Rohit Sharma Archives - National Times

17 May

Rohit Sharma Honoured at Wankhede, Family Breaks Down in Emotional Ceremony

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National Times Bureau, May 17, 2025: It was a proud yet tearful moment at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium as the Mumbai Cricket Association unveiled the “Rohit Sharma Stand” on May 16, 2025. The emotional ceremony saw the Indian captain’s parents and wife, Ritika Sajdeh, moved to tears as his name lit up at the iconic venue.Rohit guided his parents onto the stage for the formal unveiling. He paid heartfelt tribute to their sacrifices, saying they stood by him from his days outside the stadium dreaming of playing cricket to this moment of national recognition.His wife, Ritika, struggled to hold back tears…

23 Mar

CSK Banks on Spin Strength Against MI in IPL 2025 Opener at Chepauk

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Chennai, March 23, 2025 – Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will rely on their formidable spin attack and recent dominance over Mumbai Indians (MI) as they kick off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.With conditions at Chepauk favoring spin, CSK has reinforced its bowling lineup by adding Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Shreyas Gopal, and Deepak Hooda to an already strong setup featuring Ravindra Jadeja. This strategic buildup could prove crucial against MI, a team struggling with key absences.CSK’s legendary captain MS Dhoni remains a central figure, leading a squad that boasts strong depth across…

10 Mar

Rohit Sharma Dismisses Retirement Rumors, Dedicates Champions Trophy Win to India

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Dubai, March 10, 2025 – Indian captain Rohit Sharma has put an end to speculations about his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs), stating that he has no immediate plans to step away from the format.Following India’s four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final, Rohit made it clear that he is here to stay. "Not Quitting ODIs Anytime Soon" At the post-match press conference, Rohit firmly dismissed rumors about his future.“I am not going to retire from this format. Going forward, please don’t spread rumors,” he stated after his match-winning 76 helped India lift the trophy.When…

09 Mar

India Triumphs in Champions Trophy Final Against New Zealand

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Dubai, March 9, 2025 – In a thrilling finale at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy by defeating New Zealand by four wickets. New Zealand Sets a Competitive Target Opting to bat first, New Zealand posted a total of 251-7. Daryl Mitchell top-scored with 63 runs, while Michael Bracewell added an unbeaten 53. India's bowlers, particularly their spinners, were effective in restricting runs and taking crucial wickets. India's Steady Chase In response, India reached 254-6 in 49 overs. Captain Rohit Sharma played a pivotal role with a vital 76 runs. The chase faced some tension,…

08 Mar

India Eyes Champions Trophy Glory, Faces Familiar New Zealand Hurdle

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Dubai, March 8, 2025: India is set to take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final on Sunday, aiming to reclaim the title after 12 years. However, history suggests it won’t be an easy task. New Zealand has traditionally been a tough opponent, holding a 10-6 advantage over India in ICC tournaments and a 3-1 edge in knockout matches. Overcoming the Kiwis remains one of India’s biggest challenges on the global stage.Concerns had been raised over New Zealand’s extended stay in Dubai, with critics claiming it gave them an unfair advantage. However, that argument now holds little weight,…

03 Mar

Congress Spokesperson Faces Backlash Over Remarks on Rohit Sharma

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New Delhi (National Times): Congress national spokesperson Dr. Shama Mohamed has sparked controversy with her remarks about Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma’s fitness and leadership. In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), she described Sharma as "fat" and called him "the most unimpressive captain India has ever had." Political Reactions and Criticism Her comments were met with widespread criticism, particularly from members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla took a dig at the Congress party, stating, "Those who have lost 90 elections under the captaincy of Rahul Gandhi are calling Rohit Sharma’s captaincy unimpressive!"…