Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Adrian Le Roux Joins Indian Cricket Team as S&C Coach
Adrian Le Roux is the new fitness coach for India's men's cricket team.
He's replacing Soham Desai, who was the coach for nearly eight years.
Le Roux previously worked with the Indian team and also with the Punjab Kings, who recently made it to the IPL final.
His new job starts with a test series in England.
He's a qualified sports scientist and is highly respected.
This is Le Roux's second time coaching the Indian team.
He also worked with South Africa and Kolkata Knight Riders previously.
Adrian Le Roux will be the new strength and conditioning coach for the Indian men's cricket team.
He replaces Soham Desai, who had been with the team for nearly eight years.
Le Roux previously worked with Punjab Kings and was a physical trainer for India in the early 2000s.
His first assignment will be the upcoming Test series in England.
India aims to win a Test series in England for the first time since 2007.
- Who
- Adrian Le Roux and Soham Desai
- What
- Adrian Le Roux is the new strength and conditioning coach for the Indian men's cricket team.
- When
- Le Roux takes over after Soham Desai's departure following the Champions Trophy.
- Where
- The Indian men's cricket team
- Why
- Soham Desai's contract ended, and Le Roux was appointed as the new coach.
- New Role
- Strength and Conditioning Coach, Indian Men's Cricket Team
- Replaces
- Soham Desai
- Previous Role
- Strength and Conditioning Coach, Punjab Kings (IPL)
- Previous Stint with India
- Physical trainer in early 2000s
- First Assignment
- Five-match Test tour of England
