‘Only have one meal a day, lost 9 kgs weight …’: Mohammed Shami reveals ‘distinctive’ fitness regime | Cricket News

Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo)

NEW DELHI: India’s premier quick bowler Mohammed Shami has revealed the distinctive fitness regime that has helped him preserve peak efficiency — consuming simply one meal a day. The 34-year-old pacer, who has been instrumental in India’s Champions Trophy marketing campaign, shared that he abstains from breakfast and lunch, relying solely on dinner to gasoline his physique.
“After 2015, I only have one meal a day. I only have dinner; no breakfast, no lunch. It is very difficult to do such a thing, but once you get used to it, then it becomes very easy,” Shami stated throughout a dialog with Navjot Singh Sidhu on Star Sports.
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Shami’s disciplined strategy to eating regimen and fitness has performed a essential function in his current success. He was the standout bowler in India’s Champions Trophy opener in opposition to Bangladesh, claiming 5 wickets in Dubai and turning into the quickest Indian to succeed in 200 ODI wickets.
His exceptional comeback follows a 14-month harm layoff after struggling an ankle harm within the 2023 ODI World Cup ultimate in opposition to Australia. Post-surgery, his return was additional delayed as a result of swelling in his left knee, resulting in an prolonged absence from worldwide cricket. During his rehabilitation, Shami skilled important weight acquire, which he needed to work arduous to shed.

“I have lost nine kgs (during rehabilitation). The most difficult thing is you have to challenge yourself. When you are in this condition… when I was at the NCA, it was a very difficult phase,” Shami revealed.
“My weight was touching 90kgs. The best thing about me is that I do not crave for delicacies. I stay away from sweets. I stay away from a lot of things, things that generally one shouldn’t eat. So, I stay away from them,” he added.
Despite his strict eating regimen and fitness routine, Shami admits that he permits himself an occasional indulgence.
“And, as far as the biryani is concerned, sometimes it’s okay,” he quipped.
Shami might be a key participant in India’s extremely anticipated Champions Trophy conflict in opposition to Pakistan on Sunday. His fitness and type might be essential as India goals to proceed their successful momentum within the match.