Wed Sep 18 17:12:39 UTC 2024: ## Cricket News: Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy Praised, Sri Lanka Dominates New Zealand in First Test

**Chennai, India -** Rohit Sharma’s captaincy continues to receive praise from cricket legends, with former Indian captain Gautam Gambhir joining the chorus. Gambhir highlighted Rohit’s unique style of leadership, distinguishing it from other captains.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka made a strong start to their Test series against New Zealand, with Kusal Mendis scoring a century in the first Test.

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