![]() | ICC Rankings: Rohit Sharma reaches career-best eighth rank; Ashwin, Patel also move upRohit's rating points aggregate is 742, 20 more than his best of 722 in October 2019 when he was ranked 10th. |
![]() | Intent to score was needed on Motera track, it was a normal wicket, says Indian batsman Rohit SharmaEngland batsmen were deceived by left-armer Axar Patel's straighter deliveries that skidded straight instead of turning. |
![]() | The Axar-Ashwin show: India hammer England in day-night Test inside two days, lead series 2-1The last time India won inside two days in a Test was in 2018, beating Afghanistan in Bengaluru. |
![]() | Martin Guptill leapfrogs Rohit Sharma to record most sixes in T20IsMartin Guptill whacked eight sixes and six fours during his sensational knock to leapfrog Rohit Sharma's record of most sixes in T20Is. |
![]() | Ashwin-Axar spin combo and Rohit's unbeaten fifty hand India early control of pink-ball TestAt stumps, India were 99 for 3 from 33 overs with Rohit batting on 57 off 82 balls. |
![]() | Spinners will come into play for sure but pacers can't be ignored in pink-ball Test: Virat KohliBoth teams have won a game each in the four-match series and ahead of third Test, the talk has been incessantly focussed on the nature of the virgin track at the refurbished stadium. |
![]() | Batting for home advantage, Rohit Sharma says Motera pitch will be a turnerSpeaking to reporters at the end of Day 1 of the second Test in Chennai, where he scored a strokeful 161, Rohit Sharma nearly gave away India’s game plan. |
![]() | Need to be extra cautious and focussed while batting during twilight: Rohit Sharma on pink ball TestRohit, who scored a dazzling 161 in the second Test in Chennai, had featured in the first day-night Test held in India against Bangladesh in November 2019 but did not bat during the twilight phase. |
![]() | India vs England 3rd Test: Virat Kohli's men get used to swinging pink ball, swanky stadium in netsPace spearhead Bumrah is bracing for a comeback after missing the second match at Chepauk and the seasoned Ishant Sharma was also seen in action. |
![]() | Bio-bubble not a choice but necessity: WV RamanHe also feels that the decision to let spectators watch the England series in Chennai from the stands will have a positive bearing in the future. |
![]() | India in commanding position, lead England by 249 runs at end of day 2 in second TestThanks to senior off-spinner Ashwin's effort, India bowled out England for 134 in their first innings for a massive first-innings lead of 195 runs. |
![]() | Good footwork and positive intent was the key, says Ajinkya RahaneHaving registered 1 and 0 in the series-opener against England, Rahane found form with a 67-run knock, while Rohit shone the brightest among Indians with an effort of 161 |
![]() | India vs England, Second Test: Rohit Sharma's 161, Ajinkya Rahane's 67 help India reach 300/6 on Day 1A score of 350 plus in the first innings will be equivalent to 550 plus on any other track and Rishabh Pant's dangerous presence could also take India well beyond the magic figure on this track |
![]() | India vs England, Second Test: Rohit Sharma falls for 161 after helping India recoverIndia, who had lost three wickets in the first session, didn't lose any in the second session and both Sharma and Rahane handled the England bowlers with ease. |
![]() | India vs England, Second Test: Rohit Sharma's hundred steers India to 189/3 at teaIt was Rohit's seventh Test hundred and he has so far struck 16 fours and two maximums to reach 132 at the break. |
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