10 Fittest uncapped cricketers currently

Since the introduction of the ICC tournaments, the level of cricket has been rising. The game has become more competitive year after year and the craze for the game has been increasing. This growth in the game has witnessed media attention after the inclusion of T20 cricket. 

T20 cricket has been the fuel cricket needed to attract viewers. It has been always said that it has declined the popularity of Test match cricket. But, it has somehow contributed to the growth of the game because of its demands. Take the case of Virat Kohli.

The Indian captain is one of the fittest cricketers in the game. Adding on, he has started off a revolution related to fitness in cricket. Somehow, this trend has been followed in other teams as well. So, who are the fittest ones that have yet to get a chance to represent their nation? 

10 fittest uncapped cricketers in world as of now

10. Chris Green

Chris Green is an off-spinner who can bat down the order. He has some decent experience in the Big Bash League with 62 games to his name. With 46 wickets, Green has been one of the popular faces for the Thunder camp. 

However, Green is one of the fittest uncapped players in the game. He has a safe pair of hands and has the ability to cover the ground quickly. His skills with both bat and ball along with his fielding make him a great asset. 

Green usually spends his time with adventurous sports. This can be seen from his Instagram account. Because of all his interest and participation in adventurous activities, he is one of the fittest uncapped players in the game. His fitness has helped him to make himself one of the regular members of the Sydney Thunder squad.

9. Max Bryant

Max Bryant is another player from the Big Bash League who has been in the news because of his fitness. For those who do not know him yet, he was a part of the Under 19 squad for Australia. He is a top-order batsman for the Brisbane Heat. 

Bryant is well known to set the stage on fire with the bat. On his day, he can take away the game in a flash. He has a healthy strike rate of 139.39 in the BBL so far. This means he can smash the ball a long way.

But, the biggest moment of his BBL career came against Melbourne Stars. Bryant has always been a quick fielder because of his fitness. But, his effort against the Stars made everyone around the world shocked. “Michael Jordan, eat your heart out”, was the reaction of the commentators after seeing Bryant flying high to grab the ball. 

8. Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma was a regular member of the Indian Under 19 team during his days. But, during an IPL game in 2018 against RCB, he played a superb knock of 46 from 19 balls. He took on Tim Southee, as he smashed a hat-trick of boundaries against him. His performances caught the attention of many people. 

But, apart from his batting and bowling skills, Sharma is one of the fittest uncapped players in the cricket world as well. He sometimes posts his training pictures on social media platforms as well. In the 2019 season of the IPL, he showcased his fitness when he had to cover some ground and dive to take the catch of Pollard. 

Apart from that, earlier this year, he showcased his fitness through a superb fielding effort at the boundary rope. The youngster was fielding at long-off, as the ball was rushing towards the boundary, he maintained his balance and threw the ball back inside. He saved four crucial runs for his side. 

7. Avesh Khan

If someone has followed Avesh Khan’s career over the years, there is a lot of difference in the fitness level of the speedster during his Under 19 days and his current level. Fitness is an important factor to success in cricket for fast bowlers. Well, Avesh is putting in a lot of hard work to ensure that he is in the best shape.

He is one of the few uncapped bowlers who can consistently bowl over 140 kmph constantly. Since last year, he has improved his fitness. Avesh has been so impressive that he is now a regular member of the playing XI for the Delhi Capitals. 

Apart from his impressive fitness and performance in the IPL, Avesh has been sensational in List A cricket as well. If he continues to maintain his fitness level and consistency across all the formats, he might get a chance to play for Team India. There have been videos of Avesh training during quarantine that have gone viral. 

6. Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag is becoming a popular face in Indian domestic cricket with every passing day. Everyone has seen Parag smashing the ball for the Rajasthan Royals. But, the best part about his game is his fitness level. Parag is one of the fittest uncapped players in the game right now. 

Parag has taken some great catches for the Royals recently. Adding on, he has been trending because of his unique celebration after taking a catch or finishing the game. His fitness has enabled him to clear the fence easily even after being a pocket-sized player. 

There are few videos on his Instagram account which showcase how Parag is dedicated to his fitness. He has been working hard to improve his fitness and his game. If he continues to work at this level, there is no doubt that he might make it to the national squad later on. 

5. Mackenzie Harvey

Mackenzie Harvey is a hard-hitting left-handed batsman who has been a part of the Melbourne Renegades for the 2017-18 Big Bash season. Although he is yet to solidify himself as a top-order batsman, he has the talent to take the game away from the opposition when in fine touch. Till now, he has played 23 matches for the Melbourne Renegades. 

Harvey made it to the headlines because of his fielding effort against Sydney Thunder. As Alex Hales attempted to cut the ball, Harvey dived and took a screamer. This effort made the commentators on air say that it was “One of the best catches you will ever see!”.

His fitness level was on full display. He had to dive to his left and all he had was a fraction of a second. Aaron Finch later said that he thinks that Harvey is the best fielder in the world. Well, if Harvey improves his game with the bat, he might get into the national squad. Then, the world might witness his fitness and dedication on the field. 

4. Anukul Roy

The current Mumbai Indians team is one of the strongest ever. It has the likes of Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, the Pandya brothers, and Pollard. If one fails, the other one stands up. Well, the management has put up a complete team. 

But, there is one player who warms the benches and sets the field on fire with his fielding. This is Anukul Roy, one of the lesser-known faces in the Indian cricket circuit. He is a terrific athlete and maintains his fitness every season. Whenever a player goes off the field for MI, there is Anukul Roy who takes his place.

Last year, he took a blinder to dismiss Mahipal Lomror. Apart from this incident, there are many instances where Anukul has displayed his fitness through his fielding. If Mumbai Indians are thinking of making a few substantial changes in their squad, they should give Anukul a chance to showcase his skills.

3. Kamlesh Nagarkoti

Kamlesh Nagarkoti was a part of the Under 19 World Cup-winning side in 2018. He has the ability to generate pace and bat down the order. Currently, he is playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. 

But, the speedster recently made a buzz on social media after posting his picture on Instagram. It can be clearly seen from the picture that he has maintained a perfect physique even during these tough times. This is a result of the hard work that he puts in to stay in the game. 

Last year, he took a blinder to send Jofra Archer back to the pavilion. He had to cover a lot of ground and then he threw himself almost horizontal to the ground. With a jump being timed to perfection, he took one of the finest catches of the season. 

2. Sheldon Jackson

Sheldon Jackson is one of the unluckiest cricketers in India. Even after his impressive performances in the domestic tournaments, he could not get a call to represent India at the international level. But, still, he manages to stay focused. 

He has been a prime example of being fit during this pandemic. Jackson has played crucial roles for his domestic side with the bat. In the Ranji Trophy, he averaged nearly 50.56. This was a priceless contribution as in that season, Saurashtra went on to lift the trophy. 

Well, this success at the domestic level is all because of his fitness. Jackson keeps on posting workout videos on Instagram. Without any doubt, he is one of the fittest cricketers in India.

1. Mayank Dagar

When it comes to fitness, Mayank Dagar is at the top of the list. He is a domestic cricketer for Himachal Pradesh and has earned headlines for his fitness achievements. Mayank was relatively unknown until he outperformed Indian captain Virat Kohli in the yo-yo test. Well, Virat Kohli is one of the most popular names in the sport when it comes to fitness and hence, this is a huge achievement. 

Dagar had posted a story on Instagram, in which he stated that his yo-yo test score was 19.3. Apart from this, he also scored more than Manish Pandey in the test. Hence, he has been working religiously on his fitness.

Although Dagar is yet to make a name for himself with the bat, he usually misses out. Maybe, he will get a chance to showcase his fitness to the world if he gets into the playing eleven in the next season. But for the time being, he is one of the most dedicated players in the Indian cricket circuit.