Former India opener Akash Chopra opened about the debate around the fitness test of star batter Virat Kohli before the 2025-26 season. Chopra said that even though Kohli has completed his evaluation abroad, it should not be seen as an issue, dismissed the dispute as unnecessary speculation.
According to Dainik Jagran, Kohli began to undergo his compulsory BCCI pre-season fitness test in London. Meanwhile, the rest of the Indian squad, including skippers Rohit Sharma (ODI), Shubman Gill (Testing), and Suryakumar Yadav (T20I), completed their trials at the National Center of Excellence in Bengaluru.
There is no confirmation or clarification – Akash Chopra
Akash Chopra said that there is no official confirmation that Virat Kohli completed his fitness test in London. He said that it should not be considered as an issue.
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“These are only speculation and reports at this time. There is no confirmation or clarification at the moment that Virat Kohli gave his fitness test in London and others gave it to Bangalore. Of course, he was not here, but we have not even seen the pictures in London. He said (through Crex).
Honestly, Virat Kohli sets the example only – Akash Chopra
Chopra said there should be no restriction on where the fitness test is done, unless it meets the standards of the BCCI. The former opener said that this will help avoid scheduleing conflicts and would smooth the process for both the board and the players.
“He honestly exemplified that next time if anyone is elsewhere, they can give fitness tests from there. If someone does this, you once draw a line in the sand that this is a rule. It may not be necessary in that rule to go to Bengaluru for all. If anyone is available, let them test anywhere,” he said.
You and I am not going to worry – Akash Chopra on Virat Kohli’s fitness test debate
Akash Chopra discussed Virat Kohli’s fitness test in London. He said that such changes should be seen regularly and not the reason for unnecessary debate.
“If there is some truth in it, then it is a new normal. You and I am not going to be worried or worried about it, right?” He concluded.
Virat Kohli has not portrayed competitive cricket since IPL 2025. He played an important role in directing Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for his first title. After retiring from T20i and tests, he is set to return to October during India’s ODI tour of Australia.
Kohli’s last international appearance came in the 2025 Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, where he played an important role in achieving the trophy. He ended the tournament with 211 runs in five matches on an average of 54.50, including a century and one and a half centuries.
The experienced batsman has represented India in 302 Odis, with a strike rate of 14,181 runs at an average of 57.88 and a strike rate of 93.35, with 51 centuries and 74 fifty in its name.
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