Bhubaneswar, April 11 -- Though several fans and experts have put a question mark over star batsman Virat Kohli's place in the Indian squad, chairman of BCCI selectors Ajit Agarkar has been effusive for his praise for the former India captain.

According to Agarkar, the fitness blueprint designed by Virat Kohli has had a ripple effect on the whole Indian cricketing ecosystem.

"Kohli might be 35 years old but he remains second to none when it comes to performing the most difficult fitness drills. You look at guys like Virat, he is one of those guys who set the benchmark. 10-15 years into his career, he has only got fitter, you can see the results. If someone like him sets an example and puts forward certain things that you need or certain...