'World Cup 2027 loading..'- Fans react as Rohit Sharma working hard on Gym

Rohit Sharma got some free time to spend time with family members and friends as he retired from both T20Is and Test cricket. Still, he is the captain of Team India's ODI side.

India, after a thrilling 5-match Test series with England, is assigned for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which is a T20I tournament. Which means fans will have to wait longer to see Sharma in action for the Men in Blue. During a good part of his career, Rohit had to face a lot of criticism for his fitness. Netizens felt that Rohit was not fit enough to represent the nation at the highest level of cricket.

With his elegant batting style and brilliant leadership qualities, the Mumbaikar emerged as one of the most influential captains for the Indian cricket team. In a recently published photo on social media platforms, the 38-year-old is reportedly spotted sweating in a gym with Abhishek Nair, one of the most celebrated Indian coaches in recent times.

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Rohit's focus on fitness 

The photo of Rohit created a buzz around the corners of social media platforms. Cricket fans shared their thoughts around the viral photo; some praised Sharma for his dedication and hard work even after achieving the ICC T20I World Cup, while some said that he should have paid attention to fitness long ago. Around Rohit and many top-flight cricketers, mixed reactions are a part of their professional careers; they know how to deal with it.

Among cricket fans there is a strong belief that the opener has a high desire to play the next ICC ODI World Cup, which he has yet to win as a captain. Now it is 2025, and the next ODI World Cup will be staged around 2 years later; by then a lot of things can happen. As of now, Rohit still has the desire to offer India something that can benefit the team.