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Rohit Sharma To Opt Out Of England Tests. Report Claims This Is The Reason

Rohit Sharma is likely to opt out of the Indian cricket team's upcoming Test series against England due to his dismal run of form in red-ball cricket, according to India Today. The report claimed that sources have confirmed that the Indian cricket team captain has already taken the decision. The sources added that Virat Kohli is most likely to retain his place in the squad. Rohit scored just 31 runs in 3 matches during the Test series against Australia and he even dropped himself for the final game in Sydney.

On Team's Early Struggles, Ex-Rajasthan Royals Star's Concerning Verdict: "Seems A Bit Thin..."

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Robin Uthappa feels that Rajasthan Royals (RR) need to reflect on their auction strategy and analyse their shortcomings after suffering back-to-back defeats in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Rajasthan lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening fixture before facing their second straight defeat against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday. Despite adding 14 players of their choice in last year's mega auction in Jeddah, the Jaipur-based franchise have not found the right balance in the playing 11 so far.

Jessica Pegula Topples Emma Raducanu To Set Miami Semifinal Clash With Teenager Alexandra Eala

America's No. 4 seed Jessica Pegula completed the semifinal lineup at the Miami Open with a 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2 victory over Briton Emma Raducanu on Thursday (IST) at Hard Rock Stadium. The American advanced to her third semifinal in Miami in the last four years by topping the 2021 US Open champion for a second time in three career meetings. Pegula failed to seal the match in two sets after a strong rally from Raducanu in the second, where she saved four set points and fought back from a 5-2 deficit to force a tiebreak. Despite receiving medical treatment on a muggy Miami evening, Raducanu kept pushing hard. However, an early break of serve in the third set gave Pegula a lead she never gave up.

Asaram Bapu Ashram Land To Be Used For India's 2036 Olympics Infrastructure? Big Claim By Report

India has been vocal about its ambition to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) officially submitted a 'Letter of Intent' to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in October last year to reiterate the country's's interest. According to a report, the Bhupendra Patel-led Gujarat government has initiated the land acquisition process for building the Olympic village and other facilities on a 650-acre land in Ahmedabad.

Government Job, Rs 4 Crore Or A Plot: Vinesh Phogat Given State Benefits Choice

Wrestler-turned-Congress MLA Vinesh Phogat has been given three choices by the Haryana government regarding state benefits under its sports policy - a cash prize of Rs 4 crore, an allotment of a plot under Haryana Shahri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) or a 'Group A' job. The decision was taken at a state Cabinet meeting chaired by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. The three types of benefits offered to Phogat are equivalent to those of an Olympic silver medal winner under the state government's sports policy. However, as Phogat is currently an MLA from Julana in Jind district, she will be able to avail any one of the benefits. Phogat has not yet responded.

'Loyalty Matters': RR Star Nitish Rana Trolled After Falling For 8 vs Old Team KKR In IPL 2025

The Indian Premier League 2025 has not started at a good note at all for Rajasthan Royals. With two losses in two matches, RR finds themselves in the bottom half of the IPL 2025 points table. RR scored 151/9 in 20 overs, a target which was chased down in 17.3 overs by Kolkata Knight Riders. The loss would be more bitter for RR player Nitish Rana, who was a KKR player till IPL 2024. He got out for just 8 and after that he was heavily trolled on social media.

On Replacing 'Ill' Sunil Narine, KKR Star's Honest Self Assessment: "My Job Is To..."

Moeen Ali feels he did a satisfactory job with the ball in the absence of Kolkata Knight Riders' premier spinner, Sunil Narine, against Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders walked into the Barsapara Cricket Stadium without their all-time leading wicket-taker and the MVP of their last season's trophy-winning campaign, Sunil Narine. Narine was unavailable due to illness, and captain Ajinkya Rahane needed another spinner. With high hopes, he turned to Moeen Ali.

Virender Sehwag Criticises Shubman Gill's Captaincy In IPL 2025. Reason Is This India Star

For Shubman Gill, the start to the IPL 2025 has not been good. The former IPL champions went down by 11 runs in its first match against Punjab Kings on Tuesday despite chase a huge target of 244. Indian cricket team great Virender Sehwag was unhappy with the way Shubman Gill led the side in the first match against Punjab Kings. His main concern was the way he made his bowling changes, particularly Mohammed Siraj. He was taken off the attack despite conceding only 14 in the first two overs.

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Rohit Sharma To Opt Out Of England Tests. Report Claims This Is The Reason

On Team's Early Struggles, Ex-Rajasthan Royals Star's Concerning Verdict: "Seems A Bit Thin..."

Jessica Pegula Topples Emma Raducanu To Set Miami Semifinal Clash With Teenager Alexandra Eala

Asaram Bapu Ashram Land To Be Used For India's 2036 Olympics Infrastructure? Big Claim By Report

Government Job, Rs 4 Crore Or A Plot: Vinesh Phogat Given State Benefits Choice

'Loyalty Matters': RR Star Nitish Rana Trolled After Falling For 8 vs Old Team KKR In IPL 2025

On Replacing 'Ill' Sunil Narine, KKR Star's Honest Self Assessment: "My Job Is To..."

Virender Sehwag Criticises Shubman Gill's Captaincy In IPL 2025. Reason Is This India Star