{
  "id": 12890230,
  "title": "Six hours a day, 19% to 14% body fat: Inside Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s bid for longevity at 36",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/six-hours-a-day-19-to-14-body-fat-inside-bhuvneshwar-kumars-bid-for-12890230",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T14:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/six-hours-day-19-14-145000434.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Six hours a day, 19% to 14% body fat: Inside Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s bid for longevity at 36",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/six-hours-a-day-19-to-14-body-fat-inside-bhuvneshwar-kumars-bid-for",
        "published": "2026-10-08T09:20:37.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}