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=== Basu Shanker (born 3 August 1968) is an Indian performance coach. He was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the India national cricket team. [1] [2] He trained top athletes, including Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Dinesh Karthik. [3] He is the strength and conditioning coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has also starred in movies such as Moonu and Ethir Neechal.[ citation needed ] ===

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Career

In the 1980s and 1990s, Basu was a sprinter. His quest towards excellence led him to the fitness field in the 1990s. He is now regarded as one of the best strength and conditioning coaches in the world and the most sought after coach. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

Personal life

Basu was born on 3 August 1968 in Chennai. His parents were Shanker Narayanan and Shantha Shanker. He is married to Anurita Basu and has a son and daughter. His son Arjun Basu is also a strength and conditioning coach and he earned a Master’s Degree from Leeds Beckett University. His daughter is Shruthi Basu.


A unique coaching achievement

Nithin, a talented sprinter hailing from Chennai, has made a remarkable comeback in the world of athletics following a challenging period of injuries from 2019. He hardly ran any races, and the injury toll made him seek a new channel to make a comeback. This is when he met Basu Shanker in the beginning of 2024.   Under the expert guidance of coach Basu Shanker, Nithin underwent a transformative training regimen that enabled him to break the open national record for the 200 meters with an impressive time of 20.66 seconds within just 250 days of dedicated training.

This achievement is particularly noteworthy not only because of the record itself but also due to Nithin's journey back to competitive form. After facing significant setbacks, he has successfully improved his personal best while remaining largely injury-free throughout the 2024-2025 season. His resilience and determination signal a bright future ahead, and many believe he has the potential to excel further under Basu Shanker's mentorship.

Basu Shanker has emerged as one of the most sought-after coaches in the field, recognized for his unique skill set that combines rehabilitation expertise with performance training and periodization strategies—capabilities that are rare in the global sports arena. This combination has proven instrumental in Nithin's resurgence, showcasing how effective coaching can facilitate an athlete's recovery and peak performance. As Nithin continues to train and compete, his trajectory suggests that he is poised for even greater accomplishments in the future.

The link below is an interview of Nithin after his record breaking performance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7bgu7wU52s


Maiden book 100,200

The maiden book of Basu Shanker 100,200 was a huge hit, and it was on top of the charts for many weeks.  A book which serves as a guide for several Strength, Conditioning and performance coaches is a modern guide to trainers and a ‘cut to the chase’ sort of book.  The simple form of writing was widely applauded and received.  This book’s foreword was written by Virat Kohli an ardent student of Basu Shanker.

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