegance on the field, Rhodes doesn't feel that the presence of Rohit is compulsory for LSG in their pursuit of success. "I mean, there's the balance of teams, who's in the side.

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Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma once again failed to score big as he was dismissed for 5 in the second innings on Day 2 of the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai on Friday. Rohit lost his wicket for 6 in the first innings and although the crowd was looking for a better show in the second innings, he ended up losing his wicket quite cheaply. A short of the length delivery from Taskin Ahmed flew off Rohit's outside edge and Zakir Hasan made no mistake in completing the catch at third slip. Social media was not happy with Rohit's performance and he even was trolled by some users.

Virat Kohli Commits Massive DRS Blunder vs Bangladesh. Rohit Sharma's Reaction Says It All

Virat Kohli committed a massive DRS blunder on Day 2 of the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai on Friday. Kohli looked in good touch against the Bangladesh bowlers and he was batting on 17 off 36 deliveries with the help of two boundaries. However, he was beaten by a full delivery from Mehidy Hasan Miraz that went on to crash into his front pad. The umpire raised his finger but Kohli did not look convinced as he walked towards Shubman Gill for a discussion. After a short chat, Kohli decided not to review the decision and walked away much to the disappointment of the supporters.

Watch: Rishabh Pant Convinces Rohit Sharma To Not Take DRS, Siraj Fumes On Seeing Replay

India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant's wicket-keeping still remains a work in progress. The young keeper still isn't touted as one of the finest keepers in the country, though his batting ability compensates for the issues that remain behind the stumps. On Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh, Pant made a costly DRS blunder that left pacer Mohammed Siraj livid. Pant decided against taking a review on an LBW call, but replays showed that India would've benefitted from putting the DRS into use.

"Rohit Sharma Was Backed Despite Not Having Stellar Start...": Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Take

With the India-Bangladesh two-match Test series set to commence on Thursday, Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed Head Coach of Team India opened up about the bond with captain Rohit Sharma. For Gambhir, the captain is central to a team's success, and while the coach plays an important role, the ultimate responsibility lies with the leader on the field. Rohit's leadership qualities, Gambhir believes, have earned him immense respect in the dressing room—an essential trait for any successful leader.

Rohit Sharma Unearths New Weapon In Nets To Counter Bangladesh Spinners In Test Series

As the Indian cricket team gears up to resume its on-field duties, skipper Rohit Sharma has hit the nets with a certain mission in his mind. The Bangladesh team is coming into the series on the back of an excellent Test series against Pakistan, where they defeated the hosts 2-0, for the first time in their history. Bangladesh's spin bowling attack remains formidable and it isn't a hidden secret. Hence, India captain Rohit has come up with a plan to counter the tourists' spin bowling.

"It's Not Easy...": Rohit Sharma's Massive Revelation Ahead Of 1st Test vs Bangladesh

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and the team management will have to keep some of the young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel wrapped in cotton wool after experiencing some early success in top-flight cricket. However, Rohit said these players have a mature head on their young shoulders. "Honestly, we don't need to speak too much to them. Jaiswal, Jurel, Sarfaraz, all of them... we saw glimpses of what they can do. So, they have everything that is required to be a top player for India in all three forms.