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Rohit Sharma revealed that Rahul Dravid did not want to continue as coach following the heartbreak against Australia in the ODI World Cup, but the Indian skipper pushed him on to continue as they went on to win the T20 World Cup in Barbados.

Fresh from retirement from Test cricket, former India captain Rohit Sharma is vacationing in Europe with his family. Reflecting on India's recent T20 World Cup victory, Sharma described lifting the trophy as the proudest moment of his career. He admitted to battling nerves before the final, a testament to the significance of ending India's 13-year wait for an ICC title.

After struggling in the first two Major League Cricket (MLC) seasons, Unmukt Chand has finally found his feet in the US, where he moved to live his ultimate dream: “to play for the US national team.” The right-handed batter has scored 243 runs in seven innings and is sixth on the list of top run-getters in the ongoing MLC 2025.

Rohit Sharma reflects on India's T20 World Cup victory, highlighting Suryakumar Yadav's crucial catch of David Miller as the turning point. He also reveals convincing Rahul Dravid to extend his coaching stint for one last shot at glory.

Rohit Sharma reflects on India's thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in Barbados, securing the ICC T20 World Cup after a 13-year wait. He recalls the sleepless night before the final, filled with nerves and anticipation. The tournament marked a significant farewell for legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from T20s, with Rohit shining as the second-highest run-scorer.