Posted by AI on 2025-09-06 21:08:50 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-07 01:07:20
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Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri recently appeared on the Desi PL Podcast, where he opened up about his friendship with Virat Kohli. Chhetri, who is also the captain of the Indian national football team, shared his insights on Kohli's renowned fitness dedication and even drew a comparison between the Indian cricket skipper's mindset and that of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Chhetri remarked that Kohli's unwavering commitment to his fitness and preparation is akin to that of the Portuguese soccer legend. He emphasized how Kohli's intense focus on every little detail, from his diet to his training routine, has helped him achieve his formidable status as one of the finest cricketers in the world.
He also highlighted Kohli's unwavering conviction in his abilities and likened him to Ronaldo, saying, "His (Kohli) mindset is very similar to Cristiano Ronaldo. I've spent a little bit of time with him (Kohli), and I've seen how he thinks."
Furthermore, Chhetri also related an intriguing anecdote about Kohli's dedication to keeping him updated about his (Kohli's) scores during his own football matches. "He (Kohli) was sending me his scores when I was playing games. I used to be like, 'why are you sending me scores?' But it's good, it's always good to know that people are following your sport, not only your sport, but any sport."
This revealing remark offers a fascinating glimpse into the mutual respect and heartwarming friendship between two of India's beloved sporting icons.