There is no doubt India skipper Virat Kohli has set a new fitness benchmark for cricketers with his transformation. His fitness has inspired many to reach his standards which takes a lot of hard work. But Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis has said his players won't try to copy the India captain.

Speaking to media before the series against England, Younis said Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi are fit. He also acknowledged Kohli as one of the top athletes in India but mentioned that Pakistani cricketers are not behind the Indian captain.

“There is no doubt that there are too many cricketers who are fit. There are three formats when you play all three formats you have to maintain fitness standards. He (Virat) is one of the top athletes in the country. Our boys are not behind.", he said.

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Younis said Pakistani cricket team will decide its own standard of fitness which suits their players better. They don't want to copy the India cricket captain Virat Kohli.

"You take Babar Azam, he is very fit. He is also delivering goods. Shaheen Shah Afridi is super fit. We will set our own bar, we not copy someone else. We will set the bar that suits Pakistan cricket and will take the team forward,” he said.

Pakistan will play three Tests and as many T20Is against England in August-September. The first Test of the series kicks off on August 5.