Former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has given fans a glimpse of his preparation for the next ODI challenge. As he posted a series of pictures on Instagram. The former MI captain was seen spending time with members of his fitness team. The team included Mumbai Indians’ strength and conditioning coach and the franchise’s physio and his Mumbai state team friend, Dhawal Kulkarni. The ODI player shared the pictures with the caption, “Gang’s in काम शुरू”. The relaxed pictures showed Rohit putting in the work away from the spotlight as he prepares for his upcoming cricket commitments. The post also offered a look at the support staff working alongside the veteran batter as he focuses on keeping himself in shape.
The former Champions trophy winner’s fitness has remained a talking point as he continues his ODI career after retiring from Test cricket and T20Is. The 38-year-old remains available in the 50-over format and has already shown that he can still make a major impact when he gets going. With India’s next ODI assignments ahead and the 2027 World Cup also on the horizon, staying fit will be important for the veteran opener. His latest Instagram post suggests that the work has already begun. As speculations are going around his retirement from ODI cricket, before winning the 50-over format World Cup, the player’s fitness routine has instilled optimism in his fans regarding the player’s future.
Rohit Sharma’s ODI resurgence offers timely boost ahead of 2027 World Cup
Rohit Sharma’s current ODI form is a mix of concern and reassurance. The veteran opener endured a difficult start to India’s 2026 campaign, managing scores of 26, 24 and 11 against New Zealand before finding some rhythm against Afghanistan, where he made 48 and 79. The England series initially followed the same pattern, with 11 in Birmingham and 26 in Cardiff. Those innings raised questions over his place in India’s long-term ODI plans, particularly with the 2027 World Cup approaching. Across his first eight ODIs of the year, the experienced batter had scored 241 runs at an average of 30.12.
However, the picture changed dramatically at Lord’s. The 39-year-old produced a vintage 138 off 110 balls in the third ODI, smashing 17 fours and five sixes to register his 34th ODI century. It was also his first ODI hundred at Lord’s and earned him a place on the venue’s Honours Board. That innings was a timely reminder of what the accomplished opener can still produce when he gets his rhythm. His recent five ODI scores read 138, 26, 11, 79 and 48, showing both the inconsistency and the enormous ceiling that remain part of his game.
