India, Dec. 22 -- Rohit Sharma has made a remarkable improvement in his fitness, addressing concerns that had surfaced despite his stellar performance in the Champions Trophy, where he led India to the title. Questions had been raised about his fitness and his role in the ODI setup ahead of the next World Cup. Determined to take charge, Rohit used the break after the IPL to focus on his conditioning, working closely with a former India assistant coach. His hard work paid off, as he successfully shed around 10kg, returning to peak physical form and reinforcing his commitment to performing at the highest level.

Former India spinner Amit Mishra discussed Rohit's transformation, stating that the opener has always been capable on the field. H...