Former India team trainer Ramji Srinivasan, who had been a member of the support staff for MS Dhoni’s World Cup-winning side in 2011, says the T20 game is a spark that has revolutionized the way cricketers and athletes prepare nowadays.
In an exclusive interview with CE, Srinivasan discloses Dhoni’s fitness secrets at the age of 40 and why Virat Kohli is a remarkable athlete.
He claims that the requirements of T20 have forced cricketers to psychologically and physically prepare for a future in the game. He also considers that the shorter format has aided players in developing injury treatment and protection procedures.
Ramji Srinivasan on Former Indian captain Virat Kohli’s fitness level:
“Virat Kohli’s dedication to fitness is unrivalled. He was always the first to get up and run or go to the gym. Virat is a joy to train for any S&C coach because he has already made significant progress in his approach. Following the 2012 IPL, his strategy shifted. Duncan Fletcher deserves a lot of credit for motivating him and believing in his capacity to be a world beater.”
‘MS Dhoni possesses the incredible reflexes of a Formula One racer’: Srinivasan
“MSD is a wonder, and like Sachin Tendulkar, it is a one-of-a-billion product. Strength, agility, speed, and hybrid work are all options for him. He’s set up his own procedures, which he prefers.”
“He has the reflexes of a Formula One driver and the intelligence of a five-star general. When you reach that age, few people can match MSD fitness” Ramji Srinivasan Said.
On December 30, 2014, he announced his retirement from Test cricket, and in 2017, he stepped down as skipper of T20Is and ODIs. Dhoni announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on August 15, 2020.
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