Rohit Sharma, the Indian opener, has appeared thinner and more fit since rejoining the Indian team. Despite being referred to as "heavy," former cricketer Amit Mishra believed that Rohit was fit even when they used to play together. He would remember being energetic and having good fielding skills.

Rohit, who amassed 202 runs, including an unbeaten century in Sydney during the just-finished ODI series against Australia, was named Player of the Series. The former Indian captain also scored 146 runs with two half-centuries against South Africa at home in a recent series.

“Rohit Sharma has made a comeback and is fit. He was fit before as well. I have played with him. People called him heavy, but I never felt that he was slow on the field or could not score runs. It was not like he would bat and go out; he would field as well and was active. Everyone has their opinion and perspective,” he said in a podcast on MensXP’s YouTube channel.

Mishra also gave his view on the fitness of players.

“Everybody’s body is not the same. There is a difference. The type is different. Fitness is judged more on looks these days. To look lean. It is better to have a genuine body and maintain your fitness. Eat well, work hard, and you will stay fit. Take care of your diet and do things naturally.

Don’t be fit to just look fit. There are many examples of those who made themselves look fit in a short time; I will not take names, but later, they have faced many issues with their bodies. It is better to have good sleep, eat well, and do natural things. Go to the gym, it is good, but also for running, go out on the ground. You need to have that mindset,” he added.

Rohit Sharma will be seen in action for India when they play in three ODIs in January against New Zealand.