Rohit Sharma transformed after trolls attacked his airport pictures

Abhishek Nayar spoke about how Rohit Sharma underwent transformation ahead of the Australia’s ODIs.

Rohit Sharma and ViratKohli are back in action. They have landed Down Under, and the duo are set to mark their international return with the upcoming 3-match ODI series against Australia, beginning October 19 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Abhishek Nayar has now spoken about how Rohit underwent a transformation ahead of Australia’s ODIs.

Abhishek Nayar speaks about Rohit Sharma’s transformation.

Rohit shed several kilos and has been looking in great shape before the Indian side takes on Australia from Sunday. Abhishek Nayar revealed why Rohit decided to go for a transformation at this stage of his career, saying the former India skipper didn’t take kindly to the trolling he had to endure after coming out of the Mumbai airport. A while ago, the media captured Rohit leaving the airport, and it was then that several people commented on the Hitman’s weight and how he didn’t appear to be in ideal shape.

What did Nayar say about Rohit’s fitness?

Nayar on Star Sports, “Initially, we sort of realised that there were 12 weeks before this Australia series. The thought process was to do something different. Since we had time on our hands, it was not about maintaining but about growth. Growth in regards to his physical structure, growth in regards to his movements. How he viewed himself, how he looked in the mirror and being in a place where he felt fitter and felt like he could move faster and swiftly on the field, even with the bat.” He added, “That was the thought process. 12 weeks were about making a difference when people viewed them. There was a lot of talk about him putting on weight and a few images of him coming out of the airport, so it was about changing all of that. In a lot of ways to be healthier, faster and fitter, and that’s where the journey started.”

“Whether he’s captain or not, that will never change the way he plays for this team and for his teammates,” concluded the former Team India assistant coach.