The premium batsman of India Virat Kohli has hardly ever set foot at the Bengaluru-based National Cricket Academy for any fitness-related rehabilitation work, said Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who wants aspiring cricketers to follow the ace batter's exemplary work ethic. Rohit told former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik that "Virat Kohli has never been to NCA in his entire career. I would say that all the younger players should look up to the passion that he has.”
He also said, "Leave alone how he plays the cover drive, flick, and cut, but first things first, you have to understand what the quality of the players is that makes him where he is today." Kohli has opted out of the first two Tests of the ongoing five-match series against England for "personal reasons.".
Rohit further said, "I have watched Kohli enough. He can easily be satisfied with what he has achieved. He can say that I will take it easy in these 2-3 series; I will come later, but he is always there for the team.”