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"Spoke To Coach, There Was Argument": Rohit Sharma Breaks Long Silence On Sydney Test Pull Out

India captain Rohit Sharma has recalled his decision to opt out of the decisive Sydney Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, saying that he took the call for the betterment of the team. Speaking to former Australia captain Michael Clarke on Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, Rohit recalled his chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir and the chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar before the game, adding that the two had contrasting views after informing them that he won't play in Sydney. Rohit scored just 164 runs in 15 innings, at an average of 10.83, as India lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.

IPL 2025: Jasprit Bumrah's Form In Focus As Mumbai Indians Face Sunrisers Hyderabad

An inconsistent Mumbai Indians will hope that ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah returns to his menacing best, which is essential for them to stop an explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad batting unit in its tracks in a potentially high-scoring IPL match in Mumbai on Thursday. Coming off a three-month long injury layoff, Bumrah is yet to find the accuracy which makes him a tough customer to deal with. After a rather tidy outing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bumrah struggled to nail his yorkers and was taken apart by Delhi Capitals' Karun Nair as he leaked 44 runs in that game.

Not Once But Twice, How 'Leader' Rohit Sharma Came To 'Captain' Hardik Pandya's Aid vs DC

The Mumbai Indians returned to winning ways with a thrilling victory against the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Sunday. Spinners Karn Sharma and Mitchell Santner grabbed the spotlight after batters took MI's total to 205/5 while batting first. If it wasn't for Santner and Karn's heroics, Delhi Capitals would've ridden on Karun Nair's brilliant 89-run knock to seal a convincing victory. However, the bowling changes reaped the desired rewards, thanks to former MI captain Rohit Sharma's tactical intervention.

"Rohit Sharma Not Helping": Mumbai Indians Asked To Demote Ex Skipper In Batting Order

Rohit Sharma's poor run of form hasn't allowed Mumbai Indians to set the tone in the IPL so far, believes former Indian women's captain Anjum Chopra. The former MI captain has been reduced to an impact sub for the Hardik Pandya-led side with a string of low scores, 0,8, 13, 17, and 18, that cut a sorry figure in the IPL. MI fashioned a 12-run win in their recent game against the Delhi Capitals on Sunday and are saddled in the seventh position in the ten-team points table with four losses and two wins.

Karn Sharma Reveals 'Game-Changing Moment' Amid Rohit Sharma vs Hardik Pandya 'Credit' Debate

Mumbai Indians looked on the brink of their 4th defeat in the last 5 games as Karun Nair rallied Delhi Capitals' charge in the hunt for the target of 206 runs. Karun's knock of 89 runs off 40 balls laid the foundation for DC's run-chase, but his departure resulted in what was the start of a collapse. Though Delhi had the likes of KL Rahul, Axar Pate, Tristan Stubbs, and Ashutosh Sharma left in the batting unit, Impact Player Karn Sharma spun his web around the batters to shift the game in MI's favour. Many feel that Rohit Sharma's instruction from the bench to opt for the new ball changed the course of the game. Spinner Karn has broken his silence on the matter

Tilak Varma Finally Breaks Silence On 'Retired Out' Row: "Didn't Take It..."

Tilak Varma was the top-scorer for Mumbai Indians with a 33-ball-59 as his side registered a thrilling win over Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025 on Sunday. It was the second consecutive half-century for the MI batter after he was 'retired out' in the clash against Lucknow Super Giants. It was a decision that split the experts and fans as it did not ultimately result in a victory for the side. Tilak finally broke his silence on the decision and said that it was a call made by the team management keeping the scenario and match in mind. That is why he did not have any problems in making way for Mitchell Santner in that situation.

Mahela Jayawardene 'Did Not Agree' With Rohit Sharma's Master-Stroke vs DC: MI Coach Told To Leave 'Ego Aside'

Mumbai Indians on Sunday clinched a thriller in the IPL 2025, defeating Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in Delhi. At one point of time, it seemed Delhi Capitals would run away with the game with Karun Nair on fire in a 206-run chase. DC were 145 for 4, needing 61 runs in the remaining 7 overs to win. MI requested for the ball change and it was approved by the umpires, and what came next was a perfect thriller. It was Rohit Sharma, who played a masterstroke. He was in the dugout, when in the 14th over, Rohit as Karn Sharma from the dugout to go for a change in the ball. The new IPL rule allows a new ball after the 10th over of the second innings to negate the effects of dew.

Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli To Be Dropped For England Tests? Chris Gayle Says "Don't Push Them..."

West Indies cricket icon Chris Gayle backed star Indian batting pair Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to continue in Tests during the tour to England, saying the longer they are around, the better for the cricketing world. Gayle was speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the second season of the Pro Cricket League, in which he will play for Ghaziabad Bhawani Tigers. Speaking to ANI about the celebrated pair of batters, who have caught flak for their poor Test returns, Gayle said, "Of course they are still going, these guys still have a lot of cricket in them. Don't push them out. The cricketing world needs those guys as much as possible. It is great to have them around still. They still bring a lot of value to international cricket. There is always going to be someone after, but the longer they are around, the better it is for the cricketing world."

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"Spoke To Coach, There Was Argument": Rohit Sharma Breaks Long Silence On Sydney Test Pull Out

IPL 2025: Jasprit Bumrah's Form In Focus As Mumbai Indians Face Sunrisers Hyderabad

Not Once But Twice, How 'Leader' Rohit Sharma Came To 'Captain' Hardik Pandya's Aid vs DC

"Rohit Sharma Not Helping": Mumbai Indians Asked To Demote Ex Skipper In Batting Order

Karn Sharma Reveals 'Game-Changing Moment' Amid Rohit Sharma vs Hardik Pandya 'Credit' Debate

Tilak Varma Finally Breaks Silence On 'Retired Out' Row: "Didn't Take It..."

Mahela Jayawardene 'Did Not Agree' With Rohit Sharma's Master-Stroke vs DC: MI Coach Told To Leave 'Ego Aside'

Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli To Be Dropped For England Tests? Chris Gayle Says "Don't Push Them..."