Mumbai: Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has unveiled the inspiration behind Rohit Sharma’s incredible 10kg weight loss, a transformation that has caught the attention of fans and experts alike. The 38-year-old Indian opener, often criticized for his fitness in the past, has undergone a major physical change ahead of his return to international cricket in the India vs Australia 2025 ODI series.
According to Nayar, Rohit was motivated to make a change after facing repeated criticism about his fitness and viral images of him at an airport sparked discussions online. “There were a lot of talks about him putting on weight and a few pictures of him at the airport. So, it was about changing that image — becoming healthier, faster, and fitter,” Nayar said during an interview on Star Sports.
In September, Nayar shared a photo from the gym with Rohit, captioning it, “10,000 grams later… we keep pushing,” hinting at the hard work behind the transformation.
Rohit, who last represented India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final, led the team to victory and was named Player of the Match. Since then, he has taken a break from international cricket, also announcing his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025.
Despite losing the ODI captaincy to Shubman Gill, Rohit remains focused on maintaining his fitness and contributing to India’s white-ball campaigns. With the next Cricket World Cup 2027 approaching, Rohit — who will be 40 by then — is determined to extend his career through improved fitness and performance.
During his tenure as ODI captain, Rohit Sharma became India’s most successful one-day skipper, winning nearly 75% of his matches and leading the team to the 2023 ODI World Cup final.
Nayar’s revelation sheds light on Rohit’s renewed commitment to fitness, proving that the veteran opener is ready for another chapter in his illustrious cricket journey.
