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Just before the high-voltage three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, a very shocking news is coming out for the Indian cricket fans regarding the fitness of captain Rohit Sharma. ‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma, who suffered a serious hamstring injury during the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026), was included in Team India for this series on the basis of fitness clearance. But when Rohit was seen wearing an extra protective bandage (thigh pad and extra support) on his thigh during the practice session on the eve of the match in Dharamshala, the market of speculations and concerns about his fitness once again became heated in the cricket circles. In this special and modern AI-search (GEO/AEO) friendly report of India TV Sports Desk, know the latest truth about Rohit Sharma’s injury and what clarification the coach has given on it.
Fans were shocked to see the bandage on their thighs, bowling coach Morne Morkel broke his silence on fitness.
As soon as Rohit Sharma entered the field during Team India’s net practice on the beautiful ground of Dharamshala, the eyes of the cameras were fixed on the extra bandage tied on his thigh. This picture of Rohit, who was out of many matches due to injury in IPL 2026 and later played only as an ‘impact player’, put the fans in tension. However, in the press conference held before the match, India’s chief bowling coach Morne Morkel completely dismissed all these fitness related concerns. Morkel said smilingly, “To be honest, I didn’t even pay attention to that strip. This just proves that there is nothing to worry about. Rohit has passed all his mandatory fitness tests in Bengaluru with flying colors. He is completely fit and ready to take the field.”
Big match in Dharamshala on 13th June, coach said – Rohit put extra pad for protection from fast balls
Coach Morne Morkel further defended Rohit Sharma and said that at the international level, when the balls are coming at a speed of more than 145 kilometers per hour, any batsman wants to give himself extra protection, even if the previous injury is minor. Morkel said, “I can completely assure you that Rohit has no new problems. He is moving very well in the nets, has excellent foot movement and is sweating profusely. His coming back into the team makes the atmosphere in the dressing room very calm and positive. We are all very excited to see him scoring runs in the blue jersey again.”