Rohit Sharma to take his weight loss journey to the next level after ODIs in Australia!! Abhishek Nayar makes a big revelation
Former Indian team assistant coach Abhishek Nayar says veteran opener Rohit Sharma may look even skinnier in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa at home. Nayar said Rohit will be happy with his recent performances, but he will not stop his weight loss journey.
Rohit earned the Player of the Series award in the recent three-match ODI series against Australia. The right-handed batter wants to continue representing India at the 2027 ODI World Cup. He has lost 11 kilos and could lose a few more kilos as he focuses on maintaining peak fitness and maintaining his place.
Don’t be surprised if Rohit Sharma loses a few extra kilos – Abhishek Nayar
Abhishek Nayar trained Rohit Sharma for three months before the Australia tour. Speaking to JioStar after the match, Nayar said the veteran’s opener could look even slimmer in India’s upcoming ODI series against South Africa. He said Rohit is unlikely to slow down in his training.
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“Rohit Sharma will be relieved on his flight back to India. He has given up his favorite meal and the results are visible. The next series is in a month and don’t be surprised if he loses a few more kilos by then,” Nayar said.
Rohit Sharma under control ahead of ODI series against Australia
Rohit Sharma began the series under scrutiny after losing the India ODI captaincy to Shubman Gill, with questions being raised over his place in the team. The right-handed hitter scored just eight runs in the opener.
However, he returned to form in the second match, scoring 73 runs off 97 balls. The 38-year-old then smashed a century in the last ODI match. He scored his 33rd ODI century at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday 25 October.
Rohit scored an unbeaten 121 runs off 125 deliveries, with the help of 13 fours and three sixes. The team achieved the target of 237 runs with nine wickets and 69 balls to spare. However, Shubman Gill’s team lost the series by a margin of 1-2.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s partnership helped India to a comfortable victory
In the third ODI, Australia batted first after winning the toss. Matt Renshaw scored 56 from 58 balls and captain Mitchell Marsh added 41 from 50 deliveries. The hosts were bowled out for 236 in 46.4 overs. Harshit Rana was the pick of the bowlers for India, taking 4 wickets for 39 runs.
Rohit and Virat Kohli added a partnership of 168 for the second wicket. Kohli, who registered back-to-back ducks earlier in the series, scored an unbeaten 74 off 81 balls.
Rohit hit nine ODI centuries against Australia, equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s record. He finished the three-game series as the top scorer with 202 points. The former skipper won the Player of the Match and Player of the Series titles for his outstanding performances.
India’s next ODI mission against South Africa will take place at home in November-December. The Men in Blue will face the Proteas in the first ODI of the three-match series in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30.
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