Rohit Sharma Stuns Fans with Fitness Transformation
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have arrived in Australia to kick off the three-match ODI series against Australia, starting October 19 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The former India captain has surprised many with a leaner look and renewed energy ahead of the big series.
Rohit has visibly lost weight and appears in great physical shape. In the lead-up to the tour, the 38-year-old trained in Mumbai with Abhishek Nayar, focusing on fitness and batting drills. With the leadership baton passed on, the experienced opener seems ready to let his batting do the talking.
Online Trolling Sparked the Change
The transformation didn’t happen overnight. A few months ago, paparazzi photos of Rohit at the Mumbai airport led to heavy criticism about his weight.
“There were a lot of talks about him putting on weight and a few images of him coming out of the airport. So, it was about changing all of that and in a lot of ways to be healthier, faster and fitter,” said Nayar.
This online trolling reportedly pushed the Hitman to get back to his best physical condition.
Same Intent Despite Losing Captaincy
Even though Rohit is no longer India’s captain, his playing mindset remains unchanged. Over the last couple of years, he has prioritized giving India fast starts over personal records.
“Whether he’s captain or not, that will never change the way he plays for this team and for his teammates,” said the former Team India assistant coach.
Rohit was seen in an intense net session with Virat Kohli in Perth on Thursday. He also had a focused discussion with head coach Gautam Gambhir, indicating that he means business.
All Eyes on Australia Series
Rohit’s future, especially his potential appearance at the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, has become a major talking point. But for now, the immediate focus remains on how he performs in the ODI series against Australia.
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