Even though Indian opener Rohit Sharma was full of talent since the beginning of his international career, the Maharashtra batsman discovered the best way to channelize his ability when he was promoted up the order in the Indian cricket team. In the backdrop of India’s second Champions Trophy title in 2013, Rohit found his form continued to impress in the ODI series against Australia. The right-handed batsman scored two centuries, including 209, only the third double in One Day International cricket. Following the remarkable outing, he didn’t just improve as a batsman but developed some leadership skills within his dynamic personality. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit remains the most successful skipper as he has led Mumbai Indians to the title thrice in the cash-rich league. Under the captaincy of Rohit, Mumbai have lifted the IPL trophy in 2013, 2015 and 2017.
Abhishek Sharma slammed a 52-ball 148 as Punjab obliterated Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash in Hyderabad on Sunday, while leading his domestic side. Punjab became only the fifth team in T20 to post a total in excess of 300.
The ODI series between India and South Africa is set to get underway on Sunday, November 30. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be back in action for India. But who will replace Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, who have been ruled out of the series? Here's India's possible playing XI;
India and South Africa will renew their rivalry in ODI cricket, starting from tomorrow as the first of the three-match series is set to be played in Ranchi. Ahead of the clash, let us have a look at how their openers have fared so far in the format.
Rohit Sharma enters the South Africa ODI series needing three sixes to break Shahid Afridi’s record for most ODI sixes. With eight more across the series, he could also become the first player to reach 650 international sixes.
Mumbai opener Ayush Mhatre starred for his team in the SMAT clash against Vidarbha with a brilliant century in the 193-run chase. In the process, Mhatre broke Rohit Sharma's stunning world record while also surpassing the likes of Quinton de Kock.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be back in action on Sunday with the ODI series against South Africa getting underway in Ranchi. Here'ws how the star duo have performed against the Proteas in the 50-over format of the game?
Rohit Sharma regained the No. 1 ODI batting ranking as Daryl Mitchell slipped, while several players across formats rose in updated ICC charts. Rohit was also named ambassador for the 2026 T20 World Cup after featuring in all nine editions and winning two titles.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma has been announced as the new brand ambassador for the T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to begin on February 7.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma has lost his top spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters. New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell has toppled him to become the No.1 batter in ODIs after smashing a brilliant century against the West Indies in first of the three-match ODI series.
Rohit Sharma has yet to confirm his availability for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the MCA revealed. The ex-India captain, recently named Player of the Series against Australia, is training in Mumbai and is expected to feature in the upcoming ODI series vs South Africa.
Virat Kohli has benefited from Babar Azam's failure in the ODIs played against South Africa and Sri Lanka over the last week. In the latest ICC ODI rankings, Rohit Sharma has retained the top spot while Kohli has also jumped up despite not playing.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma might have to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy which is scheduled to start from December 24. BCCI has reportedly made it to clear to the star duo that they will have to play domestic cricket to play for India in the near future.
With some exceptional players having put in some brilliant performances for the Indian team over the years, let us have a look at the top five India players with the most Player of the Match awards for the side.
BCCI announced the India A squad for the three-match series against South Africa A, led by Tilak Varma. Notably, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are absent, sparking speculation about their future, while Ishan Kishan and other youngsters make the squad.
Indian women ended their ICC trophy drought to win their maiden World title as they defeated South Africa in the Women's World Cup 2025 final. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma was full of joy after the Indian team clinched the world title.
Rohit Sharma was spotted watching the World Cup final between India and South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. He was also seen expressing his disappointment over the umpire's wrong decision adjudging Deepti Sharma out. Watch the video
With Pakistan's Babar Azam surpassing the run tally of veteran India batter Rohit Sharma in the shortest format of the game, let us have a statistical comparison between the two star atters in the shortest format of the game.
Babar Azam came out to bat at number three in the second T20I against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. He needed only nine runs to go past Rohit Sharma's world record in the shortest format of the game and he did so comfortably.
Rahul Dravid credited Rohit Sharma for transforming India’s white-ball cricket, leading to the 2024 T20 World Cup win. Under Rohit, India adopted a more aggressive style, and in recent ODIs in Australia, he showcased a measured approach, scoring 73 and 121*.
After Abhishek Nayar’s appointment as KKR head coach sparked rumours of Rohit Sharma joining him, Mumbai Indians quashed the speculation with a witty X post, saying “the sun rises every day, but not at Knight,” adding SRK’s line, “Mushkil Nahi Namumkin Hai.”