Rohit Sharma avoided most buffet food, says former BCCI chef: ‘Is a pure vegetarian’

Former BCCI chef Arun Chauhan revealed that cricketer Rohit Sharma avoided most buffet foods, being extremely particular about his vegetarian diet. Chauhan stated that Sharma used to inquire about vegetarian items in the buffet and would often eat fruits or salad. According to Chauhan, Sharma would sometimes eat in the hotel or at home, but not at the buffet. Chauhan also mentioned that former cricketer Virendra Sehwag followed a similar diet and maintained a strict vegetarianism.

Nutritionist Dt Amreen Sheikh, the chief dietitian at KIMS Hospitals Thane, emphasized that a well-planned vegetarian diet can indeed provide sufficient nutrition for professional athletes. She explained that a balanced diet should contain adequate amounts of protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Chauhan and Sheikh both highlighted the importance of considering factors such as protein sources, iron, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D in a vegetarian diet, especially for athletes.

They stressed that an individualized diet plan considering an athlete's training load, body composition, recovery, age, and health needs is crucial, and not all athletes should replicate the diet of a professional cricketer.