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"The Way He captained...": Kapil Dev On Rohit Sharma's Test Retirement

Very few in India can claim to have played cricket and captained the national team like Rohit Sharma, said legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev after the batting maestro announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. The 38-year-old was India's most prolific Test batter in the second half of his career, scoring 4301 runs in 67 Tests with 12 hundreds and 18 half centuries at an average of 40.57. "He did a wonderful job, played good cricket. Over the period of time, the way he conducted himself, the way he captained and most importantly the way he played his cricket — because in India, very few played cricket like this," said Kapil in an exclusive interview with PTI videos.

The Rohit Sharma Email That Shocked BCCI Before Retirement Announcement

India's Test and ODI captain until Wednesday, Rohit Sharma, dropped a bomb on fans all across the globe as he decided to quit the longest format. Rohit's announcement came as a big surprise, as the batter had expressed his intentions of leading the team on the tour of England multiple times. Just as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had begun drawing the squad selection plan for the England tour, Rohit decided to call it quits. What transpired behind the scenes wasn't made public, but it has been reported that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee wasn't keen on giving the captaincy responsibility to the Hitman.

Amid Indian Strikes, PCB Calls Emergency Meeting Over Pakistan Super League. Report Says, "If Things Escalate..."

Rattled by multiple Indian military strikes in Pakistan, the country's Cricket Board has called an emergency meeting to discuss whether the ongoing Pakistan Super League, which features a number of foreign players, should be halted. The T20 league, which features six franchises and is in its final stages, is currently being staged in Rawalpindi. It is scheduled to wind up on May 18 in Lahore. A reliable source in the Board said the PCB would follow the advice from the government on continuing the league and it would be holding discussions later on Thursday.

IPL 2025: B Praak To Perform As BCCI Set To Pay Tribute To Indian Armed Forces

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to honour the Indian armed forces on Thursday at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. The apex cricket council of India will pay the tribute ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. In the show, singer and composer B Praak will be peforming live in front of the audience. The news was shared by IPL's official X handle. "Dharamshala, get ready to sing with pride! B Praak brings the nation's sound on a night of patriotism and notes echoing India's spirit. With soulful melodies & powerful anthems, unite to celebrate our great culture. A tribute to the heart of Bharat!" it wrote.

England call up Rew for Zimbabwe test after Cox injury

LONDON : England have called up Somerset stumper-batsman James Rew for the one-off test against Zimbabwe later this month to replace Jordan Cox, who has been ruled out after sustaining an abdominal muscle injury.

From Wankhede To The Oval: A Look At Rohit Sharma's Career-Defining Knocks Following Test Retirement

The Indian skipper and batter Rohit Sharma called time on his 11-year-long Test career after recent struggles in batting and leadership ahead of the England tour in June, which will kickstart India's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign. The up-and-down nature of Rohit's career, his evolution from a struggling middle-order batter to a world-beating, chart-topping opener and his resilience and determination shown throughout these 11 years is a source of inspiration for many cricketers and fans worldwide. Over the years, the 'Hitman' has shown immense transformation, range, a solid defence and hitting power as a batter.

What Prompted Rohit Sharma To Quit Test Cricket? Report Says This Call By Selectors

A legend of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma, announced a shock decision to quit Test cricket on Wednesday. With the big announcement being made in the middle of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, many wondered what the conversation might have been between Rohit and the selection committee. It was being reported over the last few days that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee has started the process of squad selection for the England tour. A conversation between Rohit, the coaches, and the selectors, hence, seems to have played a big role in the skipper quitting the red-ball format.

"Who Are These People...": Gautam Gambhir Rubbishes Rift Rumours With Rohit Sharma In Style

India men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir recently slammed the "experts" and some Youtubers for spreading fake news about his rift with skipper Rohit Sharma. Gambhir, who is mostly in the headlines for his serious and no-nonsense nature, coached the Indian team which lifted the Champions Trophy in March this year. However, some reports recently emerged which hinted that relations between Rohit and the team management have been strained ever-since India's defeat in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

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"The Way He captained...": Kapil Dev On Rohit Sharma's Test Retirement

The Rohit Sharma Email That Shocked BCCI Before Retirement Announcement

Amid Indian Strikes, PCB Calls Emergency Meeting Over Pakistan Super League. Report Says, "If Things Escalate..."

IPL 2025: B Praak To Perform As BCCI Set To Pay Tribute To Indian Armed Forces

England call up Rew for Zimbabwe test after Cox injury

From Wankhede To The Oval: A Look At Rohit Sharma's Career-Defining Knocks Following Test Retirement

What Prompted Rohit Sharma To Quit Test Cricket? Report Says This Call By Selectors

"Who Are These People...": Gautam Gambhir Rubbishes Rift Rumours With Rohit Sharma In Style