Rohit Sharma managed just eight runs, while Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck in the opening game of the three-match ODI series against Australia

Before the game began, Nayar talked about Rohit Sharma's incredible physical makeover, sharing the motivation behind the India captain's 11-kilogram weight loss and his goals for the 2027 World Cup.

During the rain break in the India vs Australia ODI, Rohit Sharma was spotted eating in the dressing room, prompting a hilarious reaction from Nayar. His comment, “Arey Bhai, Usse Popcorn Mat De,” quickly went viral,

As the drizzle turned into a downpour, play halted and the tension eased. Cameras captured a lighter side of the Indian camp.

The on-screen speed gun showed a speed that was hard to believe at all - 176.5 kph (109 mph) and right away fans were puzzled and started questioning the speed gun which marked the delivery.

Former Team India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar hilariously advised Shubman Gill not to give Rohit Sharma popcorn when the players were on a rain-induced break during the first ODI against Australia in Perth.

"Meet Rohit Sharma - -Lost 200kg for his ODI comeback -Dominated Dharavi bowlers in the nets -Posted 100 pictures of his weight loss journey -All that, just to score Massive 8 runs with blind slogging," a fan wrote on X.

Rohit Sharma was dismissed cheaply on his return to international cricket after joining an elite list during the India vs Australia 1st ODI in Perth.

Rohit didn't get off to the best of starts in the Australia series with the Mumbai batter falling victim to Josh Hazlewood for 8 runs in the first ODI.

Mitchell Marsh remained not out on 46 as Australia romped home with seven wickets to spare to take 1-0 lead in the three-match series. In a match which was reduced to 26 overs per side, India managed 136/9.

Fitter and faster than ever, Rohit Sharma sheds 11 kilos ahead of the 2027 World Cup, a disciplined transformation focused on fitness, agility, and peak performance.

Virat Kohli (550 matches), MS Dhoni (538) and Rahul Dravid (509). Sharma is now the 11th cricketer globally to reach the 500-match mark across formats.