IND vs NZ: India's star batter Rohit Sharma was seen sweating it out before the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, which will be held later this week. He knows that he will be playing in 18 ODIs this year, both at home and away matches, and he looked thinner. But since there will be a five-month gap between the series against New Zealand and the one against Afghanistan in June, he is not taking any chances. He also attended Nita Ambani's event, but was also seen sweating it out in Mumbai.
But there was something different about him. Apart from losing weight post winning the series against South Africa and was also seen wearing a new helmet. He also had smashed a six and had sent the fans into a frenzy. A few said that they can't believe that Rohit has lost so much weight. He really wants to play the 2027 World Cup, and for that, he is working hard.
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He had a dream run in 2025 as he became the No.1 ODI batter for the first time. He was in sublime form ever since he returned to the national side. He didn't play any cricket for 6 months after he retired from the longest format.
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Rohit's 2025 ended on a high note
Post getting dismissed early in the first ODI against Australia, he smashed a gritty knock of 73 and then brought up his 33rd ton in this format. He maintained his sublime form in the series against South Africa, where he had hit two fifties after playing in three matches. He had also hit a ton in the first Vijay Hazare Trophy match he played after seven years and had hit a ton against Sikkim. He then got out on a duck in the next match.
He will face stiff challenges ahead. The three-match ODI series against England and New Zealand won't be easy, but these surfaces are important, as this is what the Men in Blue will get in South Africa.