Indian cricket team star batter Rohit Sharma once again politely rejected a ‘vada pav’ offer from a fan while training ahead of the New Zealand ODI series, and his response has gone viral on social media. The former India captain, who has undergone a major physical transformation since retiring from Tests and T20Is, showed his commitment to fitness by declining the popular Mumbai street food snack.

“Vadapav pahije ka?” - Fan’s offer rejected

In a video going viral on social media, Rohit was seen getting ready for a training session when a fan asked him in Marathi whether he would like to have a vada pav. “Rohit bhaiya, vadapav pahije ka (Rohit bhai, you want a vadapav?)” said the fan.

However, Rohit rejected the offer and waved at the fans saying no, maintaining his strict fitness regime. The ‘Hitman’ has been practicing hard ahead of the ODI series starting Sunday, after playing two matches for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Focus on fitness after format retirements

Ever since retiring from Tests as well as T20Is, Rohit’s focus has been on his fitness and the former India skipper went through a major physical transformation. The change in his physique has been widely noticed and praised by fans and cricket experts alike, reflecting his dedication to extending his ODI career.

The ‘Hitman’ took to Instagram, sharing a picture of him batting in nets, showcasing his preparation for the upcoming series against New Zealand.

Record-breaking 2025 for Rohit

Last year was memorable for the former Indian skipper as he reached several milestones and records and led India to the ICC Champions Trophy as captain, with a match-winning 76 in the final.

Rohit became the top ODI batter in ICC rankings for the first time in his career and also stepped up to become the third-highest ODI run-getter for India. He became the fourth Indian cricketer to complete 20,000 runs in international cricket, achieving this feat last month during his side’s third and final ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam.

Surpassed Shahid Afridi’s six-hitting record

The Hitman surpassed Shahid Afridi’s record for most sixes in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) in November. He achieved the feat during India’s first ODI against South Africa at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, hitting his 352nd six in the format. He overtook Afridi’s 351 sixes, who held the record since 2015. As of now, in 279 ODIs, he has slammed 355 sixes.

Rohit ended his year with 650 runs in 14 innings at an average of 50.00 and a strike rate of over 100, with two centuries and four fifties and a best score of 121*. In May 2025, Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a celebrated chapter of his international career.