Top 10 Fittest Cricketers in the World
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The need for physical fitness has evolved over the years. And now, the world of sports celebrates athletic physique more than in the 1990s or 2000s. Especially, it has become a new trend in the world of cricket.
With the introduction of One Day cricket and T20, the teams have seen the need for more physical fitness. The more fit you are the better you’ll be. This slogan is practically affecting the cricket world positively.
As compared to the past, when the success of a cricketer was measured only on his skills players of the recent era have to sweat out in the gym and be quick on the ground either mentally or physically. Well, that’s also because of the introduction of a short cricket format, such as T20.
Right now, the benchmark of fitness in Indian cricket is the Yo-Yo test. It was first introduced and implemented in India in 2017 by the strength and conditioning coach Shankar Basu.
Yo-Yo test measures the aerobic fitness of a player by calculating the time he takes to shuttle between two cones kept at a distance of 20m apart. Team India’s qualifying Yo-Yo score is 16:1.
Based on such fitness requirements of the game, this article profiles the top 10 fittest players in the world of cricket, ranking from number 10 to the most fittest cricketer in the world.
10. Shan Masood Khan
Surprisingly, Shan is the only Pakistani cricketer on our list with his impressive Yo-Yo test score of 22.1. This score is even higher than many notable Indian cricketers. Shan credits his intense gyming and weight-lifting techniques for his fitness. He’s 32 and is the left-handed opening batsman for Pakistan
9. Andre Russell
This West Indies all-rounder is one of the most destructive players of IPL. And unlike most of his fellow national cricketers, he focuses more on fitness than on the force. And his efforts can be seen on the field. He’s been part of the KKR since 2014 and has improved a lot. He has one of the highest strike rate in IPL history with an SR of 177.88.
8. Pat Cummins
This 6’4 tall Australian fast bowler is the number bowler in the test format. Pat was being sidelined at the start of his career owing to an injury. But, he worked on himself and his fitness and came back remodeled.
Pat played 5 of his 6 IPL seasons with the Kolkata Knight Riders, however he withdrew from the 2023 IPL due to a busy international schedule. Pat is also vice-captain of the Australian cricket team.
7. Trent Boult
This Australian fast bowler is seventh on our list of fittest cricketers in the world. He’s 33 and has rarely been absent with an injury. All thanks to Trent’s fitness. His bowling allows him to put the batsman under pressure and he can catch the ball at different positions.
6. Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja
This all-rounder is among India’s top cricketers and has successfully made his mark in the world’s fittest cricketers. He is explosive on the field and has been a great support for Dhoni for years. Jadeja’s presence in the CSK makes the team’s fielding line the strongest of all franchises. And Dhoni has given him the title of Sir for his brilliant performance as a batsman.
5. Benjamin Andrew Stokes
The next on our list of fittest cricketer in the world is Benjamin Andrew Stokes. This 31-year-old English all-rounder has played for the Rajasthan Royals and has been a prominent part of the team.
Stokes was being ruled out of the RR because of his injured finger and then he didn’t sign himself up for the IPL 2022 season because he wanted to focus on his career as an English cricketer. He runs like 20 years old in the ground and is in great shape with a good Yo-Yo score. Benjamin maintains his athletic fitness with a strict diet and workout sessions. Benjamin Andrew Stokes will return for the 2023 IPL season with the Chennai Super Kings. At the IPL 2023 auction, CSK bought the player for a whopping 16.25 crore.
4. Francois du Plessis
This 38-year-old former protea skipper is an inspiration to the younger players with his physique so fit that he can awe-struck the audiences with his quick reflexes and catches. He’s also an important member of the Bangalore cricket team where he could go to any extent to save the boundaries.
Plessis never loses his calm, but if you look at his body it might portray an image of a beast that could make the ball fly here and there helplessly. When not in the field you can spot Plessis working out in the gym.
3. Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is among the top 10 players in the cricket world who stays in the highlights for their fitness and accuracy. This Australian all-rounder is everyone’s favorite and could spark a bidding war among teams. He’s believed to spend 3-4 hours in the gym every day and that shows on his performance as well. With his ability to put himself on the hard yards, Glenn is among those with the highest Yo-Yo test score.
2. David Andrew Warner
Second on our list of the best cricket player in the world is David Andrew Warner. This 36-year-old Australian batsman is still the fittest among many young players. He’s a prominent name, whenever there’s a talk about Australia’s win.
While playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, he’s a bolt of lightning between the wickets and has saved many crucial boundaries. Andrew is the most lethal and fast attacking cricketer in the world. And with the higher strike rate, Warner likes to stay in shape even when he’s out of the country. In the 2023 IPL season, he will play in the squad of the Delhi Capitals, who bought the player at the 2023 IPL mini auction for 6.25 crore.
1. Virat Kohli
This 34-year-old Indian international team skipper is undoubtedly the fittest cricketer in the world. He’s also been ranked as the top batsman in cricket. All credit goes to his super-fit physique upon which he focuses a lot. His Yo-Yo test score is 19 which is one of the best in the world of cricket.
Not only this, but he’s also the longtime captain of the Indian domestic team, Royal Challengers Bangalore and is still the opening batsman there. Virat is a fitness freak and his passion is not only restricted to himself, he also challenges his fans with different exercises as well to motivate them to pursue a healthier life.
