Rishabh Pant’s impressive comeback to the Indian cricket team earns him a well-deserved spot in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad, as announced by the BCCI.
Let’s take a look at what it took Rishabh Pant to make it to the Indian Team:
Sacrifices for Fitness
Pant’s journey to T20 World Cup contention involved significant sacrifices, including bidding farewell to favorite foods like fried chicken, rasmalai, and biryani, as he committed to a strict calorie-deficit diet.
Modified Diet and Culinary Preferences
Despite dietary restrictions, Pant indulged his love for chilly chicken with a modified recipe cooked with minimal olive oil, showcasing his commitment to flavor while adhering to nutritional guidelines. He also favored home-cooked meals and limited his oil intake to 5ml of extra virgin olive oil per meal.
Rigorous Training and Muscle Strengthening
Pant’s rehabilitation regimen included intense training to regain match fitness and strengthen his injured right leg, requiring disciplined adherence to dietary and fitness protocols.
Discipline in Sleep Schedule
In addition to dietary and training commitments, Pant maintained a disciplined sleep schedule, ensuring eight to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep each night by powering down electronic devices by 11 pm, crucial for his recovery and training regimen.
Remarkable Weight Loss and Fitness Achievement
Pant’s unwavering dedication resulted in remarkable weight loss, shedding approximately 16 kilograms over the last four months, underscoring his commitment to achieving peak fitness for the T20 World Cup.