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By K.R. Nayar (An exclusive for India's leading media portal Rediff )  https://www.rediff.com/cricket/special/rohit-sharma-deserved-to-be-treated-better/20251006.htm While reporting India’s Champions Trophy triumph under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in March 2025 in Dubai, little did I imagine that it would be his last ODI match as captain. However, when reporting India’s triumph in the T20 World Cup in Bridgetown in June 2024, one knew that it was his last match as T20 captain since he had announced his retirement from T20 cricket. Now that he is not India’s ODI captain for the Australian tour, it is clear that sentiments no longer have any place in the Indian team.    Rohit  Sharma addresses the media as captain in Champions Trophy. Photo by K.R. Nayar Having trailed Sharma from the match in which he scored his first half-century (52) against Pakistan in Jaipur during Pakistan’s tour of India in 2007, and having witnessed many of his electrifying centuries and doub...

By K.R. Nayar The DP World ILT20 Player Auction marked a historic day for UAE cricket, with many national players fetching impressive bids—reflecting the rising stature, talent, and earning potential of UAE cricketers in international franchise leagues. This success can be attributed to the UAE’s impressive performances in recent international matches, which have significantly raised the profile of its players. UAE's  Muhammad Rohid being secured by MI Emirates for USD 140,000 as Mubashshir Usmani, Gen. Secretary Emirates Cricket Board proudly looks on Speaking to this reporter during one of the auction intervals, Khalid Zarooni, Chairman of DP World ILT20 and Vice Chairman of the Emirates Cricket Board, said: “It shows that UAE cricket is doing things for the development of the game, and the recent results and performances of the players have been reflected in the auction.” A proud day for Khalid Zarooni, Chairman of DP World ILT20 and Vice Chairman of the Emirates Cricket Board. ...