The long wait to see Rohit Sharma back in action in the 50-over format may soon be over. The India opener was spotted training in Mumbai this week. This marks his first major practice session since the IPL 2025 ended.
Under the guidance of former teammate and coach Abhishek Nayar, Rohit was seen practicing batting and working on his fitness in an intense net session. Since stepping away from Test cricket earlier this year, Rohit Sharma has not featured in any international match.
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His last appearance came in March, when he captained India to a memorable Champions Trophy win, leaving fans guessing about his future.
WATCH - Rohit Sharma returns to nets in Mumbai
The training video, now doing the rounds on social media, showed the 38-year-old going through multiple drills with a clear focus on timing and shot placement.
The session is part of his preparation to make a strong return in ODIs, a format he has confirmed he wants to play until at least the 2027 World Cup.
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Rohit’s return to training comes at a time when he has climbed to No. 2 in the ICC ODI batting rankings. The latest update, released on Wednesday, saw him move past Pakistan’s Babar Azam, who dropped to third after a lean series in the West Indies.
Rohit now has 756 points, just behind India’s ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill, who leads with 784.
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Former India skipper Virat Kohli remains in fourth place with 736 points, while Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul also feature in the top 15.