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Rohit Sharma "Scolds" But Is "Yaaro Ka Yaar": Ex-India Star Explains Why

Rohit Sharma is among the most composed captains in world cricket. He took over the duty to lead the Indian men's cricket team from Virat Kohli in 2022. Such smooth was Rohit's captaincy that the shift in leadership was never felt. Under him, India made it to the finals of the World Test Championship and the Cricket World Cup last year. Former India cricketer Praveen Kumar has heaped praised on the captaincy style of Rohit, saying that the player is "yaaro ka yaar (friend of friends).

England hope for final flourish at home away from home in Dharamsala Test

Away tours are generally about overcoming unfamiliar conditions and developing skills you normally don't employ. But for England, the last match of the five-Test series against India in Dharamsala will feel a lot closer to home than for the hosts when the finale begins on Thursday.

In Series Of Comebacks, Rohit Sharma Aces Captaincy Test

The contest against England's 'Bazballers' was probably the biggest Test of Rohit Sharma's captaincy at home and not only did the India skipper ace it, he also got to "learn a lot" about his leadership in what he described as a "series of comebacks" India have been put under pressure in all the four Tests played thus far but after the Hyderabad debacle, the hosts managed to put the pressure back on the opposition to seal the series in Ranchi. The finale starts on Thursday. Rohit struggled to define the 'Bazball' approach adopted by England but gave the opponents due credit.

"There's A Guy Named Rishabh Pant": Rohit Sharma Silences England Star On Yashasvi Jaiswal Remark

India captain Rohit Sharma was in no mood to duck bouncers as he attended the press conference on the eve of the 5th Test against England in Dharamsala. Rohit, on being asked about the comment from England batter Ben Duckett about the visiting team taking credit for Yashasvi Jaiswal's attacking heroics, sent a firm 'Rishabh Pant reminder' to everyone. Hitting sixers in the media conference on Wednesday, Rohit had no hesitation in suggesting to the England team, especially Ben Duckett, that they have probably not seen Rishabh Pant bat, hence such a comment was made.

"How Is It Still Zero?": Rohit Sharma On Viral Stump-Mic Exchange With Umpire

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma is well known for his hilarious one-liners and in recent times, he has been caught delivering witty quips on the stump mic in the middle of the matches. One such exchange that went viral on social media happened during the third T20I match against Afghanistan in Bengaluru. Rohit was dismissed for a duck in the two previous matches of the series and in the third match, he got off the mark with a boundary. However, umpire Virender Sharma signalled that it was a leg-bye which led to Rohit delivering an epic dialogue. “Arey Viru, thigh-pad diya kya pehla four? Bat laga tha! (Hey Viru, did you signal for the thigh pad on the first four? I hit that with my bat!)”

Rohit Sharma And Co To Get Slow Turner At Dharamsala? Report Provides Big Update

The pitch for the fifth Test match between India and England in Dharamsala starting Thursday is expected to be a slow turner, according to a report by Indian Express. The report claimed that unseasonal rainfall has prevented the ground staff from working on the surface and the curators are expected to have a discussion with the Indian team management regarding the type of pitch that will be ultimately prepared. The Indian spinners have played a major role in ensuring the series win for the hosts and the pitch at Dharamsala is expected to be a slow turner once again with ample support for Rohit Sharma and Co.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Grand Entry In Helicopter For Dharamsala Test Goes Viral

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma arrived in style for the Dharamsala Test against England starting Thursday as he landed at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in a helicopter. The rest of the team had already arrived on Sunday, but Rohit joined them on Tuesday and he also attended an event with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur in Bilaspur and played cricket with his fans. The fifth Test match between India and England is a dead rubber as the Rohit-led side has already taken an unassailable 3-1 lead over the visitors thanks to a brilliant victory in the fourth Test in Ranchi.

"What's SRH Thinking?" After Another IPL Captain Sacking, T20 World Cup Winner Raises Question

Mumbai Indians is not the only team that will see a new skipper in the IPL 2024. After Hardik Pandya replaced Rohit Sharma as the new MI skipper, now SunRisers Hyderabad will be playing under a new captain too. Australia's World Cup-winning skipper Pat Cummins was on Monday named captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad for the upcoming Indian Premier League, becoming the fourth player to be handed the responsibility in the last three years.

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Rohit Sharma "Scolds" But Is "Yaaro Ka Yaar": Ex-India Star Explains Why

England hope for final flourish at home away from home in Dharamsala Test

In Series Of Comebacks, Rohit Sharma Aces Captaincy Test

"There's A Guy Named Rishabh Pant": Rohit Sharma Silences England Star On Yashasvi Jaiswal Remark

"How Is It Still Zero?": Rohit Sharma On Viral Stump-Mic Exchange With Umpire

Rohit Sharma And Co To Get Slow Turner At Dharamsala? Report Provides Big Update

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Grand Entry In Helicopter For Dharamsala Test Goes Viral

"What's SRH Thinking?" After Another IPL Captain Sacking, T20 World Cup Winner Raises Question