The former Indian Ishant Sharma stimulator was thinking about his first days in cricket, sharing fields with Virat Kohl and explaining what the legendary dough was really strange. According to Ishant, Kohli had obsessed unmatched focus and ensured that nothing outside the playground never affected his performance. \
Ishant spoke at Raj Shamani podcast and first spoke of crickets who had “legendary aura” during their career. While he soon met many big names, it was Kohli who was constantly exceling.
“Look, when I first started playing, I felt everyone had the vibration, everyone was a legend. Later when I played, I felt that with one person, Virat Kohli,” Ishant said.
He remembered Kohli’s extraordinary attitude during challenging moments and emphasized the match of the ranji Trophy, in which Kohli played even afterwards His father, prem Kohli, died In the middle of the game – a story that Ishant previously shared on a podcast with Ranveer Allahabadia.
“His attitude was like this: I’m here, I’ll leave the job done. Nothing outdoors affected his game. Whatever happens outside, knows that when he’s on the pitch, the score can come what he can.
Kohli’s focus on fitness
Ishant also appreciated Kohli’s understanding of fitness and how it extended his career. Peak Fitness not only strengthened his launch, but also made him an exceptional player in the field, giving him a competitive advantage over his opponents.
“I think he understood that if he wanted to play, he had to be fit. He is aware that fitness allows him to play for a long time, keeping reflexes quickly and improving the field. This change occurred in 2011 after the World Championship and IPL,” Ishant explained.
In addition to the condition of Ishant, Kohli’s mental toughness admired. It seemed that nothing in the field or outside the field – whether the failures of the team, media control or personal challenges – disrupts its focus. He has always approached every match with a clear purpose and confidence.
Now with Kohli left T20i and testsODI cricket remains his only focus. Fans hope to close his international career on a high note, reflect the same determination and determination that Ishant Sharma has described so much.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
September 24, 2025
