Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s sheer commitment to both his batting prowess and fitness level has enabled him to seamlessly adapt to different cricket formats. His dedication to maintain top-notch physical condition has not only facilitated smooth transitions between formats but has also cemented his position as one of the world’s prime fielders.
Indian fielding coach, T Dilip has said that Virat Kohli is definitely a role model when it comes to fitness, as he never makes any compromises in this area. Dilip also lauded Kohli’s exceptional discipline which has always brought a positive influence on his teammates. Kohli’s dedication to his firmness has raised the bar in World Cricket.
After the end of the Day 2 game in the West Indies vs India Test, Dilip said,”He walks the talk when it comes to fitness.”
“It mainly comes down to his discipline and how he takes care of himself. It has been 10 years and he is the most attacking fielder. It rubs off well on the youngsters. Everybody looks up to him – not just our team, but everybody in the world – a person like him, running around and attacking the ball so well,” he added.
Kohli is playing his 500th international match and he smashed a memorable hundred and registered his 29th century in the longest format of the game.
Kohli also talked about his fitness at the end of Day 2 and said,“My fitness helps me switch between formats easily. I feel I can bat 300 balls, bat at a good strike rate and keep my intensity high. I am committed to play the game to my best fitness abilities.”
