Six hours a day, 19% to 14% body fat: Inside Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s bid for longevity at 36
At 36, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back in India’s T20I setup, four years after his last international appearance. His recall followed a 28-wicket IPL season for RCB and a strong UP T20 campaign, but the numbers tell only part of the story. His strength and conditioning coach reveals how Bhuvneshwar cut his body fat from 19% to 14%, spent up to seven hours a day training and rebuilt his fitness to force…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a 36-year-old Indian fast bowler, has returned to the Indian T20I squad after a four-year absence. The recall has generated significant buzz, given Kumar's four-year gap since his last India appearance. The 36-year-old has been focusing intensely on fitness, reducing his body fat from 19% to 14% while increasing muscle mass.
His strength and conditioning coach, Surya Pratap Yadav, revealed that Kumar spends around 6-7 hours a day training, which includes gym sessions, rehabilitation work, recovery routines, batting and bowling practice, and training in various environments. Kumar's new-ball swing delivery offers India a specialized option, particularly in challenging conditions like those found in New Zealand.
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