Hardik Pandya advises Virat Kohli to 'take a chill pill' in white-ball cricket

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya recently revealed that he has been inspired by national team's captain and iconic batsman Virat Kohli for his fitness levels. In an interview with a leading Indian media daily, all-rounder credited Kohli for setting example of fitness standards and for leading from front always. Pandya also jokingly added that sometimes, Kohli’s energy can be a bit too much to take.

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Hardik Pandya credits Virat Kohli for his fitness regime

Both Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya are considered among fittest cricketers in Indian line-up. In interview, Pandya appreciated Virat Kohli by saying that Indian skipper has inspired a lot of people for having more awareness on fitness. He added that it is just amazing to see a ‘fit’ Virat Kohli in action as cricketer has same amount of energy even during 49th over of an ODI innings.

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Hardik Pandya also jokingly said that his focus and animated character on field can sometimes be a bit too much to take for ors. He revealed that sometimes he has to go up to his skipper and say “Boss, you have to take a chill pill”. Both Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli share a great camaraderie between m since former made his Team India debut in 2016.

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Ind vs Aus 2020

Team India will w host Australia in upcoming three-match ODI series between January 14 and January 19. opening game will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai followed by fixtures in Rajkot and Bengaluru. Virat Kohli will once again lead India in upcoming contests and will also be joined by his deputy Rohit Sharma.

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