How Rohit Sharma Transformed His Fitness After 2011 World Cup Snub
· Sports · Indian Express, NDTV Sports
Rohit Sharma undertook an intensive six-week fitness crusade in 2011 to build a four-pack physique after being omitted from India's Cricket World Cup squad. According to his longtime friend Abhishek Nayar, the motivation came after a television channel published a critical graphic targeting his waistline following the World Cup setback. Working closely with Nayar behind the scenes, Sharma entered the subsequent IPL season significantly leaner and stronger despite relying primarily on natural batting skill. Nayar shared the anecdote on Doordarshan's Nostalgia Factory series, highlighting how that period shifted Sharma's approach to fitness before modern fitness standards took root in Indian cricket.
Why it matters
The incident marks a critical turning point in Rohit Sharma's career and personal discipline, reshaping his approach to fitness and longevity at the highest level of international cricket.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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