The days are gone when the cricketers used to have a normal hairstyle and not so sexy physique. But, in today’s cricketing world, fitness plays a major role in the cricketer’s life. The player has to be
fit enough to play all the three formats of the game. In this article, we will take a look at 10
cricketers who have a good physique.
10. Mitchell Starc:
Mitchell Starc is arguably one of the finest fast bowlers in the history of cricket. He is one of the few
bowlers who has been performing in all formats of the cricket game. Even though he is an injury-
prone, he maintains his fitness level to represent his country across all formats. Starc is able to bowl
at a rapid pace of over 150 kmph on a regular basis and he is a pinch hitter as well.
9. Jasprit Bumrah:
The right arm pacer has become an important member of the Indian team in all formats of the
game, thanks to his ability to take wickets at the right times. Bumrah focuses more on his fitness not
to become an injury-prone. His body fitness helps him to deliver the ball at a very rapid pace.
8. Faf du Plessis:
The former South African skipper, Faf du Plessis is one of the most athletic cricketers in the world.
He can run faster between the wickets and fly like birds during the fielding. Faf is one of the most
consistent batsmen South Africa have ever produced. His body figure clearly indicates his dedication
to fitness.
7. KL Rahul:
The Karnataka born cricketer, KL Rahul has become an integral part of the Indian team in the
shortest format of the game. He is one of the fittest players in the current Indian team. Rahul is
known for the scoring match-winning knocks for his country especially in the T20 format. Recently,
he has decided to don the gloves in the limited-overs format. It is not an easy job to sit and stand
behind the stumps for the 20 overs and open the batting for his team as well. It clearly shows the
fitness level of the Indian opener.
6. Hardik Pandya:
The Baroda all-rounder is one of the hard-working cricketers in the Indian cricket team. He is one of
the few cricketers who could do well in batting, bowling and fielding as well. He has shown a lot of
dedication to fitness. Pandya has spent a lot of time in the gym to maintain his fitness level. Since his
debut for the Indian team, he has attracted a lot of girls around the world.
5. Ben Stokes:
England’s Ben Stokes is doing one of the toughest jobs in the game of cricket. It is not easy to
perform with both the bat and the ball to perfection. This is why Ben Stokes is one of the fittest
cricketers in the world right now. The all-rounder can bowl at a pace of over 140 kmph on a regular
basis and is one of the aggressive batsmen as well.
4. David Warner:
The Australian opener, David Warner is one of the fittest cricketers in his country. He is able to
represent his country across all the formats thanks to his fitness. Warner is an amazing fielder and is
known for his running between the wickets. He used to go the gym regularly to maintain his fitness.
3. Ravindra Jadeja:
The all-rounder has been doing a fine job for his country in all three formats of the game. He is a key
bowler, an aggressive hitter and an electrifying fielder on the field due to the dedication he has for
the fitness. He visits the gym regularly and posts the pictures on his Instagram handle.
2. Andre Russell:
When the other West Indies cricketers did not show interest on their fitness, the pace all-rounder
Andre Russell has shown a lot of dedication for his fitness. There is no doubt that he is an injury-
prone, but he works hard towards his fitness to play the T20 cricket all around the world. He is a key
bowler for his team and can smash any bowling attack with his aggressive batting.
1. Virat Kohli:
The Indian skipper, Virat Kohli had a chubby face during his Under-19 days. But, he is one of the
fittest cricketers in the world. He visits the gym daily to ensure that he does not get more body fat.
He has been in incredible form in all three formats of the game. His Instagram pictures are proof that
he is one of the most balanced cricketers in the world.
