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IPL 2024: 6 popular Indian cricketers and their diet chart

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| ETimes.in | Last updated on - Apr 2, 2024, 11:09 IST
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​​IPL 2024: 6 popular Indian cricketers and their diet chart​

IPL has begun and cricket fans around the country are glued to their screens, but one thing that fans often admire is the stunning transformation and fitness of leading IPL cricketers. Here are 6 IPL cricketers and what they eat in a day to stay so fit.

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​​Hardik Pandya​


The all rounder of Indian cricket swears by a rigorous workout regime followed by yoga and strength training. He begins his day with a glass of coconut water or fresh juice followed by fresh fruits like banana, orange, avocado, and pineapple. For lunch he prefers a hearty mix of protein and carbs. For dinner he loves pairing fresh salads with grilled protein tossed up in light spices.

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​​Ajinkya Rahane​


The cricketer has been slaying the IPL with his dynamic performance, the fit cricketer loves gorging on eggs for breakfast along with oats.

For lunch, he enjoys a hearty fish or grilled chicken and salad. Lastly, he prefers adding a bowl of fruits and salads with his lunch and dinner.

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​​Rohit Sharma​


The dynamic cricketer is known for his dedication and fierce performance, Sharma has often revealed in his interviews that he swears by a low carb and high protein diet that has been designed by a leading fitness coach. His breakfast includes foods like eggs, oats, and fruits. For lunch he enjoys brown rice, chicken, and vegetables and his dinner includes foods like grilled fish, salad, and vegetables.

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​​M S Dhoni​


MS Dhoni loves a healthy and balanced diet. However, the veteran cricketer begins his day with porridge, fresh fruits and nuts and a glass of milk for breakfast. For Lunch, he prefers roti with dal or chicken, mixed vegetables, rice and a bowl of curd. For evening snacking, he either enjoys a protein shake or a glass of fresh juice. Lastly, for dinner he swears by a hearty salad and chicken.

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​​Faf du Plessis​


His daily diet consists of a breakfast of oatmeal, milk and honey while for lunch or dinner he usually goes for salmon or chicken. Du Plessis prefers adding high fiber to his diet. The cricketer eats oats with milk and honey on a daily basis while consuming omega-3 rich fish and chicken for lunch and dinner.

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​Rishabh Pant​


Rishabh Pant swears by Indian food for his recovery, the cricketer once revealed his love for Moong dal Khichdi made with pumpkin and bottle gourd for his faster recovery. The cricketer begins his day with besan chillas, eggs with toast or oats followed by a light mid meal of nuts. For lunch he enjoys rotis with a big bowl of vegetables, a steamed drumstick and a steamed carrot. Pant ends his day with rice and chicken curry or a steamed chicken paratha.

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​​Virat Kohli​


The star of Indian cricket is known for his love for health and fitness. Virat has been vocal about his love for vegan foods, he begins his day with smoothies, green tea and steers clear of sugary drinks.

For lunch and dinner, he prefers eating grilled and lightly seasoned veggies and vegan delights. Punjabi by heart, the cricketer often revealed his love for Punjabi food, which he often enjoys during his cheat days.

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