New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif lauded Virat Kohli for his remarkable run in ODIs, saying the star batter's fitness, hunger, dedication and consistency are qualities that the youth can learn from.

Kaif recalled the criticism Kohli faced after being dismissed for consecutive ducks during India's tour of Australia, with some questioning whether the former India captain could continue at the highest level.

"I still remember when Virat Kohli was out for consecutive ducks twice in Australia; people started commenting that Virat Kohli can no longer do it and should retire. Since then, do you know what Virat Kohli has done? Since then, he has played 11 innings, scored over 900 runs, including four centuries-and I a...