Rohit Sharma is bulky but as fit as Virat Kohli: Ankit Kaliyar
Currently, Rohit is sweating it out in the gym and looking leaner than before, he is leaving no stone unturned in his preparation for the Test series against South Africa.
New Delhi: Indian captain Rohit Sharma has come in for a lot of criticism for his bulky physique and many questions have been asked about his fitness. But strength and conditioning coach Ankit Kaliyar thinks otherwise and has equated him with that of a certain Virat Kohli, who is currently considered the strongest cricketer in the world.
Kaliyar has clarified and revealed that Rohit’s fitness is as good as Virat Kohli’s. It may look a bit bulky, but it always passes the yo-yo test. Sharma’s agility and mobility are something to look forward to, he said.
“Rohit Sharma is a fit player. He is in good condition. It looks a bit bulky, but it always passes the yo-yo test. He is as fit as Virat Kohli. He looks like he’s bulky, but we’ve seen him on the field. His agility and mobility are great. He is among the strongest cricketers,” Kaliyar told the newspaper Times of India.
Currently, Rohit is sweating it out in the gym and looking leaner than before, he is leaving no stone unturned in his preparation for the Test series against South Africa.
Kaliyar also spoke about Kohli’s fitness. The reason why the ex-India captain is the strongest cricketer in the world is due to his dedicated regime. Whether he plays or not, he always takes care of his training and diet.
“Virat Kohli is the strongest player in the Indian team and the world. The reason behind that is that he follows a strict schedule. Whether he plays or not, he follows or takes care of his nutrition, training, supplementation and conditioning part very well. He is very religious about his regimen and routine. He is the strongest athlete in India and the rest of the world,” he said.
“Virat is a leading example when it comes to fitness. He has created a culture of fitness in the team. If your top player is so fit, you become an example for others. He gives confidence to others. As captain he made sure everyone stayed fit. Fitness was his most important parameter in the team. He created that culture and discipline in the team. That atmosphere has been created by Virat Bhai and it is commendable. He is the reason why all Indian players are so fit,” Kaliyar further added.