During the Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians match in IPL 2025, Rohit Sharma demonstrated that leadership is far more than being a captain. He directed MI's debutant fast bowler Satyanarayana Raju from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.

Rohit’s guidance not only boosted Raju’s confidence but also showcased MI’s commitment to nurturing young talent. Post-match, Raju expressed gratitude, emphasizing how Rohit’s words eased his nerves.  

Coming into the IPL 2025 season, Raju was particularly impressive in the Andhra Premier League 2024 where he bagged 8 wickets in 7 matches. This led MI to acquire him for 30 lakh rupees during the 2025 IPL auction. During his debut, he was put up against formidable batters for a debut game as he had to chase down a target against MI. Rohit did stuck with him- guiding him strategically, field-wise, and motivating him for the rest of the game.  

Leader Rohit Sharma 🐐❤️‍🔥 pic.twitter.com/VfK76QRD4Y

— Arjun sarkar 🦅 (@roholic__3) March 29, 2025

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Rohit extended his mentorship to Raju making him look towards the future without fear of failure. Even now his selfless leadership continues to set an example proving that there is so much more that needs to be taught outside of titles.  

Indian cricket fans had an amazing surprise when the captain of the Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma, who is also a top batter, gave an exclusive interview for a very popular talk show, Charcha. The Hitman, whose casual batting and calm nature are well known, talked about his life and career, explained his difficulties, and gave his thoughts on the future of cricket in India.

Through his address, Rohit was accepting the massive responsibility that was standing in front of him as the captain of India in all the formats and letting the crowd know that he knew. He was also highlighting how it is of utmost significance to get trust and teamwork in the dressing room.

“It is no longer about the individual aspect only. First of all, I, being a leader, would like to be that one who makes my players comfortable in the field their way. The intention here is to bring out the best in each one," Rohit pointed out.

During the T20 World Cup windows’ buildup, Rohit's poignant tak e understandably engaged fans waiting for more from him in India's preparations. In his reply, he said that the team was indeed working hard to be a better team following the mistakes in the past.

“Our 2024 T20 World Cup team is a very good one that has a mix of players who are experienced and those with young talents. All we need to do is to play fearlessly and be our best," was his response.

ROHIT SHARMA SPECIAL INTERVIEW...!!!

- A must watch for every cricket fan 💙 pic.twitter.com/xr6nWOQU3S

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 29, 2025

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Rohit, as a real son of the city of Mumbai, talked with great love about his participation in the IPL cricket league and the Mumbai team he was in. His term as a captain brought them too many successes, and, in return, he paid his dues to the franchise as well as to its fans.

“IPL has been a great source of learning for me both as a player and a captain. The Mumbai Indians team is like a family, and the supporters have just been outstanding,” he said thoughtfully.

He explained to us the way he doesn't allow the game to overtake his life in a playful manner, esp. when it comes to his daughter Samaira and wife. Obviously, "spending time with family is something that I enjoy. Despite the most intense atmosphere on the ground, getting back to them for peace remains my bigger mission," he said quite excitedly.

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One of the key things that he wants youngsters who are trying to become cricketers to know is that doing a lot of "hard work and being patient are the only ways they can become successful players. They should understand the game, follow the process, and always be open to learning new things,” Rohit said.

In no uncertain terms, at the end of the interview, it became pretty clear that Rohit Sharma will be remembered as one of the most beloved and respected cricketers in the world. His spirit, leadership, and love for the game couldn't be stopped, and his fans are numerous and spread everywhere in the world.

In the ever-evolving universe of Indian cricket, a handful have always been a cut above the rest, not so much for what they have achieved on the pitch but for what they have been, led by, and stood by in the sport. The Indian Express IE 100 ranking 2025 has put into focus the crème de la crème, and no surprise, three cricketing icons top the table. Let's look at the top 3 strongest cricketers of India this year:

1. Rohit Sharma

The Indian captain is one who continues to command respect both on and off the pitch. With his captaincy, composed mind, tactical sense, and an ability to perform under pressure matches, Rohit has become the new face of Indian cricket. He has easily ridden the transition phase and still remained one of the most consistent batsmen for the team. Off the pitch, his presence via sponsorships, the media, and among young people has cemented his position as a household name in India. Rohit in 2025 is no longer a player but a statesman of the game.

2. Virat Kohli

Years will come and go, but Virat Kohli is an impenetrable pillar of cricket for India. A symbol of work ethic, commitment, and ardour, Kohli's influence cuts across forms and generations. Even though he no longer captains him, his aura, training regimen, and never-say-die urge for runs leaves him as trendy and lionized as ever before. In cricket-crazy country, Kohli's fanbase remains the one in the box seat, and his voice still the one colours the debate surrounding the game. Power, in Kohli's instance, does not grow old.

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3. Jasprit Bumrah

India's speed bowling wizard has transformed the art of fast bowling. Bumrah, with his unconventional action and laser-like precision, has become an inspiration in every given situation. His 2024-25 performance has made us recall why he is one of the all-time greats of world cricket. Besides statistics, Bumrah's level head, next-gen leadership and reach among youth cricketers make him the strongest force in Indian cricket today.

In a country of millions of would-be cricketers and an infinite number of heroes, these three are still propelling the sport's future and present. By leadership, legacy, or tear-inducing pace, Rohit, Virat, and Bumrah are still at the hub of Indian cricket's power matrix in 2025.

IPL 2025 match 9 is between two heavyweight giants one who are 5-time title holders and another one the team who won their maiden trophy within their starting instalment. Mumbai is a grippy team with all their superstar players included and the other side Gujarat with a young team who are eager to run the show on their own. Both the teams are eager to win the game as they lost their first encounter. 
Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya will be back to the side after the completion of his one-match ban, Mumbai's last match was against their arch-rivals Csk where Mi got beaten up by 4 wickets. Same as the thing with Gujarat where they played their opening game against Punjab and lost against them while chasing it was an interesting encounter where GT lost the match by 11 runs margin only. So this match will be quite an exciting one in which to open its account in winning ways. Now it's time to see which players can perform well in this match. 

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Top 3 Performers Who Can Outshine The Match
1 Sai Sudharshan
 The Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharshan is in great touch where he scored 74 runs against Punjab Kings where his team had to chase 243 runs. Sai played with an aggressive mindset which took on the chase for Gujarat Titans. He hit six sixes and  5 fours in his innings which shows the calibre of the player, he had a strike rate of 180 above which is really a good sign for Gujarat Titans. 
Sai Sudharshan has a good batting record against Mumbai where his runs speak for him for the most. His next challenge is against Mumbai Indians where he is expected to repeat the same performance. 
2  Deepak Chahar
  Deepak Chahar is an all-rounder who has been bought up by Mumbai Indians in a recent IPL auction for 9.25 crores. Earlier being part of Chennai Super Kings he provided a great performance for them it was unfortunate for Csk that they weren't able to bid for Chahar, though Mumbai picked him by their side and he has delivered them back by scoring valuable runs and taking important wickets during the chasing. 
So Fat Chahar has been impressive for Mumbai Indians and the team hopes he will deliver another big performance for them. 
3 Rohit Sharma
 Rohit Sharma has been the source of energy for Mumbai Indians and his iconic knocks have been vigilant to it. Reshaping the Mumbai team and making them a five-time champion side. Rohit has scored huge runs for them and recently he is been too high and low for the team. Recently Rohit Sharma won CT for India and has a huge stake for Mi, as he scored 75 runs in the final. 
It's depicted that Rohit may get back to his original touch as the tournament progresses for Mi. 

Five-time IPL winning captain and one of the best Indian captains Rohit Sharma was recently spotted outside a temple in Jamnagar, as the fans were excited to see him. 

Less than a month ago, Rohit Sharma-led India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where they won the tournament by winning all five matches. It was India's two ICC trophies in less than a year under the leadership of Rohit Sharma (ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025).

IPL 2025: MI lost their season opener once again

Rohit Sharma is now busy in the IPL. The former Mumbai Indians captain is still a key player for his franchise. Once again, MI failed to impress in their season opener as the hosts Chennai Super Kings beat MI in their first game of the IPL 2025. However, the five-time IPL champions are ready to move on from their season opener defeat, just like the previous seasons, as they are getting ready for their second match of the season, as the Gujarat Titans are ready to host them this Saturday (March 29). 

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Rohit Sharma spotted in various places in Jamnagar

While Mumbai Indians team is in Ahmedabad, Rohit Sharma was recently spotted outside the Radhe Krishna temple after taking blessings from Lord Krishna in Jamnagar. The Mumbai Indians as well as the new Indian T20I star Tilak Varma was also present with Rohit in the recent temple visiting. 

Captain Rohit Sharma spotted outside Radhe Krishna temple after taking blessings from the Lord Krishna in Jamnagar.❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/jTpcw0TiJa

— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) March 26, 2025

Meanwhile, the former Indian T20I captain Rohit Sharma was also spotted in a water sports activity in Jamnagar before their second game of the IPL 2025 against the hosts Gujarat Titans. 

Rohit Sharma doing water sports in Jamnagar 🔥

pic.twitter.com/DrDy8kzsSU

— Rohan💫 (@rohann__45) March 26, 2025

Young wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan has shared his top 5 opening batsmen whom he would like to partner with the opening stand in the IPL. These are some of the cricket's all-time greats, and Ishan has huge admiration for all of them.

1. Virender Sehwag: With his aggressive batting style, Sehwag's bold attitude would make him a thrilling opening partner. Ishan likes Sehwag's capability to attack bowlers from the beginning.

2. Sachin Tendulkar: The "Master Blaster" is arguably the greatest cricketer of all time.Ishan would love to start with Sachin, watching his style and the calmness he possesses in the game.

Ishan Kishan's Top 5 Openers in IPL, He would love to Open with:

- Virendra Sehwag.
- Sachin Tendulkar.
- Rohit Sharma.
- Shubman Gill.
- Abhishek Sharma. pic.twitter.com/H3pu0e0nb7

— Sports Culture (@SportsCulture24) March 26, 2025

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3. Rohit Sharma: Being one of the most successful captains and openers in the history of IPL, Rohit Sharma is a player Ishan looks up to. His pairing with Ishan would be a great combination of experience and youth.

4. Shubman Gill: Young and gifted as an opener, Shubman Gill's cool and aggressive temperament would be an ideal partner for Ishan in the top order.

5. Abhishek Sharma: With loads of potential and a talented young player, Abhishek Sharma's attacking approach would balance Ishan's game and prove to be a superb opening duo.

These 5 openers are all geniuses and would bring their special kind of playing style to the IPL For Ishan Kish

In the IPL 2015 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rohit Sharma was on 98* in the last over of the match. The batsman who was facing, Corey Anderson, could have taken a single and placed Rohit on strike, but Rohit told him, "Don’t think about my century, play for the team" Anderson was able to execute the captain’s instructions and in turn, helped MI win the match instead of allowing self-fulfilling milestones dictate the outcome.

Fast forward to IPL 2025, and Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer had a familiar situation against Gujarat Titans (GT). Shreyas had a chance to strike while batting with 97* in the last over and Shashank Singh, who was on strike, had the option to take a single. Much like a decade ago, Iyer instructed Shashank to "play for the team, not my century." After the single PBKS went on to win the match. 

2015 IPL : Rohit 98*
In the last over, Rohit told Corey Anderson not to think about my century, play for the team.

2025 IPL : Shreyas 97*
In the last over, Shreyas told Shashank not to think about my century, play for the team.

Shreyas Iyer not only idolize Rohit but is also… pic.twitter.com/S9IMBWAAfB

— Jyran (@Jyran45) March 25, 2025

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The astounding aspect of every great player is their ability to redefine the social paradigm. To put a greater emphasis, instead of resting easier with the knowledge of their lifetime 100 century record, cricketing legends like Rohit and Shreyas Iyer have an unfaltered commitment on working for the country.

In a recent social media controversy, Ritika Sajdeh, the wife of Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, has drawn attention for liking a video that criticizes choreographer Dhanashree Verma. After divorcing Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, Dhanashree came under fire from a video that branded her a “gold digger.”

Alleges that Dhanashree received a hefty alimony of ₹4.75 crore after separating from Chahal. The video was shared by journalist Shubhankar Mishra. He further alleged that it was clear she took the financial payment at face value while she tried to ‘act’ morally virtuous. Furthermore, Ritika's engagement with the post by liking it has sparked opposing reactions from her supporters and critics.

#RohitSharma’s wife #RitikaSajdeh’s reaction to VIRAL POST calling #DhanashreeVerma ‘gold digger’ after divorce from #YuzvendraChahal catches fans' attentionhttps://t.co/uZndH7a9hp

— Pinkvilla (@pinkvilla) March 24, 2025

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Most recently, these events have created some buzz on social media these days. Some people suggest that perhaps Ritika’s like means she agrees with the critique of Dhanashree, while some think it might be a complete coincidence. Neither Sharma nor Sajdeh has publicly commented on the situation.

Chahal and Dhanashree so far have kept quiet about the drama surrounding their divorce and Ritika's bold take on social media.

Though it has been reported that Dhanashree Verma was paid as much as ₹4.75 crore out of the divorce settlement, the mathematics behind the divorce along with the sums being paid after the split are shrouded in mystery. Some social media users jump in to criticize and interrogate Dhanashree’s decision to accept the alimony, while others defend it, saying it is simply the nature of divorce proceedings.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has long been a stage for explosive batting, and the 20th over often decides the fate of matches with its high-stakes drama. Here’s a look at the top players with the most sixes in the 20th over, based on balls faced.

Leading the pack is the legendary MS Dhoni, reigns at the top of the chart with 69 sixes out off 330 balls. The nickname, "Captain Cool," that he has earned is due to his strength of the capability to end games with those big strikes which has made him the most favored player and the most fearful of bowlers in the death overs.

Following him is Kieron Pollard, who has succeeded in hitting 33 sixes off 189 balls. This West Indian at many times has been the individual who gets the advantage of the match to the side of Mumbai Indians by his extraordinary magnitude.

Most 6s in 20th Over in IPL

69 - MS Dhoni (330b)
33 - Kieron Pollard (189b)
30 - Ravindra Jadeja (181b)
28 - Hardik Pandya (117b)
23 - Rohit Sharma (91b)
21 - 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 (106b)*
20 - Dinesh Karthik (136b)
19 - AB Devilliers (88b)#DCvsLSG

— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) March 24, 2025

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Next Ravindra Jadeja who has hit 30 sixes in 181 balls, & he is an epitome of versatility among cricketers. And Hardik Pandya’s 28 sixes in 117 balls prove how he always drives the onlookers to the edge of their seats. Rohit Sharma (23 sixes off 91 balls) and David Miller (21 sixes off 106 balls) contribute their part, with Miller still playing and setting his sights on the list’s ascension. Also on the list are Dinesh Karthik (20 sixes off 136 balls) and AB de Villiers (19 sixes off 88 balls) to complete the picture, the accolade of a game changer being appropriate for them.

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Their ability to maintain their cool is what sets apart in these high octane encounters. Classic moments from IPL history such as Dhoni’s helicopter shot and Pollard’s majestic lofts coupled with de Villiers’ 360 degree innovation will always remain in our memories. While Jadeja and Pandya have took the baton and established themselves as the new age phenomenal finishers with unmatched accuracy and power.

We might see new people on this list with the evolution of T20 cricket, but thoes names will always be remembered.

Top Ducks in IPL History

Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most thrilling cricket league in the world. Numerous players have played excellently in the past years, and some of them have also gone through rough patches. The worst IPL record is maintaining the highest number of ducks (getting out without running even once). In this article, we will consider the players who hold the highest number of ducks in IPL history.

What is a Duck in Cricket?
A "duck" in cricket is when a batsman gets bowled out without earning even a single run. It is one of the most frustrating ways in which a player can get out. Ducks can happen due to good bowling, bad shot selection, or bad luck.

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Top Ducks in IPL by Players
At present, three of the greatest cricketers of all time have the highest number of ducks in IPL history. They are:

1. Dinesh Karthik - 18 Ducks Dinesh Karthik is an experienced wicketkeeper-batsman who has featured for several teams in the IPL. Despite scoring several match-winning innings, he also holds the record of making 18 ducks. His attacking style of play at times leads to premature dismissals.

2. Glenn Maxwell - 18 Duck
Glenn Maxwell, a destructive batsman, has also not been spared in the IPL. Even though one of the most destructive batsmen, he has been dismissed for zero 18 times. His attacking game style leads to premature dismissals

3. Rohit Sharma - 18 Ducks Rohit Sharma, as great a batsman and captain as he is, also holds this record. Even though he has scored more than 6,000 IPL runs, he has been bowled out without scoring on 18 occasions. He often gets tough bowling attacks as an opener, which results in early dismissals.