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Rohit Sharma Steps Into Coach’s Shoes To Pass On Priceless Life Lessons To U19 Boys

Akshita Patel

Rohit Sharma visits U19 team before their Australia tour [Source: @BCCI/X.com]Rohit Sharma visits U19 team before their Australia tour [Source: @BCCI/X.com]

Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma gave India’s next generation of cricketers a day to remember when he interacted with the Under-19 boys at the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on Saturday.

This interaction comes as Rohit begins training for India’s upcoming ODI series against Australia, starting October 19. 

Having retired from both Test and T20I formats earlier this year, Rohit is now focused entirely on ODI cricket, where he has already cemented his place among the game’s all-time greats.

Rohit Sharma Becomes Guiding Light For U19 Team

While practising at the CoE in Bengaluru, Rohit Sharma took some time out to spend with the U19 players ahead of their tour to Australia. He visited them and shared valuable tips on the sport and life at large.

The BCCI posted the inspiring moment on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “Inspiring the next gen! Rohit Sharma shared valuable experiences and life lessons with U19 boys at BCCI CoE @ImRo45.”

BCCI's post [Source: @BCCI/X.com]BCCI's post [Source: @BCCI/X.com]

The young cricketers were all ears as Rohit, one of India’s greatest ODI players, spoke about discipline, consistency, and handling the pressures of international cricket.

Rohit Passes Fitness Test At BCCI Centre

Indian captain Rohit Sharma reportedly cleared the BCCI fitness tests at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, sending a strong signal about his readiness for international cricket. 

Alongside him, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, and Shardul Thakur also passed the Yo-Yo endurance test and DXA scan.

While Rohit won’t join India for the Asia Cup 2025 T20s in the UAE, his focus is now on the upcoming ODI series against Australia in October.