In a moment that perfectly captured his renewed focus on fitness, India‘s veteran opener, Rohit Sharma, gently but firmly refused to eat the celebratory victory cake after the team sealed a decisive 2-1 ODI series win over South Africa on Saturday. His witty reason, caught on video, has since gone viral, leaving fans and teammates alike in splits.
Rohit Sharma humorously declines to eat cake
The light-hearted scene unfolded at the team hotel following India’s commanding nine-wicket victory in the final ODI, a match where Rohit himself contributed a fluent 75 runs and crossed the milestone of 20,000 international runs.
The celebration saw the Man of the Match, centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal, asked to cut the cake. After feeding a slice to Virat Kohli—who, despite his notoriously strict diet, indulged in a small bite—Jaiswal turned to offer the second piece to his senior opening partner, Rohit Sharma.
As the camera zoomed in, Rohit politely put up his hands and, with a chuckle, declined the sweet treat. He was distinctly heard saying in Hindi, “Nahi khale, mota ho jaunga wapis,” which translates to, “No, I won’t eat it, I will become fat again.”
Here’s the video:
A sweet gesture from King Kohli🛐#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/p21wMHYMEu
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A testament to ‘Hitman 2.0’ fitness drive
The refusal, though amusing, underscores the 38-year-old’s rigorous physical transformation over the past few months. Having faced previous scrutiny over his fitness, Rohit has committed to a strict diet and intensive training regime, reportedly shedding over 10 kilograms to adopt a visibly leaner and sharper physique.
His dedication is seen as a strategic move to maintain peak form as he aims to prolong his career, with the 2027 ODI World Cup reportedly being a key target. His improved physical condition has already reflected positively on the field, with the opener delivering two crucial half-centuries in the series against South Africa.
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