Fittest XI In World Cricket

The sport of cricket requires a lot of fitness. Running for hours on the pitch wearing the kit and bowling numerous deliveries during a match is not an easy task. Even fielding during a game requires a lot of running and energy on the field. Moreover, the sport can sometimes also last for hours.

A T20I game lasts for about 3-4 hours while an ODI match lasts up to 8 hours. A Test match witnesses players sweating on the fielding for about 8 hours a day for continuous five days. Therefore, players need to have a high level of fitness to give their best during the matches. Many cricketers have managed to keep their fitness levels up to the mark and are considered role models when to comes to fitness. Here we look at the fittest XI in world cricket.

Fittest XI In World Cricket

11. David Warner

Australian opener David Warner is one of the finest fielders on the field. Even with the bat, the left-handed batsman has reached numerous milestones. In IPL, Warner has won the orange cap most three times, after scoring the highest runs in IPL 2015, IPL 2017, and IPL 2019. The Australian player is quick between the wickets while batting and has also saved many runs near the boundaries. Therefore, he is among the fittest players in the world.

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10. Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis is another fit player in world cricket. The South African has grabbed some tough catches in international cricket as well as IPL. He has also grabbed flying catches while fielding at the boundary. Even at the age of 36, Plessis has managed to keep his fitness at an amazing level. He plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL.

9. Glenn Maxwell

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is another player who is known for his fitness. The hard-hitting batsman has the ability to clear the boundaries with ease. During every IPL season, he spends 3-4 hours at the gym. He is very quick on the field and has made high-flying acrobatics while fielding in international matches in the past. In IPL 2021, he played for Royal Challengers Bangalore and smashed few crucial knocks.

8. Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada is one of the finest pacers in the world right now. The South African pacer Rabada manages to bowl at 140+ bowls continuously in international cricket and IPL, which reveals his high fitness level. In IPL 2020 last year, he was the highest wicket-taker in the tournament while representing Delhi Capitals. So far, Rabada has picked 69 wickets in 42 IPL matches.

7. Pat Cummins

Australian cricketer Pat Cummins is also a cricketer famous for his fitness. The Aussie pacer is the World’s no.1 Test bowler in ICC rankings. He manages to bowl at 140+ speed in international cricket and IPL. Also, he has the ability to hit long shots while batting. His high fitness level has allowed him to show consistent bowling performance in Test cricket that helped him to rise to the top in the rankings. In IPL, he plays for Kolkata Knight Riders.

6. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is also one of the fittest players in world cricket. Although the former Indian cricketer has retired from international cricket, he is active in the Indian Premier League. MS Dhoni is popular for being quick while running between the wickets. While batting, Dhoni has smashed long sixes on numerous occasions which reveals his physical strength. Even at the age of 39, MS Dhoni has managed to keep a great level of fitness which allows him to play in IPL.

5. Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja is one of the best fielders in world cricket at present. Jadeja’s fitness has allowed him to emerge as a powerful all-rounder. He is a regular member of the Indian team in all three formats. He is a quick runner and his high energy while fielding is clearly visible during matches. He has taken the most run-outs in the Indian Premier League (23) and successfully grabbed many tough catches in international cricket as well as IPL.

4. AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers retired from international cricket in 2018 but he is very active in domestic T20 leagues around the world. He is another player who is known for his fitness. The former South African cricketer is a quick fielder. Whether it is keeping the wickets or fielding on the ground, AB de Villiers has spectacular energy on the field. He is also very quick between the wickets while batting. In IPL, he plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

3. Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya is another player who is popular for his fitness. Pandya regularly shares videos of his fitness regime on his social media accounts. Hardik Pandya is one of the finest fielders in world cricket. With his fitness, he manages to clear the boundaries easily and also bowl medium-pace during the matches.

2. Ben Stokes

English cricketer Ben Stokes is one of the best all-rounders in world cricket at present. Ben Stokes is a hard-hitting batsman and also manages to bowl at 140+ speed. This reveals his high fitness level. While fielding, he has caught some amazing catches at the boundaries as well as near the 30-yard circle. The 29-year-old plays for Rajasthan Royals in IPL.

1. Virat Kohli

Indian skipper Virat Kohli is among the fittest players in world cricket. Kohli’s commitment to fitness is widely popular among cricket fans and players. Kohli also follows a strict diet to achieve his fitness goals. Kohli’s fitness is also visible during his fielding when he brings a lot of energy to the field. With his fitness, Kohli has also emerged as one of the best batsmen and fielders in world cricket at present.