Cricketers have become quite popular in the last few years because of the growing popularity of the sport. There was a time when cricket boards had to pay broadcasters to telecast matches for the fans, but these days, the broadcasters engage in bidding wars just to secure the rights of telecasting the cricket matches.
One of the main reasons behind the increase in the popularity of the sport is that the standard of cricket has gone up. Cricketers now aim to be the best in the world not just at batting or bowling but also at fitness. Some cricket stars underwent body transformation to achieve success in cricket while some did so to have a good health after retirement.
In this listicle now, we will look at five players who had a body transformation in recent years.
1. Maheesh Theekshana – One of the star cricketers of Sri Lanka
Spin bowler Maheesh Theekshana recently disclosed that he once weight 117 kg. As a result, he failed fitness tests and could not play regularly. But in the lockdown period, he focused on his body and attained the necessary fitness standards. Now, he plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL and Sri Lanka at international level.
2. Virat Kohli – One of the best cricketers of all time
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Virat Kohli’s Instagram diaries – from chubby teenager to fit cricketerhttps://t.co/vGbwvyCdt2 pic.twitter.com/h20W5KFhhj
Former India captain Virat Kohli brought about a revolution in the fitness section of cricket with his epic transformation. He was chubby during his teenage but is one of the fittest athletes in the world right now.
3. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle body transformation pic.twitter.com/jvi5gTAppr
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Chris Gayle is one of the few players who made his debut in 1990s and is still playing. He has had a massive transformation since his debut.
4. Chris Tremlett
Chris Tremlett body transformation pic.twitter.com/oFWqsK9I1l
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Chris Tremlett’s transformation came into the limelight during the Road Safety World Series when he came to play for England Legends. He has a muscular body shape now.
5. Sreesanth
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Sreesanth underwent a massive change during his time away from the field. He went from looking like a fast bowler to a bodybuilder in a few years.
