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Rohit Sharma bats for Ravindra Jadeja's elevation in batting order

Ravindra Jadeja was not amused when an online poll conducted by his IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings suggested his best batting position was No. 8. "No. 8 too early for me! Put me at 11," was Jadeja's peeved reply. Over the years, the southpaw has been assigned the role of a designated finisher. But the Rajkot allrounder's batting has improved by leaps and bounds in the past 12 months, something which could have tempted India skipper Rohit Sharma to promote the left-hander to No. 4 in the first T20I against Sri Lanka.

Erwee chuffed with 1st day batting fightback: 'We're here to win and square series'

Proteas opener Sarel Erwee said their opening day performance in the second Test against New Zealand on Friday has the potential to set the tone for a series-leveling win.

'Why can't I hit like him?': Rohan Mustafa in awe of UAE batting partner Muhammad Waseem

Bearing in mind Rohan Mustafa once declined a motorbike as a reward for being player of a tournament, it might be assumed he is not one for mementoes.

India vs Sri Lanka: I want Ravindra Jadeja to bat up the order more, says Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma explained the reason why all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was sent up the order in the first T20I against Sri Lanka here at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. Jadeja, who made his Team India return on Thursday, was sent into bat at number four. The left-handed batter scored three runs from four balls.

Cricket-South Africa win toss, bat first in second New Zealand test

(Reuters) -South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Friday as the tourists shook up their starting 11 to try to save the series.

South Africa win toss, to bat first in second New Zealand test

MELBOURNE : South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Friday.

Rohit Sharma Says Ravindra Jadeja Could Bat Higher Up The Order Again After No 4 Role In 1st T20I vs Sri Lanka

India skipper Rohit Sharma explained the reason why all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was sent up the order in the first T20I against Sri Lanka at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday. Jadeja, who made his Team India return on Thursday, was sent into bat at number four. The left-handed batter scored three runs from four balls. "Very happy with Jadeja's return. We want more from him that is why we asked him to bat higher. You will see that happening more and more in the games that he plays for India. I want him to bat up the order more," said Rohit Sharma at the post-match presentation.

'I get mind fog and loss of memory' - Sunny Akani reveals battle with depression on account of long Covid

Sunny Akani has revealed he is battling depression and related illnesses on account of contracting Covid-19 last year. The 26-year-old is well known as one of the hardest workers on the circuit, but his table time has been severely restricted by long Covid. Ad/> Akani has revealed he suffers from blurred vision and extreme fatigue, which has taken a toll on his mental health.

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Rohit Sharma bats for Ravindra Jadeja's elevation in batting order

Erwee chuffed with 1st day batting fightback: 'We're here to win and square series'

'Why can't I hit like him?': Rohan Mustafa in awe of UAE batting partner Muhammad Waseem

India vs Sri Lanka: I want Ravindra Jadeja to bat up the order more, says Rohit Sharma

Cricket-South Africa win toss, bat first in second New Zealand test

South Africa win toss, to bat first in second New Zealand test

Rohit Sharma Says Ravindra Jadeja Could Bat Higher Up The Order Again After No 4 Role In 1st T20I vs Sri Lanka

'I get mind fog and loss of memory' - Sunny Akani reveals battle with depression on account of long Covid