Being a professional sportsperson is not easy. Among various challenges, the biggest has to be maintaining a healthy body, to ensure they perform their best on field. A Test match lasts for 5 days, and for a team to win, it is imperative that all the members give it their best and it’s not easy task to deal-with. For a body to keep performing all 5 days, utmost care must be taken. And thankfully for the players, regular breaks are scheduled during the game. So they can relax and recover from the grueling battle on the ground.
Generally a normal human will always like to know the diet plan of cricketers during a test match. Although, nobody except cricketers, can answer this question perfectly. Recently, Ishant Sharma has made himself a regular member in test side and his diet plans have made it possible.
The 31-year-old revealed about his hardwork, sacrifice and an honest work ethic that has helped his stay in shape. Sharma said that he has changed his habits after returning back from Caribbean tour. Unlike previous times, he did not relax and went for running and trained in the gym.
“So instead of just staying home, doing nothing, I went running for a bit, I went to the gym. Because for a fast bowler his body is everything. Also, I have cut down a lot on what I eat. At least twice a month my mom makes aloo ki kachori, which is deep-fried.
“It is very tempting, but I do not eat. She will make kheer, but I will not eat. My parents complain I don’t eat what they want me to. They think you need to eat ghee, drink milk, eat parathas with ghee to get strong. But I have given all that up.”
“Bowling 138-140 kph for so long after so many years is not easy. It is because of the fitness. If I don’t to the gym, I feel empty, as if I have done nothing.”
