3 Cricketers Who Have Taken Fitness To Another Level

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Cricket as a sport has drastically changed over the years. Earlier, the game was all about skills and temperament, but now, there is another aspect which has been added - fitness.

Nowadays, teams tend to focus on fitness levels of players, and for that, new techniques have been devised, like the Yo-Yo Tests. Now, to get into an international team, mere skills is not the only parameter, one should also boast the fitness level, needed to survive at the top-level.

So, in this piece, we have listed out three top players who have taken fitness to a different level altogether.

Virat Kohli

The epitome of fitness, Virat Kohli is considered the pioneer of introducing new training regimes in the Indian dressing room. Ever-since he became the full-time captain in 2015, Kohli wanted players who possess certain level of fitness. 

He, himself was a chubby teenager, but post 2012, the former India captain has drastically altered his diet, and it has proven dividend for him.

Post his diet change and introduction of new training, Kohli has become one of the best in the world in the game of cricket.

Faf du Plessis

Even at the age of 40, the former South Africa captain, Faf du Plessis can give most Proteas players, a run for their money.

He hardly gets injured and is known to play long innings, which is a epitome of his fitness level. Even towards the twilight, he is still playing in every T20 leagues, and is shining bright, courtesy, his excellent fitness standards.

James Anderson

Jimmy Anderson certainly aged like a fine wine. He played his last Test match at the age of 42, which is a testimony of his great fitness level. For a fast bowler, to play till 42, was never hear before, but Anderson is no ordinary player. He has kept a check on his fitness, and as a result, has had an extended career.