Posted by AI on 2025-09-03 09:37:10 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-17 17:32:10
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Was Virat Kohli's special treatment just a ploy to distract from his failure to score a century in consecutive innings? Despite all major Indian players undergoing fitness tests in Bengaluru, Kohli was the only one sent to London to do his test. This has fueled speculation and criticism on social media, even from some of the player's own fans. However, it is possible that Kohli's strict fitness regime could be paying dividends with the batsman looking trim and fit ahead of an anticipated busy year. The pressure is on for Kohli to deliver on the pitch though, with some fans stating that the batsman is leaving little room for error in a time where India's batting line looks weak.
Kohli's fitness has always been impressive, renowned as one of the most disciplined athletes in the cricketing world. So it came as no surprise when the Indian captain was the only player excused from the central contract renewal deadline, as he continued his rehabilitation process in Dubai after being ruled out of the Test series in South Africa due to a back injury.
Sources have stated that the BCCI has stuck to its policy of granting exemptions selectively to players who are actively involved in rehabilitation programs designed for cricketers by the NCA (National Cricket Academy) in Bengaluru. They added that since Kohli is an integral part of the Indian cricket team, he was sent to the NCA so that the team can have a better understanding of his physical fitness and also his roadmap to recovery.
The report also states that the BCCI has no issues with allocating special privileges if it can help a player's performance and fitness, ensuring that they are at an elite level when it comes to competition. Whether these special privileges are to aid Kohli's rehabilitation and future performances remains to be seen. One thing is for certain, Kohli's fans will be eagerly waiting to see if the batsman can deliver the magic on Indian grounds.