Rohit Sharma is fat but he is like Virat Kohli, said Ankit Kaliyar Indian Strength and fitness coach
Team India’s Strength and fitness coach Ankit Kaliyar has also compared Rohit Sharma’s fitness with Virat Kohli. During this, Ankit described Rohit as one of the fittest cricketers in the world.
Does Rohit Sharma Pass the Yo-Yo Fitness Test? India Coach’s Honest Response
India’s strength and fitness coach, Ankit Kaliyar, mentioned that Rohit Sharma is as fit as Virat Kohli, despite appearing slightly bulky.
Rohit Sharma is fat but he is like Virat Kohli, said Ankit Kaliyar
Indian captain Rohit Sharma is often trolled on social media for his obesity, but Team India’s Strength and Fitness coach Ankit Kaliyar says that Rohit Sharma is as fit as Virat Kohli and he also counts among the fittest cricketers in the World. Rohit Sharma may look like a bulky man but when it comes to fitness level, he passes every test.
India team before Asia Cup 2023, Yo-Yo test was conducted in which all the players took part and Rohit passed this test easily.
Ankit Kaliyar in an interview given to Times of India regarding the fitness of Rohit Sharma, said that Rohit Sharma is a fit player, his fitness is good, and he looks a little fat but he always passes the Yo Yo test. It seems like he is a bulky man but we have seen him on the field and his agility and mobility are amazing. He is one of the fittest cricketers.
However, during this interview, when he was asked which player is the most physically fit among the current Indian cricketers and why, in his answer, he took the name of Virat only.
Ankit said that Virat Kohli is the fittest player in the Indian team and the World, the reason behind him is that he follows a strict schedule whether he is playing or not, and he takes care of his nutrition and training supplements really well. He is one of the fittest athletes in India and around the World. He has created a culture of fitness in the team. When your top player is so fit, then you become an example for 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,” Kaliyar emphasized.
The India coach also disclosed that Shubman Gill considers Virat Kohli an inspiration not only from a batting perspective but also regarding fitness. Shubman is very fit. Not just fit, he is a very skillful player.
While the majority of India’s Asia Cup-bound cricketers excelled in the Yo-Yo test, there were five who did not participate in the test. According to the news agency PTI, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (reserve member for Asia Cup), and KL Rahul all underwent the tests.
Regarding Bumrah, Tilak, Krishna, and Samson, they were not mandated to undergo the Yo-Yo test as they had recently returned from a successful Ireland series. They immediately commenced practice sessions on Friday.
KL Rahul is still in the process of regaining full fitness. Although he participated in gym sessions, the team management and physios opted not to risk the wicketkeeper-batsman by subjecting him to the Yo-Yo test ahead of the Asia Cup.
In the same session, Shubman Gill surpassed Virat Kohli’s score of 17.2, achieving a remarkable mark of 18.7.
Q. What is the YoYo test level for Indian cricket team?
Ans. The prevailing passing score for Indian cricketers in the yo-yo test is 16.5.
Q. Who won the YoYo test in Indian cricket team recently?
Ans. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Hardik Pandya have successfully cleared the Yo-Yo Test. Shubman Gill surpassed Virat Kohli’s score of 17.2, achieving a remarkable mark of 18.7.
Q. Who is the fittest Indian cricketer?
Ans. The fittest cricketer, based on Yo-Yo test scores, in the current Indian team is opening batsman Shubman Gill. The star player from Gujarat Titans achieved an outstanding score of 18.7 in his Yo-Yo test, surpassing the score of Virat Kohli.
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