Ex-S&C coach Soham Desai calls Rohit Sharma a 'ticking bomb', cites training criticism
Former strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai called Rohit Sharma a 'ticking bomb' and said "People say Rohit Sharma is lazy, doesn't train" in a Times of India article published on 2026-10-27, as Rohit is looking forward to participating in the 2027 ODI World Cup despite fitness issues.
Desai highlighted Rohit's serious hip injury from 2017, saying it has impacted his career, and emphasised the importance of regular strength training to prevent further complications with Rohit's hip.