Former coach T Dilip credits Virat Kohli's intensity for elevating India's fielding

Former India fielding coach T. Dilip has highlighted Virat Kohli's enduring intensity and influence on teammates as a key factor in elevating the team's fielding standards, even as the veteran cricketer enters the twilight of his international career. Dilip, whose nearly five-year tenure with the national team concluded after the recent tour of England, spoke about Kohli's impact in a recent interview with JioStar.

Dilip emphasized that Kohli's commitment remains undiminished, whether in a high-stakes match or a routine training session. "When it comes to Virat Kohli, intensity is nonnegotiable," Dilip stated. He noted that Kohli, now 37, continues to make diving stops, chase balls with full effort, and run tirelessly across the field, setting a standard that pushes those around him. "Even at this juncture of his career, he runs from longon to longon at either end during the death overs, and he is the first one to run out of the circle when the field is spread," Dilip said.

The former coach pointed out that Kohli's influence extends beyond his direct actions. He observed that Kohli remains actively engaged even when the ball is not near him, a trait that inspires collective...