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Why is Rohit Sharma trending: Indian cricket team's star opener and former captain Rohit Sharma is currently trending on social media. The reason is his net practice pictures and videos, which are rapidly going viral. Ahead of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, Rohit is preparing intensely in Mumbai, and fans are thrilled by his dedication. Rohit Sharma had taken a short break after playing for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, but he is now back in full form. He was seen sweating it out in the nets at the MCA Ground in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai. He was also seen practicing slip catching with fielding coach T Dilip, indicating his focus on further improving his fielding skills.
In one video, Rohit was seen in a lighthearted mood, chatting and joking with his teammates, but completely focused during batting. Seeing his trademark pull shot and timing, fans exclaimed – "The Hitman is back!" #RohitSharma and #INDvsNZ are trending on social media, where fans are sharing his practice clips.
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The series against New Zealand starts on January 11th. Rohit, along with Virat Kohli, will be playing in this series, and both are preparing for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rohit is currently the number one ranked batter in the ICC ODI rankings, and fans hope he will score big runs and give the team a strong start.
Seeing Rohit's hard work, fans' excitement is at its peak. One fan wrote, "Quietly grinding in the nets... The Hitman is ready to hit the Kiwis!"
Team India fans are now eagerly awaiting the series. Rohit's form is a good sign for the team.
