NEW DELHI: Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma showcased a heartwarming moment of kindness during a recent practice session at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park ahead of India’s upcoming ODI series against Australia.During the session, a young fan tried to approach Rohit but was stopped by a security guard. The 38-year-old batting veteran quickly stepped in, scolding the guard and ensuring the child was allowed through, drawing applause from onlookers.

On the field, Rohit looked in excellent form, playing crisp cover drives and graceful sweep shots as fans cheered “Hitman” throughout the session. Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar oversaw the training, which also included young Mumbai cricketer Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Rohit’s wife, Ritika Sajdeh, watched the two-hour session from the sidelines.Though no longer captaining the ODI side, Rohit remains focused on his role as a senior batsman. He has been named in India’s squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, beginning October 19, where he will feature as a specialist batter under Shubman Gill’s leadership.Watch the video here Both Rohit and Virat Kohli are expected to play domestic cricket later this year to stay match-ready ahead of India’s 2027 ODI World Cup campaign. The two legends have retired from T20Is and Test cricket, now featuring exclusively in the ODI format.The new ODI captain Shubman Gill also reflected on the invaluable role the two stalwarts continue to play in the dressing room. “The experience that we both have and the matches that we’ve won for India. There are very few players who have won so many matches for India. There are very few players in the world who have the same skill, the same quality, and the same experience. So, in that sense, I’m very happy,” Gill said in the press conference on Thursday.