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India Today
a day ago
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- India Today
Rohit Sharma trains with Abhishek Nayar, hits the gym amid ODI retirement chatter
India's one-day international captain, Rohit Sharma, has shared a photograph from a training session in which he was joined by former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. The batting star was seen interacting with Nayar at a gym in last played competitive cricket in the Indian Premier League on 1 June. The 38-year-old retired from Test cricket midway through the IPL 2025 season and was not part of the new-look Test side, led by Shubman Gill, for the tour of England. Rohit spent his time away from the sport with his family. He was also seen attending the fifth and final Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy between England and India at The is expected to lead India in the forthcoming three-match ODI series in Australia in October. However, speculation is rife that both Rohit and Virat Kohli could be given farewells during the Australia tour. News reports have claimed that the team management, headed by Gautam Gambhir, and the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel are planning for the future and may approach the 2027 ODI World Cup without the veteran duo. A BCCI source, however, told the PTI news agency that the board is in no hurry to make decisions on the one-day futures of Rohit and Kohli, stressing that the current focus is on the T20 World Cup, scheduled for February–March for his part, appears intent on regaining full fitness ahead of his much-anticipated return to competitive cricket. He has previously worked with Abhishek Nayar to refine his skills and improve his fitness. Nayar, who is set to coach UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League, served as Gautam Gambhir's deputy with the Indian team until the Champions Trophy. He was relieved of his duties before taking up the role of assistant coach with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2025 this month, Virat Kohli was spotted training in indoor nets in London with Gujarat Titans assistant coach Naeem Amin. Kohli, sporting a salt-and-pepper beard, sparked a wave of speculation on social media. Just days before sharing the training images, he was photographed with a fan in London, again showing his greying WILL ROHIT AND KOHLI PLAY NEXT?Despite having not played competitive cricket since June, both Rohit and Kohli will be keen to make an impact in the ODI series in Australia, scheduled from 19 to 25 pair had originally been expected to return to competitive action in August during an ODI series against Bangladesh, but the series has since been postponed to next are set to play 27 ODIs and the Asia Cup in 2027 before the next ODI World Cup. While there is still ample time before the quadrennial event, it remains to be seen whether Rohit and Kohli can maintain their form and fitness. Having stepped away from two of the three international formats, their match practice will be limited unless they opt to feature in domestic have also suggested that the BCCI and the selection committee might encourage Rohit and Kohli to take part in the Vijay Hazare Trophy — India's domestic 50-over competition — in December and January.- EndsYou May Also Like
India Today
a day ago
- Sport
- India Today
Test cricket a hit: Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy breaks digital viewership records
At a time when the future of Test cricket is under intense debate, the five-match series between England and India has set a new benchmark for viewership. The Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy has become the most-watched Test series on a digital platform, broadcaster JioHotstar announced in a statement on Tuesday, 12 the enduring appeal of marquee Test contests, more than 170 million viewers logged on to the platform over the course of the five matches, played from 20 June to 4 August. According to the broadcaster, this represents the highest reach for any Test series on a digital fifth day of the final Test at The Oval recorded a peak concurrency of 13 million viewers on JioHotstar – the highest ever for a Test match streamed online. Fuelled by nail-biting finishes and dramatic twists, the England–India series captivated audiences in India, generating a staggering 65 billion minutes of watch time on the platform. 'The extraordinary response to India's tour of England reinforces Test cricket's ability to produce compelling narratives in almost every session of every match. Reaching over 170 million viewers and setting new concurrency records is testament not only to the thrilling cricket on display, but also to our commitment to delivering an immersive storytelling and viewing experience,' said Siddharth Sharma, Head of Content – Sports, five Tests in the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy went the distance, with packed crowds the norm at every venue. The Oval Test was carried into a fifth day after rain curtailed the final hour's play on the Sunday. Despite England needing only 35 runs and India requiring four wickets, a record crowd returned on Monday morning for the concluding session of the series. Even though many knew play might last no longer than an hour, thousands still turned up, ensuring another blockbuster day of cricket in fans were richly rewarded as India and England served up fiercely contested cricket that ebbed and flowed throughout the series. On the final day, India clinched victory by six runs, claiming the last four wickets to level the HOT DEBATEOver the years, five-Test series between India and England, Australia and India, and the Ashes have consistently delivered blockbuster cricket. Yet concerns remain about the viability of Test cricket, particularly its inclusivity for lower-ranked teams. While such series involving the so-called 'Big Three' – England, India, and Australia – continue to thrive, they highlight a widening gap in hosting of another thrilling series, coming so soon after the 2023 Ashes, follows comments by England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive Richard Thompson opposing a proposed two-tier World Test Championship (WTC). He argued that England risk missing out on the Ashes and other high-profile series should they be relegated and fail to face Australia or the WTC has added significance to bilateral series, there are growing concerns about the uneven distribution of fixtures, with the 'Big Three' dominating the most lucrative and high-profile July 2025, the ICC formed an eight-member working group to assess the feasibility of introducing a two-tier WTC. The committee, headed by the ICC's newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Sanjog Gupta, was established during the ICC's annual general meeting in Singapore, presided over by Chair Jay Shah.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Shubman Gill beats Ben Stokes, makes history as ICC rewards India captain for England heroics
India Test captain Shubman Gill beat his England counterpart Ben Stokes on Tuesday as the ICC honoured him for his heroics in the recently-concluded Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy. Gill was named ICC Player of the Month for the fourth time in his career — the most by any male cricketer — thus scripting history. He edged out Stokes and South Africa's Wiaan Mulder to claim the honour. India's Shubman Gill with England's Ben Stokes after India won the match to draw the test series (Action Images via Reuters) The award came for Gill's stellar performances against England. Leading India in a Test series for the first time, and with stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli recently retired, the 25-year-old smashed 754 runs in 10 innings — the most ever by an Indian captain in a single series and second only to Don Bradman's 801 against England in 1937. 'It feels great to be named the ICC Player of the Month for July. This time it holds a lot more significance since it has come for my performances during my first Test series as captain. The double ton in Birmingham is obviously something I will cherish forever and will be one of the highlights of my tour to England,' Gill said in an ICC release. Gill previously won the awards in January 2023, September 2023, and February 2025. Reflecting on the England series, which ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw, Gill said: 'The Test series against England was a learning experience for me as captain, and we had some outstanding performances from both sides. I would like to thank the jury for selecting me for this award and my teammates who have been with me during this exciting series. I look forward to continuing my form in the season ahead and bringing more laurels for the country.' India lost the opener in Leeds before bouncing back in Birmingham, where Gill scored 430 runs across two innings. The visitors then lost narrowly at Lord's by 22 runs, drew in Manchester, and pulled off a thrilling six-run win in the Oval decider. Gill will next be seen in action in the Duleep Trophy, which will kick off towards the end of August. He will be leading the North Zone side.
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
Vengsarkar: 'BCCI Must Not Pander To Short-Sightedness Of Captains And Coaches'
Last Updated: Dilip Vengsarkar praised the balanced pitches in the India–England Test series, urging BCCI to replicate them for upcoming series against West Indies and South Africa. Among the many discussion points from the recently concluded India–England Test series, the quality of the pitches deserves more attention. Across all five matches, the playing surfaces offered an excellent balance between bat and ball, ensuring competitive cricket that extended to the fifth and final day each time. In an era where home advantage often heavily favours the host nation, particularly when India tours abroad, this series stood out for producing fair, sporting wickets that drew no major complaints from either side. Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar praised the series as an example of how pitch quality can enhance Test cricket. 'I must appreciate the culture of Test cricket in England. There were huge crowds for all the Tests, and the sporting wickets ensured that the result of all five Tests was decided on the fifth and final day. This series, which will be remembered for ages, has revived interest in Test cricket among cricket lovers. It has increased Test cricket's importance. This shows that if you dish out good pitches, Test cricket can not just survive, but flourish too," Vengsarkar was quoted as saying by TOI. What Does Dilip Vengsarkar Want For India? 'I hope that India do the same in their upcoming international season (two Tests each against West Indies and South Africa) and provide good, sporting wickets for Tests. The BCCI must not pander to the short-sightedness of captains and coaches, who are just looking for short-term gains by winning matches and qualifying for the World Test Championship final," Vengsarkar added. The inaugural Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy turned out to be one of the most closely fought contests between the two nations, ending in a 2–2 draw. India clinched the final Test with a thrilling 6-run win at The Oval. Batters largely dominated the early days of each match before bowlers came into their own as the pitches wore down, creating an enthralling ebb and flow. However, the ICC's pitch ratings offered a more measured verdict. Of the four matches rated so far, only the Headingley surface from the first Test was deemed 'very good," while the next three — Edgbaston, Lord's, and Old Trafford — were rated merely 'satisfactory." The assessment for The Oval pitch is still awaited. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
3 days ago
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- India.com
WTC latest points table after New Zealand thrashes Zimbabwe, India's current position is...
New Zealand's overwhelming victory over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo by an innings and 359 runs grabbed attention for its dominance but does not affect the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 points table, and thus has no direct impact on India's current position. This is due to Zimbabwe's exclusion from the WTC cycle, despite being a full member of the ICC. Only the top nine Test teams as of March 31, 2018, were eligible to compete in the tournament when it started in 2019. Afghanistan, Ireland, and Zimbabwe were left out and are still not part of the competition. The nine participating teams in the tournament are Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, West Indies, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. India ranks third on the WTC points table With a points percentage of 46.67, India ranks third on the WTC table after the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy series. With 43.33, England is in fourth place, just behind. With a perfect 100 points from their first games, Australia holds the top spot, followed by Sri Lanka with 66.67. At this point, New Zealand's outcome has no bearing on India. The WTC 2025–27 campaign, which starts in December with a three-Test home series against the West Indies, has not yet begun for the Kiwis, who won the first 2019–21 cycle. New Zealand secured overwhelming victory over Zimbabwe But the Bulawayo match was historic. After declaring themselves at 601 for three, New Zealand easily defeated Zimbabwe twice, with Zak Foulkes taking five wickets in the second innings to secure the third-largest innings victory in Test history. Although this won't affect the current WTC standings, performances like this serve as a reminder that when New Zealand enters the competition, they could become one of India's toughest challengers on the way to the 2027 final.
