Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni offered a straightforward opinion on the current state of fitness. Using his daughter as an example, he pointed out that fitness levels have declined among Indians in recent years. Speaking at an event in Ranchi, the former captain emphasized the concerning drop in overall physical fitness across the country.
“Nowadays that age is coming down, in the sense the amount of physical activity is coming down. So, the average fitness level of us as Indians, that has gone down. Even my daughter, I feel she doesn’t do a lot of physical activity. She is not into sport so we have to plan things where you (are) physically active. That’s how it has been. A lot of people don’t play sport,” he said.
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Since retiring from international cricket in 2020, MS Dhoni has continued to stay in top physical shape, consistently participating in every IPL season even after stepping away from the global stage.
Indian Player’s New Look Amid Fitness Talks
Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan has recently showcased a remarkable physical transformation. The 27-year-old, often criticized for his fitness and weight, appears to have turned things around. Despite his consistent performances in domestic cricket, he has struggled to secure a regular spot in the Indian team since making his Test debut in 2024.
Although he was included in the squad for the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, he didn’t feature in any matches and was left out of the current England tour. Motivated to make a strong return, Sarfaraz has put in significant effort, shedding 17 kilos over the past few months as part of his commitment to improve his fitness.
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Sarfaraz Khan has scored 4,685 runs in 55 first-class matches at an average of 65.98, including 16 centuries. In six Tests for India, he has 371 runs with one century and three fifties. Ahead of the current England series, he scored 92 for India A against the England Lions.
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