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Rohit Sharma Posts Nets Video Signaling ODI Return Ahead of Australia Tour

Recent fitness clearance in Bengaluru and focused Mumbai training have put him back in the selection frame.

Overview

  • On September 11, Rohit Sharma shared an Instagram video from a net session, saying, “I am here again. It feels really good.”
  • The ODI captain has been working in Mumbai with Abhishek Nayar, and multiple outlets report he recently cleared a BCCI Centre of Excellence fitness test.
  • Selectors have yet to announce squads, with reports indicating Rohit is under consideration to lead India in the Australia ODIs pending decisions by Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir.
  • As a tune-up, media reports suggest Rohit and Virat Kohli could feature for India A in 50-over games against Australia A in Kanpur on September 30, October 3 and October 5.
  • If selected and he plays in Australia, Rohit could reach 500 international appearances and move closer to 20,000 international runs.