Gone are those days when being fit was not that much important in cricket.The demands of cricket have moved beyond the skills with the bat and ball. In an ever changing scenario, fitness levels have become a key component in a team’s structure. Improved
fitness has had a direct impact on players, and the same can be said about Indian batting star Virat Kohli.
Kohli has attracted praise from all quarters for not only his exemplary batting skills but also for his tremendous fitness which has enabled him to stay agile on the field.
Kohli’s running between the wickets showed how fit he has become over the years. When he made his debut for Team India, he was chubby and weighed in the late seventies. Since then, Kohli has undergone a transformation and has played a part in improving the fitness of
others in the squad.
Recently, the man has revealed the secret to his incredible fitness on the social networking site Instagram. He thanked Shankar Basu, the strength, and conditioning coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, for helping him bring this transformation.
Basu has even said that Virat Kohli has surpassed tennis star Novak Djokovic in terms of fitness.The tennis ace is considered as one of the fittest athletes on the planet.