Red-hot Joe Root helps England level ODI series against India
Joe Root was sublime for his 99 not out that guided England to a four-wicket win over India in the second ODI of the three-match series in Cardiff on Thursday.
BCCI shuts down reports that Rohit Sharma could retire after England series
Reports in the media have speculated that the India selectors have told Rohit that they want to try different options at the top of the order heading into the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The 39-year-old has scores of 11 and 26 in the first two ODIs and Saikia said he series finale at Lord's "won't be his last match".
"There are lot of speculations going on in media about Rohit Sharma's future," Saikia told PTI. "I want to firmly assert that there has been no such discussion that Rohit will be playing his last match at Lord's on Sunday.
"Rohit is a regular member of the Indian ODI team and he will continue to represent the country as long as he is in the scheme of things. In other words, Lord's ODI won't be his last match."
Rohit has already called time on his international career in the T20 and Test formats, and currently averages more than 48 with the bat in the 50-over format with 33 centuries in 287 games.
Ravichandran Ashwin comes out to bat for Kuldeep Yadav ahead of ODI World Cup
Retired India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is adamant India will need Kuldeep Yadav at the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.
Shreyas Iyer determined to learn from tough start to India T20I captaincy career
Shreyas Iyer is still looking for his first win since becoming India's T20I captain but says the challenging start will make him a better player and leader in the future.
Jos Buttler hits swashbuckling century as England continue to dominate India
Jos Buttler hit a swashbuckling century as England continued to dominate India, the hosts beating the visitors by 56 runs in the final game in Southampton to win the five-match T20I series 4-0.