Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has said that when a captain like Virat Kohli was leading from the front, who had his fitness levels to the tee, the entire team had to follow him, lauding the former Indian captain’s efforts in shaping himself as well as the entire team.
Speaking on the Willow Talk podcast on the LiSTNR Sport channel, Shastri lauded Kohli ’s exceptional fitness and preparation, describing his work ethic as ‘special’.
Shastri emphasised that Kohli’s dedication has set new fitness standards for Indian cricket. This is the umpteenth time that the former has lauded Kohli’s fitness.
“You know, even fitness standards had to improve. When you looked at Australia, New Zealand and England, we were way behind. So you had to get up to compete there, otherwise you’ll be k