Virat Kohli Birthday: 5 reasons why Kohli can be India's greatest ever captain

#2 Kohli's exemplary fitness standards set the right example

It’s imperative for all modern day players to be at their fittest. The fitness standards set by these players is one of the key factors for a successful team.

In a trend, which started whilst MS Dhoni was the skipper, the Indian management has put a lot of emphasis on fitness standards of each individual. That trait has been carried forward admirably by Kohli.

Despite all his international commitments and the IPL, since 2015, the only time Kohli sat out of for a few games was during the Australia test series and the first few matches of the IPL this year.

It’s his dedication to maintain exemplary fitness standards and focus on regular training that has allowed him to play consistently without a break, and perform at the level he has.

It’s a classic case of leading by example. Though the full credit for this wouldn’t go to Kohli, the captain’s dedication towards staying fit will certainly rub off on the others.