As the ‘Hitman’ of Indian cricket prepares for the next challenge against New ZealandTheir interactions off the field continue to win hearts. A video of the former Indian captain Rohit Sharma Politely declining a fan’s offer of his favorite snack, vada pav, has taken social media by storm, showcasing the star batsman’s unwavering focus on fitness.
Rohit Sharma’s heartwarming reaction after a fan offered him vada pav
The incident occurred recently while Rohit was preparing for a net session in Mumbai, ahead of India’s ODI series against New Zealand which will begin on January 11. As the batting maestro was preparing his team, a fan from the sidelines was heard shouting in Marathi: “Rohit bhaiya, vada pav pahije ka?” (Rohit brother, do you want a vada pav?).
Known for his well-documented love for iconic Mumbai street food, one might have expected a tantalizing look or a witty remark. Instead, Rohit turned around with a warm smile, simply waved his hand to indicate a polite “No,” and immediately returned to concentrating on his training. The brief but heartfelt exchange was caught on camera and instantly resonated with fans across the internet.
Here is the video:
After the practice session was over, when Rohit Sharma came out, fans jokingly said, “Rohit bhaiya, vadapav pahije ka” and
Rohit simply waved his hand and replied, “No” 😂❤️bro always enjoys with his fans❤️ pic.twitter.com/euco1nvMqs
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) January 6, 2026
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Fitness before food: a new avatar for Rohit
This is not just a fun interaction; highlights a significant change in Rohit’s routine. Since retiring from the longer formats (Test and T20I) to prolong his ODI career, the 38-year-old has placed renewed emphasis on his fitness. Reports suggest that Rohit has adopted a stricter diet and training regime to maintain peak performance levels for the over-50 format. This “no vada pav” policy seems to be an important part of that discipline. Interestingly, this is the second time in recent weeks that Rohit has publicly rejected the snack; A similar incident occurred during a Vijay Hazare Trophy match in Jaipur last month, where he laughingly rejected a fan’s offer while playing on the boundary.
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