Producer: Peuli Bakshi
Staying fit is essential for cricketers to strengthen their body for on-field play. Players perform quadriceps stretches, standing hamstring stretches, hamstring curls, etc. as part of their fitness regime.
Virat Kohli emphasizes on leg workouts' importance. Sharing a leg press photo, he wrote, "Every day should be a leg day. 8 years and counting." He also praised goblet squats, his go-to for mobility and strength.
The Mumbai Indians captain boosts his mental and physical fitness with yoga, besides intense gym workouts. He prioritizes Surya Namaskar, meditation, and Trikonasana, sharing updates on Instagram.
Shubman Gill's trainer, Sagar Diwan, shared that Shubman maintains his physique with weight training 3-4 times a week, including squats, deadlifts, lunges, step-ups, bench presses, and chin-ups.
The Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul values outdoor workouts as much as gym sessions. His routine includes cardio exercises like running, swimming, and cycling to boost stamina and flexibility.
Ishan Kishan relies on high-intensity training, cardio, and resistance exercises to stay fit. He is one of those Indian cricketers who take gym sessions and fitness regime very seriously.
Apart from daily exercises, a proper healthy diet according to one's workout routine and body type are also essential. Each of the players has a special meal chart that they follow.