Cricket fans, get ready! Rohit Sharma is back in the fitness game and all set for India’s ODI tour of Australia later this year. The Mumbai Indians captain hasn’t played international cricket since IPL 2025, but after acing the BCCI Centre of Excellence fitness test in Bengaluru, the Big Hit is ready to light up the field once again.
Rohit Sharma: The Return of the Hitman
Midway through the IPL, Rohit shocked fans by announcing his Test retirement. Speculation ran wild: would he quit ODIs too? Rumors suggested he might retire post-Australia tour, but the latest fitness results show the captain is anything but done. With a Yo-Yo test and DXA scan under his belt, Rohit is shaping up for India A vs Australia A matches in Kanpur — a perfect warm-up for the big stage.
Gill & Bumrah: India’s Fitness Heroes
It’s not just Rohit making headlines. Shubman Gill, India’s Test captain and Asia Cup vice-captain, cleared his fitness tests after a brief fever kept him out of the Duleep Trophy. Fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah and wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma are also raring to go. With key players in top shape, India’s Asia Cup squad looks battle-ready.
Other squad members like Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, and Shardul Thakur passed the tests without a hitch. Jaiswal and Sundar are on standby for the Asia Cup, while Thakur leads West Zone in the Duleep Trophy semifinals. Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, and Riyan Parag will undergo a separate fitness check before the tournament kicks off on September 9 in the UAE.
The Perfect Timing for Rohit
Rohit’s return comes at a crucial time for Indian cricket. With the ODI World Cup 2027 on the horizon, ensuring the captain is match-fit could be a game-changer. Experts believe his experience, ability to read pressure situations, and knack for explosive innings could inspire the team during high-stakes matches, especially Down Under, where conditions have often tested India’s batting line-up.
Asia Cup 2025: India’s Strength in Depth
The Asia Cup is also shaping up to be a showcase of India’s depth. With Gill’s calm presence, Bumrah’s lethal pace, and a mix of experienced and young talent in the squad, India looks poised to dominate. Fitness is key, and the rigorous Yo-Yo and DXA tests have ensured that the team heads into the tournament fully prepared.
Fans Can Expect Thrills
From Rohit’s massive sixes to Bumrah’s pinpoint yorkers, and Gill’s classy strokeplay, fans are in for some edge-of-the-seat action. With squads fit, focused, and fired up, the next few weeks promise cricket at its most exciting — whether it’s the Australia ODIs or the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE.
Buckle up, cricket lovers — the action is about to get intense!