Rohit Sharma refuses to eat cake
During the celebrations, Virat Kohli, who follows a strict diet, had some cake to celebrate the team’s victory in the ODI assignment. After cutting the cake, Jaiswal offered a piece to Rohit Sharma which he refused to eat. “Nahi khale, mota ho jaunga wapis,” Rohit was heard saying as he declined, while Kohli happily took a bite.
In October this year, fans of Rohit Sharma were left stunned after he shared pictures of his dramatically transformed physique, ahead of India’s upcoming ODI series against Australia. The Mumbai batter’s new leaner look left his fans in awe. Rohit’s fitness has long been a topic of discussion, especially given the demands of international cricket and India’s ambitions for the 2027 ICC World Cup.
Earlier this year, a social media post by Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed on Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma’s body weight triggered a political controversy. Shama Mohamed’s critical remarks and fat-shaming of Rohit Sharma sparked a massive row. Shama Mohamed said Rohit Sharma “is fat for a sportsman”. “Need to lose weight! And ofcourse the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had,” she added.
The remarks drew a wave of criticism and the ruling BJP responded by questioning the Opposition party’s criticism. “Shame on Congress! Now they are going after the Indian Cricket Captain! Do they expect Rahul Gandhi to now play cricket after failing in Indian politics,” BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said.
Rohit Sharma enters elite club
Rohit Sharma has now entered the elite 20,000-run club alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Virat Kohli, becoming only the 14th player globally to reach the milestone. His latest innings takes his career tally to 20,048 runs from 538 innings in 504 matches, pushing him past AB de Villiers’ 20,014 runs achieved in 420 matches.
The victory capped a dominant series for India, powered by seasoned performers and emerging talents alike — including Jaiswal, who marked his arrival with a brilliant maiden ODI century.