Rohit Sharma’s renewed commitment to fitness and fielding lit up the third ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, earning him massive appreciation across social media. At 38, the former India captain is proving that age is no barrier when discipline meets determination. Fans were especially in awe of his athleticism as Rohit threw himself around in the infield, showing intent and energy that rivaled even the younger players.
The standout moment arrived at the start of the 38th over. Arshdeep Singh delivered a length ball shaping away from Dewald Brevis, who cracked a fierce cut shot. Positioned at the backward point, Rohit reacted in a flash, diving full stretch to his left and stopping what looked like a certain boundary.
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The effort not only saved crucial runs but also sent the crowd into a frenzy and reminded everyone why Rohit continues to be one of India’s sharpest cricketing minds—and now, one of its sharpest fielders too.
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Much of this transformation is credited to his intense fitness regimen. Abhishek Nayar, who trained Rohit personally for months, revealed that the opener adopted a bodybuilder-like routine—three hours a day, six days a week. He worked with high repetitions, sometimes touching 700–800 reps per session, focusing on strength, endurance, and mobility.
Each workout concluded with 15–20 minutes of cross-fit, helping Rohit regain agility and shed weight. According to Nayar, even Team India’s strength coach Adrian Le Roux was shocked at the workload, but Rohit remained unwavering in his discipline.
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He also sacrificed some of his favorite foods to maintain his new lifestyle, showing a level of commitment that reflects in both his fielding and batting. The results are visible: Rohit recently won the Player of the Series against Australia and has registered three fifty-plus scores in his last four matches. His resurgence is a testament not just to skill, but to relentless hard work—proving once again why he remains one of India’s most admired cricketers.
