Rohit Sharma, India’s batting powerhouse, began his training for the forthcoming home series against South Africa. The three-match ODI series, which begins on November 30 in Ranchi, is India’s next international assignment after their Australia tour.
With Rohit Sharma now just playing ODIs, his restricted appearances have drew attention to every training session.
Rohit, who guided India to victory in the Champions Trophy earlier this year, is still honing his skills as he hopes to stay in the format till the 2027 ODI World Cup. He last played in the ODI series against Australia, where he made 202 runs in three innings, including a spectacular century at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and was named Player of the Series. With the South Africa series approaching, the 37-year-old has returned to his own ground to maintain match fitness.
Rohit was seen at the BKC Ground, where Mumbai is currently playing a Ranji Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh, doing light drills and conditioning routines. He spent about 30 minutes sprinting and warming up, but he did not bat in the nets. According to sources on the ground, Rohit met with several Mumbai players.
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Rohit Sharma during his today’s training session at MCA.❤️🔥
bRO working hard for upcoming ODI series.🔥 pic.twitter.com/6poli3S5z2
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Players have to take some responsibility: Steve Waugh
The former India skipper was also spotted chatting with his old Mumbai teammates, including bowling coach Dhawal Kulkarni and Atul Ranade. Kulkarni oversaw the reserve bowlers’ net session while Rohit observed from the sidelines.
While fans gathered at the venue to catch a glimpse of the star batter, Rohit kept his session short. Rohit last represented Mumbai in domestic cricket earlier this year at this very venue, in a Ranji Trophy fixture against Jammu and Kashmir.
Meanwhile, former Australian skipper Steve Waugh stated that players like Rohit and Virat Kohli need to take some responsibility and realise that the game is bigger than an individual. He also requested them to be wary of their future, even though they looked good in the recent Australia tour.
“The players have to take some responsibility and realise that the game is bigger than the individual. You can’t put yourself above the game. You’ve got to realise that the game moves on and someone else will take your place,” Waugh said while speaking to Vimal Kumar.
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