Rohit Sharma working on fitness, sheds 10kg

India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma has undertaken an intensive fitness programme in Mumbai with former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, shedding 10 kilograms as he prepares for his return to international cricket. Nayar highlighted the transformation on Instagram, posting a photograph of Sharma's gym session with the caption: "10,000 grams later, we keep pushing."

Rohit has also been sharing images from his training sessions in Mumbai, having once again joined forces with Nayar in the lead-up to his return to one-day internationals.

His preparations come amid speculation about his future in the format. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has indicated that no immediate decisions will be made on the ODI futures of Sharma and Virat Kohli, with the focus currently on the T20 World Cup in early 2026.

Unmoved by outside noise, Rohit has been concentrating on regaining peak condition after enjoying a three-month break. Kohli, meanwhile, has begun his own training block in London.