Rohit Sharma reveals surprising details ahead of 3rd ODI against Australia

India skipper Rohit Sharma has expressed some concerns over players’ fitness ahead of the third ODI against Australia. He has returned to the team after the break in the first two games. KL Rahul led the team in Sharma’s absence and the team has taken a lead of 2-0. Meanwhile, ahead of the game, the right-hander, Sharma has said that they had only 13 players to choose from.

“We have got a lot of players who are sick and not available, a lot of players have personal problems so they have gone home and a few of the guys have been rested as well. We have got 13 players at this point in time,” said Rohit during the pre-match press meet.

“Obviously, Gill has been rested, Shami, Hardik and Shardul have all gone home…again, personal things. Axar, obviously, is not available for this game,” Rohit said.

Rohit said the viral sickness going around the group too has added to the uncertainty.

“There is a bit of viral going around in the team as well. So, there is a lot of uncertainty in the team at this point in time which we cannot help,” he added.

“Looking at the next few weeks it is quite important for us to look after the players and their well-being.”

“So, it is okay for them to be at home at this point — the reason being we want everybody to be fresh during the World Cup and hopefully they can come back fresh,” he said.