NEW DELHI: No matter that he now plays just one format, and no matter how many experts questioned his future, Rohit Sharma has let his performances do the talking. The India opener silenced all his critics with strong displays in the ODI series against Australia and South Africa. The former India captain has shed a lot of weight to adopt a leaner, fitter look, and at 38, his dedication and love for the game remain unmatched. Team India celebrated their 2-1 ODI series win over South Africa in Vizag by cutting a cake at the team hotel. After India’s win in Vizag, the team was celebrating at the hotel by cutting a victory cake. When Jaiswal went to feed the cake to Rohit Sharma, Rohit said, "nahi bhai, me Mota ho jauga vapas"😭❤️bRO is following a very strict diet.🫡🔥 pic.twitter.com/UGlHGHQdoY — 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) December 7, 2025 When Player of the Match Yashasvi Jaiswal - fresh off his maiden ODI century - tried to feed Rohit a piece of cake, the veteran jokingly refused, saying, "Mota ho jaunga wapas," leaving everyone in splits. The light-hearted moment once again highlighted Rohit's renewed focus on fitness and his determination to extend his career for as long as possible. Rohit joins elite list In the third ODI against South Africa, Rohit etched his name deeper into cricketing history by becoming just the fourth Indian to breach the 20,000-run mark in international cricket. By joining legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid, Rohit once again showcased the longevity, adaptability and remarkable reliability that have defined his two-decade career. India make short work of the target Jaiswal reeled off an unbeaten maiden ODI hundred, carrying India to a nine-wicket victory in the third and final one-dayer and a 2-1 series win against South Africa. It was always a case of the margin of victory once Jaiswal (116 not out, 121 balls) and his senior opening partner Rohit (75, 73 balls) stitched 155 runs in 25.5 overs, and it turned precisely so as India finished with 271 for one in 39.5 overs, chasing 271. Virat Kohli contributed a classy 65 not out off 45 deliveries.