'Rohit Sharma is a fit player', conditioning coach praises Indian captain amid criticism
ALSO READ: Rohit Sharma’s place in T20I, Rahul Dravid’s contract not confirmed: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Speaking on Kohli being dubbed the 'fittest athlete in the world', Kaliyar said that Kohli whether playing or not, follows or takes care of his nutrition, training, supplementation, and conditioning part well. "Virat Kohli is the fittest player in the Indian team and the world. The reason behind that is that he's following a strict schedule.
Whether he's playing or not, he follows or takes care of his nutrition, training, supplementation, and conditioning part well. He is very religious about his regime and routine. He's the fittest athlete in India and throughout the world," added Kaliyar.
"Virat is a leading example when it comes to fitness. He has created a culture of fitness in the team. When your top player is so fit, then you become an example for others.
He injects confidence in others. When he was the captain, he ensured everyone remained fit. Fitness was his top parameter in the team.
He has created that culture and discipline in the team. That atmosphere was created by Virat bhai and it's a commendable thing. He is the reason why all the Indian players are so fit." In this South Africa tour, India is scheduled to play 3 T20 internationals, 3 ODIs, and two Test matches.
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