
May 22, 2026
✦Indian Express
'We aren't even 15%'...: Experts reflect on Virat Kohli's comment about Indian hockey players being fitter
Virat Kohli surprised many by saying Indian hockey players are much fitter than cricketers. He said, "we aren't even 15% of the fitness of an Indian hockey player." Experts agree hockey demands more, with its fast pace and constant movement, unlike cricket's intermittent bursts. Hockey players feel recognized by his comments.