Rohit Sharma has shattered Shahid Afridi's ODI sixes record, hitting his 352nd maximum. Ravichandran Ashwin lauded Sharma's remarkable transformation into a six-hitting machine, attributing India's aggressive batting style to both Sharma and Rahul Dravid.

Following an emphatic win in Ranchi, India batter Tilak Varma spoke about playing in ODIs and Tests, and credited Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Gautam Gambhir for shaping his growth and mindset.

Ashwin also questioned the Indian team selection after all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's exclusion from the playing XI in the first ODI against South Africa, despite Hardik Pandya being unavailable.

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma acknowledges Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's significant impact on India's lineup, despite facing them before. He highlighted their crucial roles in the first ODI and expressed a desire for more high-quality bilateral series against top nations,

Former Indian opener Sadagoppan Ramesh hailed the legendary duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for their incredible batting in the opening ODI against South Africa in Ranchi.

India and South Africa arrive in Raipur for the high-stakes IND vs SA 2nd ODI as India aims to clinch the series after a thrilling win powered by Kohli and Rohit’s brilliance.

Sunday was a blockbuster day for cricket fans. India faced South Africa in the first ODI — and the match happened in Ranchi, the hometown of MS Dhoni. A day before the game, Dhoni hosted the Indian team at his residence,

Underlining their experience in international cricket, Bavuma recalled watching a young Rohit in the 2007 T20 World Cup which India won as a school student.