Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar has compared Rohit Sharma’s recent fitness transformation with the mental transformation he showed after being dropped from the 2011 World Cup squad. Bangar said Rohit has worked hard to answer critics, especially those who have questioned his fitness in recent years.
fit and focused Rohit Sharma
38-year-old Rohit Sharma participated in an awards show earlier this month, where he looked much fitter and slimmer than before. This is considered important before the ODI series against Australia from October 19. India’s 15-member team for this series includes both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while Shubman Gill will captain the team.
Rohit lost 10 kg weight
According to Rohit’s close friend Abhishek Nayar, he has lost about 10 kg of weight in the last one month. Under Nair’s supervision, he is continuously sweating in the gym and net sessions. Videos of his training and batting are going viral on social media.
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What did Sanjay Bangar say?
Sanjay Bangar said, ‘The last time Rohit adopted such a strict fitness routine, he was dropped from the 2011 World Cup team. That shock had left a deep impact on his heart, and now the same passion is visible again. He has achieved immense success between 2012 and 2024, but criticism regarding fitness has shaken him. Now he has worked hard to improve it, this is clearly reflected in his preparation and thinking.
Bangar further said, it is good to see that Rohit is looking hungry and fit again. As a captain, sometimes you have to field on the boundary, take dives, and set the tone for the team. Rohit is preparing himself for the same challenge, and this is a very positive sign.
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Rohit has not played any competitive match since the end of IPL 2025. But in recent weeks, he has practiced extensively in the nets under the supervision of Abhishek Nair at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park. The people present there praised his shots and timing a lot.
Even though Rohit and Kohli have returned, this period is considered to be the decisive phase of their career for both of them. The selection committee has made it clear that the fitness and performance of the players in the coming two years will decide their selection in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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