Rohit Sharma

Reports are doing rounds that Virat Kohli is likely to skip ODIs in South Africa after being stripped of ODI captaincy. He has reportedly called for a press conference to clarify the issue.

Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin on Tuesday (December 14) joined the chatter surrounding the speculation of a possible rift between the two Indian cricketers in the wake of the ODI captaincy change.

Priynak Panchal will be replacing Rohit Sharma for the South Africa Tests. But, how are you well aware of him? Here are some things you should know about him.

Rohit Sharma has suffered an injury during a recent practice session. As a result, he has been ruled out for the Test series in South Africa from December 26, with Priyank Panchal as his replacement.

Talking to cricket historian Boria Majumdar on his show 'Backstage with Boria', the newly appointed ODI and T20I captain Rohit Sharma opened up about coach Rahul Dravid's impact on the Indian team.

Virat Kohli is no longer the ODI skipper, as the senior pro, Rohit Sharma, is replacing him. Naturally, the cricketing world reacted in its fashion, while it happened to be a long time coming.

India and South Africa begin a three-Test series from December 26 in the African nation. The Test squad for India has been announced, while Rohit Sharma has been appointed as the ODI skipper.

India edged past New Zealand by five wickets with a couple of balls to spare in the opening T20I in Jaipur on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma revealed how Trent Boult bluffed him using the former's formula.

On Wednesday, India drew first blood by defeating New Zealand by nine wickets in the opening T20I in Jaipur. It was Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav who played crucial roles in the win.

India and New Zealand will lock horns in two Tests from November 25. India has announced the squad for the series, with four of the regular top players being rested.