Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma is once again making headlines, but this time, it’s not for his performance on the field.
Rohit, along with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, has started preparing for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka. As the team gets ready for the series, Rohit has been sharing photos of his training sessions on social media to showcase his dedication and readiness.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also posted images of Rohit practicing in the nets. However, observant fans noticed a difference between the two sets of images, sparking speculation and debate.
The images have generated a lot of discussion online, with fans questioning whether Rohit might have edited his photos to appear slimmer and fitter.
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How did the fans react to the images?
The comparison quickly went viral on social media, with many fans poking fun at the discrepancy. Shortly after, the cricketer deleted the images from his social media accounts.
Rohit’s post. BCCI’s post.
Fatty editing his stomach. pic.twitter.com/VRLA5TD10K
Why go to gym when you can do photoshop 😈
– Rohit Sharma pic.twitter.com/cTiefmRrpG
It’s evident that fans believe Rohit altered his image to appear slimmer. The BCCI’s photo showed a bulkier body, while Rohit’s post depicted a more streamlined physique. The difference is noticeable in his right arm, which appeared oddly curved and digitally manipulated.
India’s tour of Sri Lanka kicked off on July 27 with a T20I series. The Indian team emerged victorious in all three T20I matches, with the third match ending in a thrilling super over finish.
Next up, India will be competing in a 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 3 with the first match in Colombo.