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Fitter, faster, hungrier! Rohit Sharma has shed 11kg in a weight-loss transformation, with his eyes set on WC 2027

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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-australia/fitter-faster-hungrier-inside-rohit-sharmas-11-kilo-transformation-ahead-of-2027-world-cup/articleshow/124681752.cms

 

Former India coach Abhishek Nayar has opened up on Rohit Sharma’s remarkable fitness transformation, revealing the thought process behind the India skipper’s 11-kilo weight loss and his vision for the 2027 World Cup.

 

According to Nayar, the transformation wasn’t just about aesthetics — it was a long-term plan with 2027 ODI World Cup in mind. “The outlook was obviously the 2027 World Cup — to be fitter, to be stronger, to be lighter, agile. And the skill has always been there.

 

So the fitness has only amplified the skill. It’s helped him, you know, move faster. His agility is the best it’s ever been.” Nayar even joked about the weight difference bringing visible changes to Rohit’s game. “We are hoping that those 11 kilos that he’s lost — and I say this 11,000 grams lighter than Rohit Sharma is — you can see those faster pullers and better square cuts this time around.”

 

For Rohit, the transformation is not just physical but mental too. “He’s excited. He’s keen. He knows there’s a bit of pressure and talk around, you know, will he reach the 2027 World Cup? The first statement was his weight. Hopefully, the second statement is the runs he gets with the bat.”

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29 minutes ago, putrevus said:

If Rohit wants to play in 2027 , he should be fine .

He will have no hand-eye by the time 2027 WC comes. 40 year olds even if fit, lose a fraction of a second in reacting and that makes a big difference at that level. 

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8 minutes ago, Gollum said:

He will have no hand-eye by the time 2027 WC comes. 40 year olds even if fit, lose a fraction of a second in reacting and that makes a big difference at that level. 

I still think he will be fine to handle pace and bounce.He never had ability to handle swing or seam so nothing to lose there.

 

2027 is long way , if they want to keep playing they should play domestic cricket.

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Good on him. It showed as well, the big belly was gone. 

 

Somehow this reminds me of Zaheer Khan and Yuvraj Singh doing a fitness course of 6 weeks under a French coach back in 2013. Looked fitter and leaner on their comeback but didn't help much for their on field performances. Zaheer hardly played after it, Yuvraj being younger continued for a few more years but was done by the he was 35-36.

 

That was a generational shift then, 12 years later, we are seeing another generational change. Reality of life for not just athletes but everyone. Will definitely help prolong his IPL career.

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usually when i start losing weight i realise just how fat i was. this is the first time it happened looking at someone else!

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