In the foreword to Shankar’s first book – 100, 200 Practical Applications in Strength and Conditioning – Kohli recalled how he was introduced to weightlifting by an S&C coach which helped him become one of the fittest cricketers around. Had it.
“In late 2014, I found myself with a persistent back problem that didn’t seem to subside. Every morning I had to do a routine for 45 minutes to loosen up my back, but I didn’t have any problems throughout the day. Even in time the stiffness could return.
“Then Basu sir and I had a conversation about lifting weights and getting all the explosive power in my body,” Kohli wrote.
Shankar, who worked with the national team from 2015-2019, is seen as the man responsible for Kohli’s transformation and the fitness of the Indian team.
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“At first I wasn’t sure (about lifting), but Basu sir just asked me ‘Vishwas’. I had full faith in his knowledge and experience.
“I remember in our series against Sri Lanka in 2015, I started learning lifting from Basu sir, understood the dynamics and study behind the practice and realized that I was working towards doing something amazing.
“The results were excellent, and it changed my perception of S&C and the importance of knowing what you’re headed in.”
Kohli, who himself launched the book on social media last week, heaped praise on Shankar, who is currently with RCB.
“Basu sir is the best S&C coach I have worked with, and his ability to make you feel comfortable with his template is absolutely amazing. I have never worked with anyone who knew my physique And how to change the display according to my needs, not through a set template that was common to everyone.
“I truly believe (that) through this book, one can dive into the details and knowledge that can certainly change your perception of what training means, the way you work And you can change how you feel about your body once you follow the program. T, as Basu sir likes to say,” added Kohli
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