New Delhi, August 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Former India fielding coach T Dilip has praised Virat Kohli’s remarkable consistency on the field, saying there is little difference between the former captain’s intensity during practice sessions and competitive matches.
Dilip, who recently completed nearly five years with the Indian team’s coaching set-up after the England tour, said Kohli’s influence extends beyond his own fielding efforts and inspires teammates to raise their standards.
“With Virat Kohli, there is not much difference between him in a practice session and a match, because it’s not just Virat; it’s the five other players who have stretched their limits when they are fielding with Virat Kohli. That’s the influence he brings into the group,” Dilip told JioStar.
He said Kohli’s intensity remains undiminished regardless of where he is positioned or which stage of the game is underway.
“When it comes to Virat Kohli, intensity is non-negotiable. You have seen him in the powerplay, how he is as a batsman, whether at cover or short mid-wicket, with his reflexes and with his dives, is admirable,” Dilip said.
He also pointed to Kohli’s willingness to continue making athletic efforts late in an innings.
“Even at this juncture of his career, he runs from long-on to long-on at either end during the death overs, and he is the first one to run out of the circle when the field is spread, and that’s a fabulous thing to do for the team,” he added.
Dilip said what impressed him most was Kohli’s involvement even when the ball was nowhere near him.
“He wants the ball in his hands. That’s the influence he brings into the group,” he said.
According to Dilip, Kohli’s approach sets a benchmark for the rest of the team, helping turn individual commitment into a collective culture of high-intensity fielding.
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