James Rew (@SomersetCCC on X) NEW DELHI: Somerset batter James Rew received an England call-up on Thursday for the forthcoming one-off Test versus Zimbabwe in Nottingham starting May 22.The 21-year-old batting talent steps in for Jordan Cox, who picked up an abdominal strain whilst compiling a hundred in Essex’s County Championship loss to Somerset on…

Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar penned an emotional tribute to Rohit Sharma following the latter’s decision to retire from Test cricket on Wednesday. Rohit made the announcement ahead of India’s upcoming tour of England next month but confirmed he will continue to play in the 50-over format. Tendulkar, who had handed Rohit…

NEW DELHI: With the hunt for a spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs getting quite intense, franchises are attempting to put their best foot forward with the objective of delivering excellence on and off the field. The search for the best possible lineup also includes picking the best possible replacements for injured players, which teams…

RJ Mahavash (left) was spotted with Punjab Kings cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal is making headlines both on and off the field, with the Punjab Kings spinner posting a congratulatory message for RJ Mahvash on Instagram, reigniting dating rumours that have been swirling around the duo for a long time.In a now-viral Instagram…

On the eve of the Boxing Day Test vs Australia, India captain Rohit Sharma rolled a desperate dice when he decided to return to top of the order. In the Tests preceding that fixture, Rohit, who joined the side from the second Test due to birth of his second child, was batting in the middle…

Rohit Sharma’s sudden retirement from Test cricket has taken his long-time teammate and fellow Mumbaikar Ajinkya Rahane by surprise. Engaged in a must-win IPL match for Kolkata Knight Riders against Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday, Rahane was unaware that Rohit had called time on his red-ball career earlier the same day.The veteran batter, who shares…

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect, putting an end to the persistent speculation surrounding his future in the longest format. His exit leaves India searching for a new leader ahead of the five-Test series against England starting June 20.Having already bid farewell to T20 Internationals after…

Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly offered praise for Rohit Sharma following his retirement announcement on Wednesday, acknowledging India’s numerous trophy victories under his leadership.“He is a great player for India, but someone has to leave the game. My best wishes to him. He had…

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings kept their IPL playoff hopes alive with a thrilling two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, effectively knocking the defending champions out of contention on Wednesday.Chasing 180, CSK got over the line with two balls to spare. Dewald Brevis led the charge with a blistering 52 off just 25 balls, while…

Rohit Sharma announces retirement. Following Rohit Sharma’s announcement of his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday, his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, has taken to social media to share her reaction.Ritika reshared Rohit Sharma’s Instagram story from her handle posted a couple of heartbreak emojis on her Instagram story. The 38-year-old has scored 4301 runs in 67…