Shankar Basu

This is why Indian cricketers are undergoing DNA test

The BCCI has introduced this test on the recommendation of team trainer Shankar Basu, so that a more comprehensive fitness programme for the national team can be chalked out.

Nov 13, 2017, 08:42 AM IST

To be in sync with Virat Kohli's training regimen, BCCI introduces DNA fitness test

Earlier, the Indian cricket team used to undergo Skinfold Test for body fat measure percentage and then switched to DEXA test.

Nov 12, 2017, 14:45 PM IST

IPL 2017: RCB skipper Virat Kohli happy to be reunited with fitness coach Shankar Basu

Kohli injured his right shoulder on Day 1 of the third Test of the recently concluded India-Australia series.

Apr 05, 2017, 19:12 PM IST

VIDEO: No pain no gain - Virat Kohli's rigorous workout sessions

Kohli himself believes that fitness is playing a key role in his life.

Jun 21, 2016, 17:28 PM IST

Don't know if I have hit peak: Virat Kohli

Kohli also gave an interesting insight to his state of mind before he takes the field in every game.

May 17, 2016, 20:02 PM IST

Virat Kohli reveals reason behind his transformation from 'cheeku' to 'chiseled'

From being a chubby young batsman, Virat is now the benchmark for fitness in world cricket.

Apr 18, 2016, 15:23 PM IST

In terms of fitness, Virat Kohli has even surpassed Novak Djokovic: RCB strength and conditioning coach

The fitness bug bit the 27-year-old so hard that he even invested Rs 90 crore to set up a gym chain.

Apr 16, 2016, 12:05 PM IST