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Virat Kohli is the most professional player I've ever seen: Simon Katich

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Royal Challengers Bangalore coach Simon Katich has lavished praise on captain Virat Kohli and said the right-handed batsman is still keen on learning. 

“Virat still wants to learn, though, and is always asking if we can see anything that might improve his game, but a player of his caliber, there is not a lot wrong with his game," Katich said in an interaction on BBC Sports

Moreover, Katich further added that Kohli is the most professional player that he has seen.

“What I learned very quickly is that Virat is probably the most professional player I've ever seen, and that is saying something when you think about the era of Australian cricket I played in (2001-2010),” he said. 

"Whether that is in the gym or with his nutrition or all the recovery and rehab work you do, he leaves no stone unturned. A lot of players do that but he takes it to the nth degree," the former Australian player added.

RCB have tasted some success in this edition of the IPL after winning five of the 6 games that they have played so far and are placed at number three spot in the points table. 

The Virat Kohl-led side will now play Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on Friday. 



 

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