Virat Kohli is not only a great batsman but he is also considered a fitness icon in Indian sports. The example of fitness of this player is given everywhere, that is why even at the age of 38, this player not only looks fitter than any other young player but his running on the field is also seen as proof. But meanwhile, a big comment has come on the fitness of Virat Kohli. This comment has been made by Ranjit Bajaj, who claimed in a podcast that the Yoyo test score of the children of his academy’s Under 13 team is better than that of Virat Kohli. Let us tell you who is Ranjit Bajaj and why did he say this?
What did Ranjit Bajaj say on Virat Kohli’s fitness?
Ranjit Bajaj is a football coach and the name of his academy is Minerva Academy. When during a podcast Virat Kohli When the discussion came on the fitness of Ranjit Bajaj, he gave a statement on which there is controversy. Ranjit Bajaj said, ‘All my under 13 players score better Yo-Yo test than Virat Kohli. I am openly challenging it. My Under-15 players can beat Virat Kohli very easily.
Virat Kohli’s yo-yo test score
Virat Kohli’s yo-yo test score is said to be 21.6. He achieved this score at the age of 36. In the year 2018-19, his score was around 19 but with increasing age, his fitness is getting better. There is no doubt that the Yo-Yo test score of footballers and hockey players is better than this. Elite players of football and hockey often score 21 to 23 in the yo-yo test. Both these sports are high intensity games so this is common for their players. On the other hand, cricket is a long game, in which one does not have to run so fast continuously.
Ranjit Bajaj is being trolled
Ever since Ranjit Bajaj gave this statement against Virat Kohli, fans are trolling him a lot. Virat Kohli’s fans claim that at the age when Virat Kohli has such excellent fitness, why is he being compared with children. However, Ranjit Bajaj had said this in a different tone.
Who is Ranjit Bajaj?
Ranjit Bajaj works on grassroots and youth development of Indian football. He is the director of Minerva Academy, which has been running since 1955. More than 250 international players have emerged from it. His teams have won more than 60 national and international cups. Ranjit Bajaj’s football team achieved success in the Gothia Cup and his team defeated a team like Liverpool. Ranjit Bajaj himself has been a former Under-19 footballer. He has also participated in season 1 of the reality show Roadies.
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