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Rohit Sharma Accused Of "Not Making Enough Sacrifices" As Question Marks On Career Intensifies

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that the Indian skipper will have to work hard on his defence and counter-attacking game ahead of the England Test tour later this year, noting that he is not making enough "sacrifices" for "one final burst" in his career like legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid did. Manjrekar was speaking on ESPNCricinfo in a video as Rohit battled a poor run of form during the 2024/25 Test season against Bangladesh and New Zealand at home and against Australia away from home during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His dip in form is worsened tenfold by the fact that India has failed to make it to the ICC World Test Championship final under his captaincy following a 0-3 loss to New Zealand at home, India's first home Test series defeat at home in 12 years and their 1-3 loss to Australia, dropping the BGT after a span of 10 years.

BCCI Told To Show Extreme Authority After Australia Debacle, Send "Strong Message" To Underperforming India Stars

Team India's 3-1 series defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 has put serious question marks on faltering stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Poor performances from the veteran stars have left their Test futures in jeopardy, with several fans and experts questioning why they don't play domestic cricket regularly either. In light of this scenario, a former BCCI official has reportedly requested that a "strict message" be sent to those who have failed to perform for Team India.

"Jack Of Not Being Picked': On R Ashwin's Retirement, Ex-Australia Star Drops Bombshell

Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin suggested that legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy stemmed from frustration over not being selected in the playing eleven. The veteran all-rounder sent shockwaves through the cricketing fraternity by announcing his retirement from international cricket following the draw in the third Test at Brisbane. Notably, Ashwin had not played in that match. He featured in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide Oval, scoring 29 runs across both innings and taking one wicket. Before this series, he was part of India's shocking home Test series loss to New Zealand, their first in 12 years. Ashwin had been one of the key architects of India's dominant Test run at home.

'Don't Play God': On Sarfaraz Khan Being 'Completely Dumped' Against Australia, Stern Message Sent

Two prominent batters, who were completely overlooked in the India vs Australia series despite the batting department not firing in unison, were Sarfaraz Khan and Abhimanyu Easwaran. Sarfaraz Khan showed potential in the six Tests that he has played, Easwaran has been scoring consistently well at the domestic level. Former India star Sanjay Manjrekar has a stern message over the players getting overlooked.

Tennis player hits woman in front row with errant racket throw

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England Skipper Ben Stokes Undergoes Hamstring Operation

England Test captain Ben Stokes on Tuesday said he had undergone surgery on his injured hamstring. The 33-year-old all-rounder tore his left hamstring during the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton -- England's final game of 2024. That left Stokes requiring surgery and needing a three-month absence. On Tuesday, Stokes posted a picture on Instagram of him in a car supported by a leg brace. He captioned the photo: "Bionic Man for a while." Stokes missed four consecutive Test matches after tearing the same hamstring while playing in the Hundred in August.

WTA roundup: Ons Jabeur jolts Danielle Collins in Adelaide

Ons Jabeur of Tunisia overcame an early deficit to record a 7-6 (6), 6-2 win against fourth-seeded Danielle Collins on Tuesday in a first-round match at the Adelaide International in Australia.

ATP roundup: An upset in Adelaide, a day for the ages in Auckland

Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic upset sixth-seeded Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan 6-4, 6-2 in opening-round action at the Adelaide International in Australia on Tuesday

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Rohit Sharma Accused Of "Not Making Enough Sacrifices" As Question Marks On Career Intensifies

BCCI Told To Show Extreme Authority After Australia Debacle, Send "Strong Message" To Underperforming India Stars

"Jack Of Not Being Picked': On R Ashwin's Retirement, Ex-Australia Star Drops Bombshell

'Don't Play God': On Sarfaraz Khan Being 'Completely Dumped' Against Australia, Stern Message Sent

Tennis player hits woman in front row with errant racket throw

England Skipper Ben Stokes Undergoes Hamstring Operation

WTA roundup: Ons Jabeur jolts Danielle Collins in Adelaide

ATP roundup: An upset in Adelaide, a day for the ages in Auckland