# Rohit Sharma reveals mother’s banana wafers as Test match comfort food

2026-09-19T12:56:37+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has revealed that his mother's homemade baked banana wafers were his comfort food during sleepless nights in Test matches. Speaking on his new television show 'Family Full House with Rohit Sharma', Sharma said the format's pressure would make him nervous and keep him awake, and he would crave a late-night snack. Sharma said the banana wafers were baked, not fried, and he always carried them on tours. He scored 4,301 runs in 67 Tests with 12 centuries before retiring in May 2026. The show airs on Sony Entertainment Television from Saturday.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All three sources report the same facts without slant. The story is a soft celebrity feature centred on a personal anecdote, with no political or ideological angle. The uniform framing reflects the apolitical nature of the subject: a retired cricketer discussing his mother's cooking. The only variation is NDTV's sensationalist headline, which exaggerates the novelty of the snack choice.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/main-jhooth-nahi-bolunga-rohit-sharma-reveals-the-comfort-food-he-craved-during-sleepless-test-match-nights/articleshow/134351709.cms>
  Straight celebrity profile led with the quote and food detail
- sports.ndtv.com (sensationalist) <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/not-protein-shake-rohit-sharmas-favourite-late-night-comfort-food-will-surprise-you-12068310#publisher=newsstand>
  Headline frames the food as a surprise, no extra facts
- rediff.com (neutral report) <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/rohit-sharma-secret-to-battling-test-match-nerves-mothers-banana-wafers/20260919.htm>
  Full transcript with key points, no editorialising

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