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Rohit Sharma is back in training mode as he prepares for the upcoming ODI series against Australia. The Indian captain shared an Instagram video showing him practicing in the nets with fluent shots. Sharma recently retired from Test cricket in May but remains a key player in ODIs. His return to form and fitness is crucial for India's challenging tour Down Under starting October 19.

Key Points: Rohit Sharma Returns to Nets Training Ahead of Australia ODI Series

  • Rohit Sharma shares training video on Instagram showing fluent shots
  • Indian captain expresses excitement about returning to net practice
  • Sharma retired from Test cricket in May ahead of WTC 2025-27
  • He boasts impressive ODI record with 11,168 runs in 273 matches
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I am here again, it feels really good: Rohit Sharma on his training ahead of ODI series against Australia

Indian captain Rohit Sharma shares excitement as he resumes net practice for October's ODI series against Australia, looking fit and in good touch.

"I am here again, it feels really good - Rohit Sharma"

New Delhi, September 12

India's ODI skipper Rohit Sharma has resumed his training in the nets ahead of the ODI series against Australia, which will be in October. The series will be played Down Under.

Rohit shared a video on his Instagram account where he was seen practising in the nets and playing a few fluent shots. The Indian captain also expressed his excitement about getting back to training.

"I am here again, it feels really good," Rohit said.

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The 38-year-old opener appeared in good touch and looked fitter than before, a positive sign for India as they gear up for the challenging tour.

Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket in May ahead of India's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 starting tour of England. From 2013-25, Rohit played 67 Tests for India, scoring 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57, with 12 centuries and 18 fifties. His success in the longest format peaked in 2019-2024 as an opener, as he ended up as India's leading ICC WTC Test run-getter at one point, with 2,716 runs in 40 Tests at an average of 41.15, with nine centuries and eight fifties.

Rohit, along with Virat Kohli, both of whom have retired from T20I and Test cricket, will now be seen in action during a three-match series against Australia from October 19 onwards.

The 'Hitman' is an undisputed ODI all-time great, with 11,168 runs in 273 matches and 265 innings at an average of 48.76 and a strike rate of 92.80, with 32 centuries and 58 fifties. He is India's fourth-highest ODI run-getter.

He has a fine ODI record in Australia, with 1,328 runs in 30 matches and innings at an average of 53.12 and a strike rate of over 90, peeling off five centuries and four fifties in the Aussie land with the best score of 171*.

- ANI

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Priya S
So good to see Rohit back in action! His ODI record in Australia is phenomenal - 53 average and 5 centuries! Hope he continues his dominance down under. 🏏
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Aryan P
While I'm excited to see him play, I hope the team management manages his workload properly. At 38, we need to preserve our senior players for crucial tournaments.
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Sarah B
As an Australian cricket fan, Rohit Sharma is someone we always worry about. His record against us is scary! Looking forward to a competitive series though.
Vikram M
️ 11,168 ODI runs! What an incredible career. Hope he crosses Sachin's record before retiring. The way he's batting, definitely possible!
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Nikhil C
Good to see him looking fitter. His fitness was a concern in recent years. Hope he maintains this form and leads from the front in Australia.

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