Rohit Sharma Allays Fitness Concerns, Answers Biggest Question Ahead of Afghanistan ODIs with Intense Net Session
Rohit Sharma eased through a 60-minute session after fitness clearance from the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s Centre of Excellence.
- On Wednesday, Rohit Sharma returned to national duty at IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali after receiving fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, marking his first appearance in five months.
- The 39-year-old batter resumed practice after missing Indian Premier League matches due to a hamstring injury, beginning with light shuttle runs alongside strength and conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux.
- During an unhurried 60-minute session, Sharma found his rhythm against seamers Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav, showing no discomfort while hitting several sixes and regaining smoothness with spin bowlers.
- Conditions will be distinctly cooler when the former captain marks a middle-stump guard in two days at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala for the first ODI against Afghanistan.
- While vice-captain Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan targeted big hits during the optional session, head coach Gautam Gambhir oversaw preparations as the squad readied for the three-match Afghanistan series.
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When the Indian cricket team walks out at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on June 13, 2026, all eyes will be on the veteran opening batter, Rohit Sharma. Returning to the side after being cleared by the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence medical team following a minor... Read full article at CricketTimes.com
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