The Times of India With Rohit dropped, India's likely XI vs AUS

Rohit Sharma will not lead Team India in the final Test against Australia due to his poor form with the bat. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are set to open, while Jasprit Bumrah will captain the team. Shubman Gill returns, and all-rounders Jadeja and Washington Sundar retain their spots. The SCG Test lineup aims to revive India’s fortunes.

The Times of India Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni's fateful MCG, Boxing Day Test connect

The Boxing Day Test has proven challenging for Indian cricket captains. Unlike Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane's successes, both MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma struggled. Dhoni retired after a Melbourne draw, while Rohit was dropped before the Sydney Test. Rohit's poor form and fluctuating batting positions led to his removal as India seeks a new Test captain.

The Times of India 'Modi govt has no solution for economic turmoil': Kharge lists 7 indicators

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP-led government for causing economic turmoil, citing key indicators like increased gold loans, stagnating car sales, slow wage growth, high food inflation, and eroded household savings. He also accused the Modi government of failing to provide economic solutions, leading to financial hardships for ordinary citizens.

The Times of India Rename DU's Savarkar College after Manmohan Singh: NSUI to PM Modi

The NSUI has written to PM Modi, urging him to name Delhi University's new college after former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh rather than Veer Savarkar. They highlight Singh's contributions to establishing premier educational institutions and propose naming a world-class college and a central university in his honor, as well as incorporating his life journey into academic curricula.

The Times of India Dhoni, Rohit, and the 'quiet' goodbyes

Rohit Sharma, India's T20 World Cup-winning captain, is expected to quietly end his Test career following underwhelming performances. His situation mirrors the abrupt retirements of legends like MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, and R Ashwin, marking another significant departure in Indian cricket history. Rohit’s recent Test form has been underwhelming, averaging just 6.2 across his last three matches in Australia and 10.93 in the past nine Tests. Combined with India’s struggles in the current World Test Championship cycle, his place in the squad had come under question.

The Times of India Shocking links emerge in New Orleans, Las Vegas attacks

Las Vegas cybertruck bomber Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old ex-Army veteran, and Shamsud Din Jabbar, the New Orleans attacker, both served in the same military base. This is not the only connection to the two major attacks that took place on New Year's Day. Both attackers rented their trucks from Turo app for the purpose of carrying out the attacks.

The Times of India Rohit Sharma first Indian captain to get dropped mid-series

Rohit Sharma will be dropped from the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney due to poor form, with Jasprit Bumrah assuming captaincy. This marks the first time an Indian captain will be dropped for performance reasons in the middle of a series. India trail the series 1-2 and must win the Sydney Test to retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

The Times of India How Rohit's dismal show in 2024 triggered his downfall

In 2024, India skipper Rohit Sharma’s performance in Tests declined significantly, marked by low scores and technical issues. His struggles culminated in being dropped from the final Test against Australia. With only 619 runs from 14 Tests in 2024 and an average of 24.76, questions arise about his future in cricket.

The Times of India Rohit Sharma dropped: How events unfolded in his last session

Rohit Sharma has been dropped for the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. There were tell-tale signs of it coming as the skipper's lean form with the bat continued into the fourth Test at MCG. On the eve of the decider, Rohit was a mere spectator, unlike his usual chatty self, and barely batted in the nets.

The Times of India 'US a laughing stock': Trump blasts Democrats after deadly attacks

President-elect Donald Trump criticised the US government's handling of recent terror incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas. He blamed open borders and ineffective leadership for the attacks that killed 15 and caused multiple injuries. Trump demanded stronger national security measures and involvement from the CIA, while condemning the FBI and Democrats for focusing on political battles instead of public safety.

The Times of India India’s export of banana, office stationery see growth in new markets

India's export basket is diversifying with growth in unexpected items like bananas, ghee, and solar PV modules, while traditional exports like engineering goods and pharmaceuticals remain dominant.

The Times of India Elon Musk calls for fresh UK elections in latest Starmer attack

The Times of India 'Nursery for infiltrators': Giriraj's big accusation against Mamata govt

Union minister Giriraj Singh accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of turning the state into a hub for Bangladeshi infiltrators, while Banerjee blamed the Border Security Force for facilitating the entry of militants. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari alleged that the state government obstructed BSF operations.

The Times of India 'Gautam Gambhir ko coaching tactics nahi aati'

Head coach Gautam Gambhir faces criticism after India's performances in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali believes Gambhir lacks coaching tactics needed for Test matches. Speculations have been raised about team's captain for the the Sydney Test after a video of Gambhir talking with Jasprit Bumrah went viral.

The Times of India Tesla Cybertruck linked to attack in US, Musk says wrong vehicle ...

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing one and injuring seven. The FBI is investigating terrorism links, considering that the vehicle contained a large explosive device.