Australian captain Mitchell Marsh has hailed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their unbeaten 168-run partnership and said that the hosts needed a partnership towards the back end and could not capitalise on a good platform, having been only three wickets down for 183 runs.
Following a disappointing eight-run knock at Perth, Rohit ground it out during a 97-ball 73 at Adelaide and finally went full throttle during the third ODI, smashing 121* in 125 balls, with 13 fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of 96.80.
After a match or two of rustiness, the beloved 'Ro-Ko' returned to their destructive best, stitching a 168-run stand while chasing 237 runs against Australia during the third ODI at Sydney. While India lost the series, fans in Sydney got their money's worth with a win and what could be the f
Virat, along with Rohit Sharma, turned back the clock with an unbeaten 168-run stand, helping India avoid a series whitewash as they beat Australia by nine wickets in the final ODI at Sydney to end the series on a high.
Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin lavished praise on India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer for his remarkable effort in the field to dismiss Alex Carey during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli delivered a batting masterclass to dismantle Australia, lift India to a nine-wicket win and end the three-match ODI series on a high for the visitors at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday.
Former skipper and veteran swashbuckler Rohit Sharma became the sixth Indian to complete 100 catches in ODIs, while young Harshit Rana went level with decorated spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for the record of most wickets for India after the first eight ODIs.
Harshit Rana's four-wicket haul left Australia gobsmacked and forced them to fumble on 236 with 20 balls to spare on a batting-friendly surface during the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer sustained an injury while attempting to take a catch during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday.
New Zealand speedster Kyle Jamieson has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against England, scheduled to begin on Sunday, due to side stiffness.
The annual Kalika Bhusani festival is among the most vibrant cultural events in Cuttack, symbolising unity and devotion as thousands gather to participate in the processions and immersion ceremonies.
Swashbuckling opener Travis Head eclipsed talismanic Steve Smith to become the fastest to hammer 3,000 ODI runs on Saturday, following his exploits in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground.