Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma recently took a break from his preparations for the upcoming Australia series to inspire the next generation of cricketers. On Saturday, he visited the Board of Control
for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, where he interacted with the country’s Under-19 players. The session aimed to provide young cricketers with valuable insights into the mindset and discipline required to succeed at the highest level of the sport. Rohit shared lessons from his illustrious career, offering guidance that extended beyond technical skills.
The BCCI shared details of the visit on social media, posting, “Inspiring the next gen! Rohit Sharma shared valuable experiences and life lessons with U19 boys at BCCI CoE.”
Inspiring the next gen! 🤩
Rohit Sharma shared valuable experiences and life lessons with U19 boys at BCCI CoE 🙌@ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/ByHYGUyK07
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 20, 2025
Earlier, Rohit was seen bonding with Mumbai boys, like Ayush Mhatre and Test batter Sarfaraz Khan, during net practice.
In a heartwarming gesture, Rohit gifted a bat to Mhatre, who expressed his gratitude on Instagram, writing, “Not just a gift, but an inspiration. Thanks @rohitsharma45 Da.”
Sarfaraz also shared insights from his interactions with the seasoned captain, highlighting the valuable experience of training alongside him.
Rohit’s visit was particularly motivating for the U19 team, who had recently completed a successful home series against England, winning the five-match ODI series 3-2 and drawing the two-match Test series. For these young players, Rohit’s presence at the CoE served as both a source of inspiration and a learning opportunity.
Currently preparing for India’s three-match ODI series against Australia starting October 19, Rohit remains focused solely on the 50-over format after retiring from Test and T20I cricket earlier this year. With over 11,000 ODI runs and 32 centuries, he is widely considered one of the greatest players in the format’s history.
