The BCCI mourns the passing of Sir Garfield Sobers, a true icon of the game and one of cricket's greatest-ever all-rounders.
His extraordinary achievements, lasting influence on Caribbean cricket and immeasurable contribution to the global game have left an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire generations.
Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the global cricketing fraternity. May his soul rest in peace.
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No athlete, no sportsperson, is above Rohit for me. I grew up with his batting. he made my entire childhood. his scores decided my mood. some part of me will be gone with him...I hate the concept of time. I thought he was timeless. Why isn't life linear? Why does time always win?
Dear @ImRo45,
As far as I've known you, every time you've been criticised, you've answered with your performances. We need that same Rohit once again at Lord's. Don't disappoint. Your 2027 World Cup dream is at stake, and one big knock is all it takes to silence every critic.
You once said "Those three pillars with the globe in the middle...every cricketer dreams of lifting that trophy."
What happened to that dream? Remember those words. Remember who you are.
You were once labelled a home-track bully, but you answered by becoming the player with the most ODI centuries in SENA.
You were mocked for failing in big tournaments, but you replied with back to back 500+ run World Cup campaigns.
You were criticised for not scoring overseas Test centuries, but you silenced everyone with a match-winning hundred at The Oval.
You were told you were only good enough to captain in the IPL, but you responded by leading India to back to back ICC titles without losing a single match.
You were trolled over your fitness, yet became the oldest player to win Player of the Series.
You were labelled a choker in ICC knockouts, but today no Indian has won more Player of the Match awards in ICC knockout matches than you.
You were criticised for your T20 World Cup performances, then became India's highest run-scorer and lifted the trophy.
You were questioned about your ICC finals record, then answered by winning the Player of the Match award in an ICC final.
You were written off in the ICC rankings, but fought your way back to become the World No. 1 ODI batter at the age of 38.
Now they're saying you don't deserve a place in India's 2027 World Cup squad. Reply the way you always have, with your bat. One unforgettable knock at Lord's. Don't let the dream of lifting those three pillars with the globe in the middle end like this.
Don't disappoint, We'll always be with you🤞🇮🇳
"The selection committee had informed Rohit Sharma a week in advance that they were looking beyond him for the 2027 World Cup and wanted to give Jaiswal an opportunity. Subsequently, Rohit met with top BCCI officials in England, who conveyed the same message. It appears that Rohit may no longer feature in ODIs in the future."
-Devendra Pandey , Indian Express
INDIAN BATTING COACH SITANSHU KOTAK ON ROHIT SHARMA:
- "You might see a completely different innings from Rohit Sharma at Lord’s so, I wouldn’t use the word 'struggling'. And Maybe the shots he normally plays on the up because of the double bounce, he probably felt they were not comfortable".
If the reports about Rohit Sharma are true, it’s sad to see him go.
He could not play his brand of cricket due to constant pressure over the last year. Even his current form is more mental than physical.
A legend. I still remember his early days when he was always termed gifted, a gun of a fielder back then. Everything comes to an end. Thank you, Ro, for all the memories ♥️
INDIAN BATTING COACH ON ROHIT SHARMA:
"You might see a completely different innings from Rohit Sharma at Lord’s so, I wouldn’t use the word "struggling" - Maybe the shots he normally plays on the up because of the double bounce, he probably felt they were not comfortable".