"Virat, Rohit Aren't Bad People": Ex-England Captain On India Stars' Poor Form
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have endured poor form off late, particularly in Test cricket.
MI Cape Town secured a spot in the SA20 final with a 39-run victory over Paarl Royals in the first qualifier. Despite David Miller's efforts, the Royals fell short. MI Cape Town, unbeaten in their last seven matches, displayed strong performances from Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, George Linde, Dewald Brevis and Delano Potgieter.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have endured poor form off late, particularly in Test cricket.
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Latest scorecard as MI Cape Town face Paarl Royals in the first qualifier in the SA20.
India will take on Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on February 23.
Lockie Ferguson, known for his speed, has excelled both as a fast bowler and as a captain. Under his leadership, the Desert Vipers topped the ILT20 2025 league stage, earning two chances in the playoffs. He reflects on his experiences with the Vipers, IPL, and past tournaments, emphasising the importance of team environment and constant learning.
Shubman Gill, India's vice-captain, emphasizes the importance of domestic cricket and staying competitive among teammates as they prepare for the Champions Trophy.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri warns against rushing pacemanJasprit Bumrah into action for the Champions Trophy if he's not fully fit, citing his injury history. With India's title hopes at stake, cricket legends stress managing Bumrah’s fitness. Mohammed Shami’s role gains importance amid Bumrah's uncertain availability, especially after returning from an injury layoff.
Kohli has had a poor run in Test cricket in four of the last five years, but his ODI numbers have remained unaffected
Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen praised India's significant investment in English cricket through the recent auction for 'The Hundred' teams by the ECB. He acknowledged India's leading role in global cricket and emphasised that the cash infusion would benefit struggling English counties and elevate the quality of the sport, as witnessed in South Africa's SA20 league.
Shubman Gill emphasizes the healthy competition among India's young top-order batters for opening spots, highlighting camaraderie rather than toxicity. He stressed on the importance of a secure team environment, despite the disappointment for those excelling in domestic cricket, like Karun Nair, but not selected.
Suraj Samat leads the Indian Street Premier League, focussed on celebrating grassroots cricket through a professional platform.
‘I haven’t given up on T20 return,’ says Test starFormer England captain set for ODI series against India Joe Root has not given up on making a return to England’s Twenty20 side, six years on from his last appearance although he admits the team and format have changed significantly during his absence. Root is set to play in the upcoming three-match one-day international series against India but his future in the shortest form remains a matter of discussion. His case was put forward by sections of the media while England struggled against spin in their 4-1 T20 international series defeat by the defending world champions. Continue reading...
Rohit Sharma will be the sixth player to lead India in a Champions Trophy and only two of the five in the past have actually won the title.
In Nagpur, India's throwdown specialist Raghu was mistaken by police for a fan while rejoining the cricket team, causing a brief confusion. Raghu is a crucial part of India's net sessions with his fast throwdowns. The England team is in India for a white-ball series, as the two teams gear up for a three-match ODI series in preparation for the Champions Trophy.