Top 5 Indian cricketers and what they eat to stay fit

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Why diet matters for cricketers

Cricket demands stamina, strength, and focus. To perform consistently, top players follow strict diets that fuel their bodies and help them recover quickly.

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5. Shubman Gill

Gill eats clean to stay fit. His meals include eggs, oatmeal, grilled chicken or fish, brown rice, gluten-free rotis, and lots of fruits, nuts, and veggies.

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4. Hardik Pandya

Hardik starts his day with coconut water, fruits, and a protein-rich breakfast. He eats a heavy lunch with chicken, dal, rice, and salad, and prefers a light dinner with soup, salad, and fruits.

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3. MS Dhoni

At 44, MS Dhoni stays fit with a balanced diet. He eats porridge, fruits, and milk for breakfast, roti with dal or chicken, rice, and curd for lunch, and has a light dinner with roti, vegetables or chicken, and salad.

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2. Rohit Sharma

Rohit may not have six-pack abs, but he maintains a healthy body and sharp mind. He follows a strict low-carb, high-protein diet with eggs, oats, fruits, chicken, brown rice, grilled fish, and vegetables.

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1. Virat Kohli

He follows a strict vegan diet, eating mostly steamed or boiled food. He avoids fried and spicy dishes but enjoys fruits, dry fruits, protein shakes, and occasionally rajma or lobhiya.

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