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"Retirement In Your Hands, Playing For India Is Not": Rohit Sharma Served Big Warning

Former Indian cricket team batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that retirement is a personal decision but the decision on whether Rohit Sharma will find a place in the India playing XI in the future or not will be decided by the selectors. Rohit opted out of the fifth Test match in Sydney following a dismal run of form and in a candid interview on Day 2 of the match, he addressed speculations about his future. In the interview, Rohit said that he will not be retiring anytime soon but Manjrekar pointed out that there is no guarantee that he will find a place in the side if his form does not improve in the future.

"What Do We Know?": Sunil Gavaskar's Fiery Rant After India's Series Loss Against Australia

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar launched a scathing rant following the side's series loss against Australia. India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years following the six-wicket loss in the Sydney Test on Sunday. The defeat also meant that India were eliminated from the World Test Championship (WTC) Final race with Australia and South Africa now booking their berths for the summit clash. During his analysis on Star Sports, Gavaskar was reminded of the fact that during the series against South Africa in 2024, he advised the team to use the domestic Test matches to prepare for the series against Australia. However, the Indian batters looked mostly underprepared on the pace-friendly pitches Down Under and Gavaskar was left emotional while making his point about the performance.

"Just The Best In The World": Sachin Tendulkar's Special Praise For Jasprit Bumrah

India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, garnered special praise from 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar after ending the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on a record-breaking note. Bumrah displayed scintillating form throughout the Border-Gavaskar series and has his name in the history books. He ended BGT with 32 wickets, making him India's highest wicket-taker in a Test series against the Baggy Greens on Australian soil. His tally, at an exceptional average of 12.64, includes three five-wicket hauls, with a best of 6/76. In doing so, he surpassed Bishan Singh Bedi's record of 31 wickets from the 1977-78 tour of Australia.

Fan Says Jasprit Bumrah Facing ICC Investigation For Ball-Tampering. R Ashwin Responds

Veteran cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has defended pacer Jasprit Bumrah after the Indian team vice-captain was accused of ball-tampering during the recently-concluded Sydney Test against Australia. Bumrah did not bowl a single over after suffering spasms to his back on Day 2. As a result, Australia chased down 162 to win the match by six wickets, clinching the series 3-1. However, Bumrah was accused of altering the conditions of the ball during the first innings. In a viral video, Bumrah was removing and re-wearing his shoes, when a suspicious object fell out of the spikes.

"Gautam Gambhir Should Be Saying...": Sunil Gavaskar Drops 'Domestic Cricket' Bombshell

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday urged Indian batters to play in the Ranji Trophy without offering any excuses to iron out technical deficiencies that led to their peril in two successive series against New Zealand and Australia. Gavaskar said it was worrying to see the Indian batters churning out underwhelming efforts against New Zealand at home and in the just-concluded series against Australia Down Under. India succumbed to the Kiwis 0-3 before surrendering to the Aussies 1-3. "On January 23, there is the next round of the Ranji Trophy. Let's see how many players from this squad play. There should be no excuse for not being able to play," Gavaskar told Star Sports.

India coach says Rohit, Kohli still have a future if they want it

SYDNEY : India coach Gautam Gambhir said veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still have a future in the team if they want it, despite disappointing returns on the test tour of Australia.

"Had No Right...": Gautam Gambhir's Explosive Verdict On Jasprit Bumrah-Sam Konstas Controversy

India head coach Gautam Gambhir criticised Australian debutant Sam Konstas for his involvement in a heated verbal exchange with Jasprit Bumrah on the opening day of the Sydney Test, calling it inappropriate. The final moments of the opening day became tense when the 19-year-old Konstas engaged in a verbal spat with the Indian pace spearhead, leaving Bumrah visibly agitated. As Bumrah was fired up, the consequences were felt by Usman Khawaja, who, on the next delivery, gave away a thick outside edge to KL Rahul at second slip.

On Virat Kohli's Retirement Rumours, Pat Cummins' Statement Wins Internet

Australian skipper Pat Cummins rates Virat Kohli as a great competitor who makes the game lively with his theatrics and he will be "sad" if the latest Border-Gavaskar trophy does end up being the Indian superstar's last tour Down Under. Following the hundred in the series opener, Kohli's troubles outside the off-stump compounded as he was caught in the slip cordon eight times over the course of five Tests. The tour that got over on Sunday is likely to be Kohli's last.

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"Retirement In Your Hands, Playing For India Is Not": Rohit Sharma Served Big Warning

"What Do We Know?": Sunil Gavaskar's Fiery Rant After India's Series Loss Against Australia

"Just The Best In The World": Sachin Tendulkar's Special Praise For Jasprit Bumrah

Fan Says Jasprit Bumrah Facing ICC Investigation For Ball-Tampering. R Ashwin Responds

"Gautam Gambhir Should Be Saying...": Sunil Gavaskar Drops 'Domestic Cricket' Bombshell

India coach says Rohit, Kohli still have a future if they want it

"Had No Right...": Gautam Gambhir's Explosive Verdict On Jasprit Bumrah-Sam Konstas Controversy

On Virat Kohli's Retirement Rumours, Pat Cummins' Statement Wins Internet