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India won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in the second ODI in Wellington. Leading 1-0 after a five-wicket win in Auckland, India retained its playing XI, while New Zealand also made no changes.
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Former India captain Rohit Sharma recalled his first ODI double century against Australia in Bengaluru in 2013 during a Diwali special episode. He said his 16 sixes in the innings set a record in ODI cricket at the time
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India captain Shubman Gill credited disciplined bowling and sharp fielding, particularly Rohit Sharma's run-out of Daryl Mitchell, for the five-wicket win over New Zealand in the rain-affected first ODI. He also praised the contributions of Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Anshul Kamboj
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Virat Kohli struck a fluent 74 as India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in a rain-curtailed first ODI. Arshdeep Singh claimed four wickets, while Gurnoor Brar took three to restrict the hosts to 185 runs
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Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma received personalised All Blacks jerseys from former New Zealand rugby great Keven Mealamu at Eden Park ahead of India's ODI series. The interaction coincided with celebrations marking 100 years of sporting ties between the nations.
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Cheteshwar Pujara believes Virat Kohli has a better chance than Rohit Sharma of scoring centuries in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. He predicts a 2-2 result, citing India's split squads as a possible advantage for New Zealand.
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Rohit Sharma has revealed how he settled on the iconic No. 45 jersey, recalling that he initially wore No. 19 before learning it belonged to Rahul Dravid in the Indian team. His mother suggested No. 9, inspiring his final choice
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Mumbai Indians face a key captaincy decision ahead of IPL 2027, with Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma emerging as possible options. Hardik Pandya’s future remains uncertain amid trade speculation, while a mega-auction after the season could shape the franchise’s long-term plans
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Shubman Gill has begun preparations for India’s five-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting November 4. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to return, while Gill will also lead India in a two-match Test series beginning November 19
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Rohit Sharma said parenthood has influenced not only his personal life but also his leadership style on the cricket field. Speaking on Family Full House with Rohit Sharma, he explained how the innocence and distinct personalities of his two children have taught him valuable lessons in understanding and communicating with people.
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Rohit Sharma revealed that watching Rajpal Yadav's films helped him cope with disappointing performances and losses on the cricket field. On Family Full House, the cricketer shared a video from 2016 showing him creating clips featuring the actor's dialogues
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Lance Klusener has backed Shubman Gill to lead India for years and tipped Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a future superstar. The former South African all-rounder said cricket continually produces talent to succeed established players such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
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Former India captain Rohit Sharma recalled Yuvraj Singh’s disciplinary approach towards younger teammates and his affection for them. He also shared anecdotes about Rishabh Pant playing with cricketers’ children, eating from their plates and earning the nickname ‘babysitter’ in Australia
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Shehnaaz Gill got Rohit Sharma to recreate her viral “Tuada Kutta Tommy, Sada Kutta Kutta” dialogue on his game show. The exchange amused the studio audience and fellow guests, reviving a memorable moment from Shehnaaz’s stint on Bigg Boss 13.
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Former India captain Rohit Sharma has praised the trailer of ‘Doosra’, a film inspired by India’s 2002 NatWest Series final victory. Directed by Abhinay Deo, the film connects Sourav Ganguly’s iconic celebration with a young girl’s personal journey
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Former India all-rounder Robin Singh backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the 2027 ODI World Cup, citing their form, fitness and experience. He also discussed India’s selection strategy and said Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami deserved consideration
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Dinesh Karthik praised Rohit Sharma’s measured 92 against West Indies, saying the former captain’s ability to absorb pressure before accelerating highlighted why his experience could prove crucial for India at the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa
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KL Rahul smashed an unbeaten 129 off 87 balls while Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad struck fifties as India recovered from 4/2 to post 351/7 against West Indies in the third ODI in New Chandigarh on Saturday
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AB de Villiers says Virat Kohli is playing with greater freedom and gratitude as he enters the latter stage of his career. The former South Africa captain also praised Kohli’s aggressive ODI approach and backed his experience alongside Rohit Sharma.
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Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock believes the 2027 ODI World Cup could be the final major tournament for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Brian Lara backed South Africa, while Aaron Finch highlighted India-Pakistan and Lungi Ngidi warned against underestimating Zimbabwe