SaralnamaPublished -, 15 IST | Updated -, 15 IST Australian pacer Kane Richardson reflected on star batter Virat Kohli 's supreme fitness levels during his tenure as India’s captain eight years ago. Taking over the ODI leadership from MS Dhoni in 2017, Kohli enjoyed one of his most prolific years in 50-over cricket, consistently dismantling bowling attacks across the globe, marking a dominant era for Indian cricket on the international arena. Richardson recalled the second ODI of Australia’s 2017 tour of India at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, describing how Kohli governed the proceedings despite the sweltering heat, while several Australian players were exhausted and struggling to stay on their feet. “I remember there was a game in Kolkata where it was so hot. It was that hot, I can’t describe how hot this day was.… (Updated 16 Oct 2025, 16:07 IST; source: link)
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- Published – 16 Oct 2025, 15:09 IST | Updated – 16 Oct 2025, 15:35 IST Australian pacer Kane Richardson reflected on star batter Virat Kohli 's supreme fitness levels during his tenure as India’s captain eight years ago
- Taking over the ODI leadership from MS Dhoni in 2017, Kohli enjoyed one of his most prolific years in 50-over cricket, consistently dismantling bowling attacks across the globe, marking a dominant era for Indian cricket on the international arena
- Richardson recalled the second ODI of Australia’s 2017 tour of India at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, describing how Kohli governed the proceedings despite the sweltering heat, while several Australian players were exhausted and struggling to stay on their feet