Fitness is one component where teams need to place emphasis on if they wish to have their players healthy and ready for any match or tournament. There have been players who have managed to play well despite having lower levels of fitness but there are some who have raised their levels to become the fittest in the game. Here are 10 fittest cricketers of all time:
Virat Kohli
Someone who always had to feature on this list, Kohli raised his levels of fitness post 2012 and has not looked back ever since. His transformation can be seen and he works hard to set an example for the rest of his team and the world.
Sir Gary Sobers
A player who was described by peers as a racehorse, Sir Gary Sobers was one of the greatest cricketers ever. He was six foot tall and his athletic build helped him move with the grace of a bird in flight, making it hard for batsmen to pick his deliveries.
Kumar Sangakkara
Former Sri Lankan captain and one of the best batsmen in cricket history, Kumar Sangakkara played a lot of cricket for Sri Lanka across all three formats of the game. Sangakkara used to work extremely hard on his fitness and this is the reason why he managed to stay injury free for the major part of his career.
Andrew Symonds
Symonds was another cricketer who could intimidate you with his fitness. The burly Australian player was a strong, imposing figure on the field and was really powerful. His fitness levels are yet to be seen in today’s game.
Jonty Rhodes
Another South African cricketer who is arguably the greatest fielder of all time, Jonty Rhodes really set himself apart when it came to fitness. Agile, athletic and very fast, Rhodes would have batsmen thinking on their feet at all times.
Brendon McCullum
McCullum is another cricketer who had a long career thanks to his immense levels of fitness. With his strong arms and sharp mind, he could pick up deliveries and send them over the boundary with ease. A real legend of the game.
MS Dhoni
One of the first cricketers from India who could hit sixes like it was a walk in the park, Dhoni still had time to make lightning-quick stumpings while not batting. A keeper-batsman needs to be in prime fitness and Dhoni always maintained that high standard.
Waqar Younis
Former Pakistan fast bowler, Waqar Younis, is one of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history. In his long playing career, Waqar did a lot of bowling for Pakistan and maintained a very high level of fitness. During his playing days, he was a very strong man and one of the fittest cricketers in the world.
Ravindra Jadeja
A left arm in the field that should not be messed with, Jadeja is a lean, fast machine. His throws are accurate and even Dhoni has admitted that they sting his palms. Jadeja is also a big-hitter and can really change an innings lower down the order.
Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev is India’s best all-rounder ever. For a very long period of time, he was India’s best bowler, best batsman and best fielder. Throughout his career, Kapil Dev never got injured. He played 99 consecutive Tests for India, and it’s a record.
