Overview

• Soham Desai confirmed his departure on May 31 after four years as India’s strength and conditioning coach under Ravi Shastri, Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir.
• His exit follows a BCCI overhaul of multiple support roles after India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat, even as the team secured the Champions Trophy 2025.
• Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj paid tribute to Desai on Instagram, describing him as a mentor and brother whose influence will remain in training and the dressing room.
• Adrian le Roux is reported to be a frontrunner for the strength and conditioning role, while Sitanshu Kotak is expected to join as assistant/batting coach pending official BCCI announcements.
• India aims to finalize its revamped support team before the first Test in Leeds on June 20 as it embarks on the five-match series in England.