The strength of the former national cricket team of India and the conditioning coach Soham Desai has shared his adventure on his fitness on the continuous criticism of ODI captain Rohit Sharma.
Soham Desai said that Rohit Sharma can improve his fitness 100%, but the belief that he does not work hard on it is completely wrong. Desai also said that he was honored for coaching a player like Virat Kohli.
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Rohit Sharma and criticism of fitness standards
Rohit Sharma is considered one of the great people of modern times, and has emerged as one of the best captains in the history of Indian cricket.
With the bat, Rohit’s extraordinary performance has already put him in the biggest list, but his fitness has long been the subject of debate due to his relatively “heavy” physique compared to other elite athletes.
Even though Rohit Sharma has continued to flourish in the field of cricket for 20 years, he has often faced concerns about his fitness levels and has faced criticism about it.
Rohit has always passed the Yo-Yo test, and his agility and dynamics are also excellent, one of the most trusted players of the field with him. However, trolls and critics have targeted the Indian ODI captain on their body size.
Meanwhile, the 38 -year -old was last seen in action for Mumbai Indians during the Indian Premier League 2025. Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025; Therefore, he is now active in ODI cricket only in the international field.
He was expected to return to cricket during India Tour of Bangladesh 2025 for ODI matches, but with the postponement of that series, Rohit Sharma will be seen in action against Sri Lanka, which is under discussion.
People believe that Rohit does not work hard on his fitness – Soham Desai
Soham Desai, who worked as Team India’s strength and conditioning coach for five years in an interview with the Indian Express, talked about how Rohit Sharma contacted for his fitness. Desai said while slamming Rohit Sharma’s fitness critics
“People believe that Rohit does not work hard on his fitness. Given his history, to lead the highest level for four years with a sport or two lapse is important. He can’t do that by Fluk, right by Fluk, he is right? He must be doing something right. Will he be better? Yes, 100%. It will be the first person to say. But he does not work.”
Talking about Virat Kohli, Soham Desai said that she is a role model for athletes and no. 1 To become sheer shows hunger and determination. He said:
“What should I say about Virat? It has been an honor for a student like him to coach. A model athlete. He wanted to be the best, he reached there through Sarasar Will. He was aggressive, hungry and wanted to be number one.
They are both different people – Soham Desai on Rahul Dravid and Ravi Shastri
During his tenure with Team India, Soham Desai had the opportunity to work with two best coaches, Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid, who played an important role in the team dominance in world cricket.
Desai said that Shastri and Dravid were two completely separate individuals, but India had only one goal to make a major force. He explained in detail:
“They are both separate people, with different approaches, but with an eye on the same final goals -building a culture/team dominating world cricket. Ravi Bhai used to be accurate, direct and clear in his needs. Then it (Bharat) Arun Sir and (R) had to work with Sridhar Sir and will get things.”
“Rahul brother, will sit to understand things in detail. He will first make a plan, explain what we are trying to do as a team, it is how we are going to do it, this is where you come, etc. etc.