"Rohit Sharma is as fit as Virat Kohli"- Coach Ankit Kaliyar

When it comes to fitness in the game of cricket, the name of India’s batter, Virat Kohli, comes on the list of the fittest players, and it is a widely accepted fact that Virat Kohli has started the fitness culture in the Indian team, and the cricket community also praises him for his dedication and work ethics. The Yo-Yo fitness test is one of the standard tests that is formulated by India’s cricket management to check the fitness of the players, and most of the Indian players, including India’s skipper Rohit Sharma, pass the test regularly despite looking out of shape to some, quashing all such claims of Rohit Sharma being out of shape. India’s strength and conditioning coach, Ankit Kaliyar, called Rohit Sharma one of the fittest players in the team.

Rohit Sharma is a fit player. He has good fitness. He looks a bit bulky but he always passes the Yo-Yo test. He is as fit as Virat Kohli. He looks like he is bulky but we have seen him on the field. His agility and mobility is amazing. He is among the fittest cricketers,”
Ankit Kaliyar on Times of India

Praising the dedication of Virat Kohli, the coach also said that youngsters like Shubman Gill follow Virat Kohli not just because of the fitness aspect but also as a world-class batter from whom a lot can be learned.

Shubman is very fit. Not just fit, he is a very skillful player. There is no doubt that Shubman is inspired by Virat bhai. Be it batting, fitness, or skill, Shubman is following Virat bhai. I am sure Shubman will be doing well for the country in the coming years,”
Ankit Kaliyar added