Rohit Sharma’s off-field humor is making waves after a clip from an interview with Vimal Kumar went viral. Sharma jokingly remarked about having tough conversations with players regarding team selection, showcasing his candidness. This moment follows Sharma’s recent retirement from Test cricket, where he scored over 4,300 runs in 67 matches.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will remain in the Grade A+ category despite retiring from T20Is and Tests. This decision acknowledges their continued contribution to the Indian cricket team. Kohli retired from Tests after 123 matches, amassing 9,230 runs, while Rohit concluded his Test career with 4,301 runs in 67 matches.
Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of an iconic era. With 40 Test wins as captain, he leaves as India’s most successful red-ball leader. His passionate leadership and consistent performances, especially at No. 4, transformed Indian cricket. The void left behind is immense — on the scoreboard and in spirit.
India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra will participate in the ORLEN Janusz Kusociński Memorial in Poland on May 23. This follows the postponement of the NC Classic in Bengaluru. Chopra will face tough competitors, including Anderson Peters and Julian Weber. He previously competed in South Africa and will compete in the Doha Diamond League.
Virat Kohli’s sudden Test retirement has prompted widespread tributes, recognising his significant impact on Indian cricket. He filled the void left by Sachin Tendulkar as a prolific batter and by MS Dhoni as a transformative captain. Kohli concluded his Test career with 9,230 runs and a record of 40 wins in 68 matches as captain.
Animesh Kujur, battling heatstroke and fatigue, defied expectations by setting a new national record of 20.40 seconds in the 200m at the Senior Federation Cup. He also contributed to a new national record in the 4x100m relay. Formerly a football player, Kujur’s rise in athletics has been meteoric, fueled by inspiration from Usain Bolt and strong family support.
Michael Vaughan expressed his disappointment over Virat Kohli’s sudden Test retirement, emphasizing Kohli’s immense contribution to the format. Vaughan believes no one has done more for Test cricket, especially in fostering a love for it among Indian fans. He acknowledged Kohli’s passion and leadership, stating Test cricket would be blander without him.
With several Australian players unavailable for the remainder of IPL 2025, the BCCI has permitted franchises to sign temporary replacements who won’t be eligible for retention next season. Jake Fraser-McGurk will not participate, and Delhi Capitals have already secured Mustafizur Rahman as his replacement for Rs 6 Crore.
Ravindra Jadeja has achieved a historic milestone, maintaining the longest reign as the No. 1 all-rounder in Test cricket history, showcasing his unmatched versatility. Meanwhile, Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s outstanding performance against Zimbabwe propelled him to No. 2 in the all-rounder rankings, closing the gap with Jadeja. The rankings also saw movements for other players like Taijul Islam and Jasprit Bumrah.
Jake Fraser-McGurk’s childhood coach Shanon Young has confirmed to TimesofIndia.com that the 23-year-old is still pretty shaken up after the Dharamsala fixture between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was halted midway due to security reasons. Punjab Kings are also in a fix about the availability of their Australian contingent.