India’s file photo OD captain Rohit Sharma.

Mumbai: India’s ODI captain Rohit Sharma reporting to BCCIExcellence of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru for the Fitness Assessment Test on 13 September, TOI has learned,“Yes, Rohit will be in BCCI’s COE for fitness test from September 13. It will be based here for two-three days and will also practice in the convenience of fixing its preparation for Australia White-Ball Tour in November. “COE staged the Dalip Trophy final in its main ground (A) from 11-15 September, Rohit will undergo fitness tests and train on a separate land at the same feature,” a source Told toi, In a significant development, in addition to the Yo-Yo test, the Mumbai Star will have to undergo new intruding bronco tests into COE.There is speculation that Rohit with fellow cricket icon Virat KohliAustralia A may be out for India for a three -match -day series against A, which will be played on September 30, 3 and 5 at the Green Park Stadium in Kapoor. The series will serve as Rohit and Kohli preparations for the three -match ODI series in Australia, which will begin in Perth from 19 October.38 -year -old Rohit last played a competitive match for Mumbai Indians in June 2025 against Punjab Kings in 2025. His last India match was 2025 Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on 9 March, scoring 76 off 83 balls and nominated as the match player. Experienced batsmen retired from Test cricket on 7 May.Rohit is undergoing training at the BKC facility of Mumbai Cricket Association along with his close friend and former Assistant Coach of India, Abhishek Nair.

A baggi green worn by Sir Donald Bradman. (Pic Credit: National Museum of Australia)

A piece of Australian game history has found a permanent house, after a cricket cap worn by Sir Donald Bradman during the 1946–47 Ashes series, AU $ 438,500 by the National Museum of Australia in Canberra after a cricket cap worn by Sir Donald Bradman (almost. US $ 286,700).The federal government covered half the procurement cost, in which Art Minister Tony Burke acquired as an acquisition to protect a national treasure.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Burke said, “You will work hard to meet an Australian, who has not heard about the great Donald Bradman, surely the biggest cricketer of all time.” “Now one of its prestigious baggy greens in the National Museum of Australia means that visitors will get an opportunity to get closer with our sports and cultural history.”Bradman wore a cap as captain in the 1946–47 Ashes series-the first test competition between Australia and England after World War-scored 680 runs at an average of 97.14 to lead the team for a 3–0 win. The victory burnt sparks for the 1948 ‘Invinesables’ tour, when Australia became unbeaten in England.Bagi is only one in 11 of the Green Bradman that is present. Another Australian Sports Museum is placed in the museum, while the rest remain in private collections.Catherine McMahon, director of the National Museum, said that the acquisition respects both the talent and flexibility of Bradman.He said, “Baggi Green of Sir Donald has marked the life of Australia’s most famous batsman and reflects a time when sports heroes gave hope to the Australians, after the breakdown of the second world war and difficulty,” he said.The cap will now join the landmark gallery of the museum, which will be included in other national treasures that shape Australia’s identity.