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Rohit Sharma "Was Depressed For A Month": India Star Reveals Details Of Emotional Conversation On World Cup Snub

Rohit Sharma is now one of the biggest names in world cricket. Apart from being the Indian cricket team captain, his batting prowess has made him one of the most respected cricketers. Always considered as a rare batting talent, made his India debut in 2007 in an ODI against Ireland. Currently, Rohit has 3379 runs in 49 Tests (average 45.66), 9825 runs in 243 ODIs (average 48.63) and 3853 runs in 148 T20Is (average 31.32). He is one of the few players to have scored a ton in all three formats. Despite having such a track record, there was a time when Rohit was depressed due to his cricket career.

"They Must Have Been In The Jungle...": Ravi Shastri Mocks People Linking Ajinkya Rahane's WTC Final Selection To IPL Performance

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri put his complete support behind the selectors' decision to include Ajinkya Rahane in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final squad and said that an experienced campaigner like him can prove valuable in an on-off encounter. India will take on Australia in the WTC Final at the Oval on June 7 and incidentally, Rahane's last century came against Australia at Melbourne back in 2020 which proved crucial for his side. Shastri said that Rahane's IPL form has been good but it is his domestic cricket form that catapulted him into the Test squad.

Watch - "No Masala Curries": Kohli's Diet Plan Reveals His Dedication To Fitness

India batter Virat Kohli is as famous for his fitness as his batting. While there are many young cricketers who wish to carry the style and batting supremacy like Kohli, the player's stamina and physical build is also inspiring the generation to get the best out of the body. Despite nearing the age of 35, Kohli is still as fit and quick between the stumps during batting as any youngster. Meanwhile, in the fielding too, Kohli never seems out of energy.

'Wasn't Invited To A Single Selection Meeting': Ravi Shastri's Huge Revelation

Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri revealed that he has not attended a single selection meeting during his two stints with the side. Shastri had a seven-year tenure with the national team between 2014 and 2021 – first as the team director and then as the head coach of the team. He was succeeded by Rahul Dravid after India's elimination from the 2021 T20 World Cup. In a recent interview with ESPNCricinfo, he was asked about how the selection process actually takes place in real life and his answer left even the host of the chat show surprised.

Expected Virat Kohli To Lead India When Rohit Sharma Was Injured, Ravi Shastri's Honest Admission

Virat Kohli's unfulfilling exit as India's captain from all three formats of the game did feel like a bad breakup story. With the cricketing world still trying to understand what transpired between India's finest Test captain to date and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), there remain those who are still wondering if there's a way for Kohli to return as India's captain for one last match. Though his return as Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper, even on a temporary basis, gave fans something to cheer about, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has admitted that he expected Kohli to lead when Rohit was injured for the rescheduled Birmingham Test against England.

On PT Usha's "Tarnishing Image Of Nation" Dig At Wrestlers, WC-Winning Star's Retort

Top Indian grapplers have been protesting at Jantar Mantar in the national capital against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. The likes of Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and many other wrestlers have been sleeping on the streets, urging authorities to file an FIR against Brij Bhushan, who has denied the allegations on multiple occasions. Awaiting action to be taken, Vinesh had questioned the silence of the country's top cricketers.

"Forget History": England Great Wants This Batter To Replace Shubman Gill In WTC Final

Shubman Gill has been enjoying a brilliant run of form in all three formats of cricket and the youngster looks like a sure-shot opening batter choice for India in the World Test Championship final against Australia. However, former England skipper Michael Vaughan has a different suggestion for the Indian cricket team. In a recent interaction, Vaughan said that KL Rahul should replace Gill as the opener for India as he is more comfortable against the moving deliveries. The final is taking place at the Oval and with the ball expected to move, Gill can find it difficult to handle the conditions.

That Innings "Gave Me Another One Year...": MS Dhoni On Extra-special Knock That Boosted His India Career

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels his side lost the IPL match in Japipur against hosts Rajasthan Royals in the first six overs as the visitors gave away too many runs during that period. He also reminisced the 183 that he scored at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur against Sri Lanka in a ODI in 2005. That was one of the first of the many marvelous knocks that Dhoni's played during chase.

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Rohit Sharma "Was Depressed For A Month": India Star Reveals Details Of Emotional Conversation On World Cup Snub

"They Must Have Been In The Jungle...": Ravi Shastri Mocks People Linking Ajinkya Rahane's WTC Final Selection To IPL Performance

Watch - "No Masala Curries": Kohli's Diet Plan Reveals His Dedication To Fitness

'Wasn't Invited To A Single Selection Meeting': Ravi Shastri's Huge Revelation

Expected Virat Kohli To Lead India When Rohit Sharma Was Injured, Ravi Shastri's Honest Admission

On PT Usha's "Tarnishing Image Of Nation" Dig At Wrestlers, WC-Winning Star's Retort

"Forget History": England Great Wants This Batter To Replace Shubman Gill In WTC Final

That Innings "Gave Me Another One Year...": MS Dhoni On Extra-special Knock That Boosted His India Career