“I feel this is 3.0 now” - Ravi Ashwin breaks Rohit Sharma’s international career into three parts; calls him Rohit 3.0

Ravichandran Ashwin breaks down Rohit Sharma's illustrious 18-year international career into three distinct parts, calling the current, fit, and lean version of the star batsman "Rohit 3.0" after his match-winning century.

By Rui 26 Oct 2025 in Cricket

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Former Indian spinner and analyst Ravi Ashwin has heaped praise on the Indian opening batter and former skipper Rohit Sharma, who smacked an exceptional unbeaten century against Australia Down Under in the Sydney ODI.

Speaking exclusively on his YouTube channel, Ashwin stated that Rohit is looking fit and lean after his comeback to the international arena for the first time since the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy in March 2025.

“Rohit is looking proper fit and lean, he is able to run and is getting going. The quality of batting is always there, but if you are fit, you lose weight, you are able to feel light, your skill will take over. Rohit is looking a million dollars. He is looking all set and poised,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.

“I do not understand why some people did not expect him to score. He has been one of your best white-ball batters over the decade or so. I was always very confident that he and Virat would both make runs. Virat was not at his best, but still he found a way to get those runs. The straight-drive he played was a sight to behold. All his fans will be very happy today,” he added.

Furthermore, Ashwin also broke Rohit Sharma’s 18-year international journey into three parts. While the first was when he was batting in the middle order, the second was when he was promoted as an opener. The current Rohit is termed as the third version.

“The first is where he came in at first, he was talented and was batting in the middle. But he was not the Rohit he became when he opened for the first time in the 2013 Champions Trophy. But I feel this is 3.0 now. He played a very flamboyant style of cricket when he was captain, but under the current regime, you can see that 2013-2016 Rohit. I think he is going to continue churning these runs. He is moving nicely around the crease and looking light on his feet. This is a great sign for Rohit and India,” he said.

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