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Former India coach says Rohit Sharma needs regular strength training after hip injury
Former India strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai says Rohit Sharma had a career-threatening hip injury in 2017 after India lost the Champions Trophy final to Pakistan.
Desai said Sharma had surgeries involving his hamstring and hip flexor, leaving the area around his hip vulnerable.
He said at least two strength sessions a week are essential to manage the risk of further injury.
Desai also said Sharma needs specific strength work and running to support his hamstrings and quadriceps.
The explanation counters claims that Sharma does not train hard, and highlights the physical work behind his long career.
Sharma is aiming to remain in contention for India’s 2027 ODI World Cup squad, with his fitness an important factor.
He is expected to play in India’s five-match ODI series against New Zealand, beginning on November 4.
Former India strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai said Rohit Sharma suffered a career-threatening hip injury in 2017.
Desai said Sharma’s hip remains vulnerable and that he needs at least two strength-training sessions a week.
He rejected claims that Sharma is lazy, saying the batter’s longevity shows he has worked hard.
Sharma is hoping to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, and India’s five-match ODI series against New Zealand begins on November 4.
- Who
- Rohit Sharma and former India strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai.
- What
- Desai said Sharma’s 2017 hip injury made regular strength training essential to his fitness.
- When
- The injury occurred in 2017; Desai’s comments were reported on October 26 and 27, 2026.
- Where
- The injury was around Sharma’s hip. The sources do not state where Desai made his comments.
- Why
- Desai said Sharma’s hip remains a weak spot and that regular training helps reduce the risk of further problems.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Sharma suffered a career-threatening injury around his hip and later had hamstring and hip-flexor surgeries.
Desai said regular strength training remained essential for Sharma.
News outlets reported Desai’s comments about Sharma’s injury history and training needs.
India’s five-match ODI series against New Zealand was scheduled to begin.
- Injury year
- 2017
- Training minimum
- Two strength sessions a week
- Injury areas
- Hip, hamstring and hip flexor
- World Cup target
- 2027 ODI World Cup
- Upcoming series
- India vs New Zealand, five ODIs beginning November 4
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What people are saying
Around his hip is his weak spot. If he doesn’t train for a minimum of two strength sessions in a week, he is a red flag, he is a ticking bomb.
So if he was not working hard, if he was lazy, he wouldn’t have lasted till today.
Rohit is very strength based and very explosive and reactive based of training.
Those guys have earned the right to make the decision on when they do want to move away.