Prior to Australia’s three-match ODI series earlier this month, Rohit Sharma put a lot of effort into improving his fitness and game, and it paid off. After scoring 202 runs in three innings at an incredible average of 101, the former captain of India was named Player of the Series. Even though India lost the series 1-2, Rohit’s batting performance was noteworthy.
In ODI cricket, Rohit overtook Shubman Gill as the number one hitter on Wednesday, October 29. The former, who peaked at 38 years and 183 days, became the oldest cricket player to accomplish this achievement.
The Mumbai batter was praised by former India captain Kris Srikkanth, who also said that his selection in the team should only be based on his level of fitness rather than his age. As an example, the cricketer-turned-expert cited MS Dhoni, who is 44 years old and still competing in the Indian Premier League.
I like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and even MS Dhoni there.
Age shouldn’t be the only determining factor, as demonstrated by this. Due to his continued fitness, Rohit Sharma excelled in both the 2023 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy. Even at 44, MS Dhoni is incredibly fit. Look at how he is still racing between the wickets and keeping. At his age, can anybody else hold wickets like Dhoni? Inconceivable. Even now, his stumpings are incredibly quick. Therefore, it just comes down to fitness,” Srikkanth stated on his YouTube account.
“It is clear from the ranking that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play in the 2027 World Cup. Rohit, Virat, and Shubman Gill will undoubtedly finish in the top three (since they are all among the top six in the rankings),” he continued.
Being in good mental health is crucial. Srikkanth
According to Srikkanth, mental health is more crucial than physical health. He commended players like Virat Kohli, Rohit, and Dhoni for overcoming their age and continuing to compete against the top cricket players in the world.
“Mental and physical fitness are two different things. The most crucial thing is to be psychologically healthy. They want to win games for the team to show the world that they are still mentally strong. According to Srikkanth (from the previously cited source), “that is why they are great cricketers.”
Rohit and Kohli have retired from playing Test and T20I cricket and are currently only playing ODI cricket. India will play South Africa in a three-match series beginning on November 30 in their next 50-over assignment.
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