Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis recently drew attention to the remarkable parallels between himself and his teammate Virat Kohli, highlighting their mutual commitment to athleticism, disciplined training routines, and holistic approaches to the game.

In an exclusive interview with Star Sports, Du Plessis emphasized the significant influence of Kohli as a source of inspiration for aspiring cricketers worldwide. Both players share a deep-rooted belief in the importance of fitness as a cornerstone of sustained excellence in cricket.

"There are quite a few things that Virat and I are very similar, very alike in the way we see the game or think about the game, but also in how we look at ourselves and how we want to be.

Obviously athletic, train hard, be fit, eat well. So, we look at a holistic approach to being a professional sportsman and I think that's why we connected so well in my first season at RCB, we were very similar," said the RCB captain.

Du Plessis further hailed the Kohli's fitness and called him a great example for the younger generation in terms of longevity in their body.

"And yes he's amazing, he trains hard, he's very fit, and I feel like in today's age of sport you have to be like that if you're looking for longevity so he will be a great example for the younger generation that maybe feel like they can just come in and rely on their talent.

Yes, they are good enough in terms of talent but in terms of longevity in your body to make sure you can play for as long as possible; fitness will definitely play a role," added Di Plessis.

Meanwhile, former RCB and Team India bowler Varun Aaron expressed optimism about Kohli's return to top form, citing his insatiable hunger for cricket and unwavering commitment to excellence.