India's cricket board defended its World-Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma on Monday after comments about his lack of fitness from a spokesperson for the Congress, the country's main opposition party.

Instances of India's top-three of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli getting out in the first 10 overs of an ODI innings. The other instance was against Sri Lanka in 2023 at the Eden Gardens.

India captain Rohit Sharma is fine after picking up a hamstring injury during last Sunday's win over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, Indian team assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said in Dubai.

India are heavy favourites to claim a record third Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday but Rohit Sharma's men face a New Zealand side with plenty of firepower in the first major white-ball final between the teams in a quarter of a century.

Rohit Sharma refutes suggestions that India playing all their matches in Dubai gives them an advantage over their Champions Trophy opponents.

India captain Rohit Sharma dismissed suggestions that they have had an unfair advantage by being allowed to play all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai.

Instances of India's top-three of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli getting out in the first 10 overs of an ODI innings. The other instance was against Sri Lanka in 2023 at the Eden Gardens.

Star batter Virat Kohli took the field for his 300th one-day international as New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the final Group A clash at the 2025 Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma recovered from a hamstring issue to lead India once again.

Umpire Chris Gaffney has to show quick reflexes to get out of the way of a shot from India's Rohit Sharma during the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final.

Star batter Virat Kohli took the field for his 300th one-day international as New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the final Group A clash at the 2025 Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma recovered from a hamstring issue to lead India once again.

India's captain Rohit Sharma walks off the field after losing his wicket during the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal cricket match between India and Australia at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in

After India's success vs NZ, Rohit Sharma ponders over the right spin combination vs AUS