Veteran Indian batter Rohit Sharma was in a cheerful mood as he shared a light-hearted moment with journalists ahead of India’s upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand. The series is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, November 4, in Auckland, with the Indian team looking to carry its recent momentum into the challenging away assignment.
During a recent practice session, Rohit Sharma was seen walking towards the training area in his batting gear when a few journalists congratulated him on his new show, Family Full House. The Hindi-language family game and talk show features Rohit as its host and has attracted attention among his fans.
The former India captain responded by asking the journalists whether they had watched the show. After receiving an affirmative response, he jokingly invited them to appear on the programme.
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“Aa jao phir ek din. Bulaunga sabko. Tumlog ko samne rakhunga, aur mai sawal puchunga (Come one day then. I will call you all. I will keep you guys in front and I will ask you questions),” Rohit Sharma said with a smile.
Meanwhile, Rohit arrived in Auckland on October 29 and wasted little time getting back to work. He was spotted practising in the nets alongside fellow batting superstar Virat Kohli as the duo began preparations for the upcoming ODI assignment.
Rohit Sharma having fun with the journalists and inviting them to the Family Full House show.
Shana mood 😂🔥 https://t.co/UdGzHc9Mwl— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) November 1, 2026
Rohit was last seen in action during India’s three-match ODI series against the West Indies at home, where he enjoyed an outstanding run with the bat. The right-handed batter accumulated 225 runs in three matches at an average of 75.00 and a strike rate of 115.38, registering one century and one half-century.
His upcoming assignment will mark his return to New Zealand for an ODI series for the first time since 2019. During that tour, Rohit scored 169 runs in five matches at an average of 33.80, including two half-centuries.
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Overall, the experienced opener has played 34 ODIs against New Zealand, scoring 1,134 runs at an average of 36.58, with two centuries and six fifties. His record in New Zealand includes 437 runs in 14 matches at an average of 36.41, along with four half-centuries. Rohit has also been among India’s most consistent performers in 2026, accumulating 604 runs in 12 matches at an average of 50.33, including two centuries and two half-centuries. The veteran will now aim to maintain his excellent form and deliver another impactful performance against the Black Caps.
