Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar drew parallels between Rohit Sharma's latest transformation ahead of his ODI comeback and the mental shift he showed after being snubbed from the 2011 World Cup squad, praising the veteran opener's renewed focus on fitness.

Bangar, who worked closely with Rohit during his tenure as India's batting coach, said the former captain has worked hard to silence critics who questioned his fitness in recent years.

Rohit, 38, stunned fans earlier this month when he made a public appearance at an awards show, looking noticeably leaner and fitter. It was his first public sighting ahead of his international return in the upcoming ODI series against Australia, starting October 19. Rohit and Virat Kohli were both named in India's 15-man squad , though Shub

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