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Rohit Can Decide When To Retire, Though It’s Up To Selectors Too, Says Manjrekar
Indian Premier League: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said he has a strong belief in Rohit Sharma having the autonomy to decide when he retires from international cricket, though he thinks the selectors could also have a say in it. As India suffered a 3-1 Test series loss in Australia, Rohit made just 31 runs in five innings, and his decision to stand down from the Sydney Test increased speculation on his international future.
"I believe that in Indian cricket, Tendulkar decided his future, and Rohit Sharma will decide his future. Retirement is a personal decision—how long you want to play or how much more you want to contribute is up to the player. Ultimately, though, it’s also up to the selectors—in this case, Mr. Ajit Agarkar and his team," said Manjrekar on an episode of 'Deep Point' podcast by Star Sports.
Manjrekar also suggested that Virat Kohli should consider playing a season of County cricket in England to enhance his Test game in English conditions ahead of the five-match Test series in June, citing Cheteshwar Pujara’s example.
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Archie Vaughan To Captain England Under-19 Team On Tour Of South Africa
South Africa U19 ODI: All-rounder Archie Vaughan will captain England men’s U19 team on its upcoming tour of South Africa. Archie, who is the son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, will lead an 18-man squad across three 50-over and two red-ball games happening from January 14 to February 6.
Glamorgan Sack Head Coach Grant Bradburn Following Misconduct Charge
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Glamorgan Sign Asitha Fernando For Seven Games Of County Championship 2025
Glamorgan County Cricket Club: Glamorgan County Cricket Club have signed Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando for the first seven County Championship games of the 2025 season subject to a No-Objection Certificate from Sri Lanka Cricket. Fernando, who made his Test debut against South Africa in January 2021, has played 21 Tests and has scalped 72 wickets while in 15 ODIs, the pacer has bagged 13 dismissals.
IPL 2025: Carl Hopkinson Appointed As Mumbai Indians’ New Fielding Coach
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Fast-bowler Siddarth Kaul Announces Retirement From Indian Cricket
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Former England Head Coach Chris Silverwood Returns To Essex As Director Of Cricket
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England Opt For Spin Trio On 'raked' Rawalpindi Pitch As Rehan Ahmed Returns
Rehan Ahmed: England have opted to field a spin-heavy attack for the third Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, recalling 19-year-old Rehan Ahmed alongside Jack Leach and Shoaib Bashir. The decision comes as local ground staff in Pakistan appear to have deliberately "raked" the pitch to favour spin, according to England batter Harry Brook.
Knee Injury Forces Sears Out Of India Tests, Uncapped Duffy Named Replacement
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