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				India opener Rohit Sharma has climbed to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings for the first time, surpassing Shubman Gill and Ibrahim Zadran after stellar knocks in the Australia series. Several Indian players also improved their rankings 
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				Rohit Sharma scores his 50th international century, and Virat Kohli plays a masterful knock to lead India to a nine-wicket win in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney, preventing a whitewash and claiming a consolation victory 
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				Rohit Sharma scored 121 and Virat Kohli 74 not out as India chased 237, defeating Australia by nine wickets in the 3rd ODI at Sydney. Harshit Rana’s 4-39 helped bowl out Australia, ensuring India avoided a series whitewash 
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				India's hopes of leveling the three-match ODI series were dashed as Australia chased down 265 with two wickets in hand. Despite a fighting 73 from Rohit Sharma, India's tactical errors and the absence of Kuldeep Yadav cost them dearly 
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				Australia chased down a DLS target of 131 to beat India by seven wickets in the rain-affected first ODI. Despite fifties from Rahul, Patel, and impressive performances from Kohli and Rohit, India struggled to post a challenging total 
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				The first ODI against Australia will feature Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s return to the Indian team, while Shubman Gill makes his debut as full-time skipper. This series is crucial for both veterans and the young leader’s development 
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				New India ODI captain Shubman Gill said it’s an “honour” to lead cricket greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, adding that he’ll seek their advice when needed. The upcoming Australia ODIs mark the veterans’ final international games on Australian soil. 
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				Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden called Rohit Sharma’s removal as India’s captain “interesting,” citing age and succession planning for Shubman Gill. He praised India’s blend of youth and experience in ODIs and highlighted fan enthusiasm in Australia. 
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				India’s limited-overs tour of Australia kicks off on October 19 with ODIs and T20Is. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return for the ODI series, while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc discuss squad strategies, fan excitement, and their roles in the upcoming series. 
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				Senior Congress leader Ali Masqati and former TDP leader Shakeela Reddy joined the BRS ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election in the presence of KT Rama Rao. KTR said their induction reflects the growing public trust in BRS and KCR’s leadership 
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				After leading India to a 2-0 Test series win over West Indies, captain Shubman Gill praised team performances, credited Kuldeep Yadav’s consistency, and said he looks forward to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli producing magic in the upcoming Australia tour. 
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				Harbhajan Singh has expressed surprise over Rohit Sharma's removal as ODI captain and felt the decision could have waited. He welcomed Shubman Gill’s appointment and praised Shreyas Iyer’s elevation as vice-captain, while calling Rohit a consistent performer and a team leader 
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				India's selectors have removed Rohit Sharma from the ODI captaincy, appointing Shubman Gill as the new leader with an eye on the 2027 World Cup. Rohit remains in the squad, and Shreyas Iyer is named vice-captain for the Australia tour 
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				The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has announced India’s ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming Australia series, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is in October-November. Shubman Gill will lead the ODI team, while Suryakumar Yadav captains the T20I side. 
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				Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah pass the pre-season fitness test ahead of the Asia Cup, with Gill named vice-captain. Rohit may also play for India A against Australia A 
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				Cheteshwar Pujara, India’s dependable Test mainstay with 7,195 runs in 103 matches, announced retirement from all forms of cricket on Sunday, ending a resilient career marked by grit, humility and overseas heroics 
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				Rohit Sharma opens up in a candid interview about India’s emotional ICC T20 World Cup 2024 win, highlighting key moments with Kohli, Axar, Suryakumar, and coach Rahul Dravid that helped reclaim the title after 17 years. 
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				Rohit Sharma praised Rishabh Pant’s fearless knock, spoke on Bumrah-Arshdeep’s strategy, and recalled India’s tense World Cup moments. He highlighted Australia’s World Cup legacy and revealed how India approached crucial matches, including the high-voltage clash against Pakistan. 
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				When asked if he had any word of advice for the top players, Ganguly said, "I have got no advice. I think they know the game as much I do. They will take a call." 
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				KL Rahul discusses the challenges of playing in England, supports Karun Nair’s comeback, and reflects on Virat and Rohit's absence. He also shares his preparations for the upcoming Test series