Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson has suddenly found himself at the center of a social media controversy after fans started comparing his current fitness with Rohit Sharma’s early physique.
Rohit’s fitness has often been a hot topic among fans, with many criticizing his physical structure over the years. But in 2025, the former Indian captain surprised everyone with a major fitness transformation. Rohit has worked hard to become leaner, stronger and more determined than ever before.
After seeing the Hitman’s amazing transformation, fans have now ordered Samson to improve his fitness as the Indian cricket team begins preparations for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Sanju Samson faces criticism as fans compare his fitness with ‘old Rohit Sharma’
As India prepare for the high-voltage five-match T20I series against Australia, Samson’s body shape has sparked massive discussion online after a picture of him went viral on social media. In the viral picture, Sanju is seen enjoying with Rinku Singh during India’s training session.
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In this photo, the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman can be seen to be quite heavy and even his stomach and abdomen are hanging outwards. This angered Indian cricket fans, with some fans mocking Sanju’s appearance and others demanding that he improve his fitness to remain sharp.
The criticism comes with an ironic twist, as Rohit Sharma once faced similar mockery for his fitness levels. At that time, the Indian opening batsman, who now plays only ODIs, was often targeted for looking bulky, but recently, he has completely transformed himself.
Fans are now calling on Samson to adopt a similar path. He is currently part of India’s squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia starting from October 29 in Canberra.
Here’s how fans criticized Sanju Samson’s fitness:
This Samson has become so fat.
– Ayeman Khan (@ayeman_khan18) 27 October 2025
Hey Sanju Bhai, old Rohit’s physical is happening.
– Rishu (@rishushukla1991) 27 October 2025
Sanju’s weight increased
– Guru (for all VJs) (@raghavgenerous) 27 October 2025
@IamSanjuSamson Pay attention to fitness brother
– Thunder (@Gopal_Sanju09) 27 October 2025
Sanju in place of Rohit
fat…– Gulshan Singh (@moohfatladka) 27 October 2025
It is strange that when Pant was not that fit in 2022, everyone called him fat. Now Sanju Samson looking like a confectioner and suddenly everyone’s silent crazy hypocrisy. https://t.co/QAOZyhXHET
– Harsh 17 (@harsh03443) 27 October 2025
BC Samson looks fat, needs to work on his fitness
– 93 (@93yorkers) 27 October 2025
Man, why is Sanju Baba looking so fatty, he needs to work on fitness
– Baba Tillu (@GovindJoshi45) 27 October 2025
Samson BC What is this fitness? https://t.co/HUuYrsHstm
– Hriday (@Hriday1812) 27 October 2025
Sanju bhai pay attention to fitness PR
– MasalDosa (@DasalaMosa_) 27 October 2025
Samson is looking more Rohit now
– Alok Gupta (@alok_arg) 27 October 2025
This Samson is blooming like a marigold.
– Sacredly Profane (@wanderfool_dude) 27 October 2025
fat
– Sushant¹⁷ (@slogsweep_17) 27 October 2025
Sanju looks exactly like Mallu Bhabhi pic.twitter.com/ZfzNinLq2o
-Rishabh Singh Bisht (@Rishabh08296375) 27 October 2025
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Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill are set to open, followed by Suryakumar and Tilak Verma, while Sanju Samson is expected to retain the middle-order role ahead of Jitesh Sharma. Kuldeep Yadav will lead the spin attack along with Jasprit Bumrah in the opening match of the T20 series in Canberra.
Nitish Kumar Reddy may also get a chance to increase the batting depth with Axar Patel and Varun Chakraborty adding spin variety. Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar and Harshit Rana may have to wait for their opportunities.