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India Today
6 hours ago
- Health
- India Today
No roti and rice: Inside Sarfaraz Khan's incredible body transformation
Sarfaraz Khan's father Naushad Khan revealed how the Mumbai batter was able to undergo a drastic body transformation over the past few months. Sarfaraz surprised the cricket world on Monday, July 21, when he showed off a leaner physique. The 27-year-old received praise from Kevin Pietersen for focusing on his physique and the former England skipper said that it could bring him more success on the field. advertisementBefore the start of India A's tour of England for the matches against the England Lions, Sarfaraz had reportedly dropped 10 kilos and it is now being reported that the Mumbai batter has been able to lose close to 17. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Sarfaraz's father said that they have stopped eating roti and rice for the past one to one and a half months at their home, focusing more on vegetables and proteins. He went on to say that cutting out sugar from the diet has helped Sarfaraz shed weight. "We have controlled our diet a lot. We have stopped eating roti, rice, etc. We haven't eaten roti or rice at home for 1 to 1.5 months. We eat broccoli, carrot, cucumber, salad, and green vegetable salad. Along with that, we eat grilled fish, grilled chicken, boiled chicken, boiled egg, etc. We are also having green tea and green coffee," said Naushad to Hindustan Times. "We eat avocados also. There are sprouts also. But the main thing is that we have stopped eating roti and rice. We have stopped eating sugar. We have stopped eating maida (flour) and bakery items."Naushad said that he is also participating in the diet plan with his son as he is planning on getting a surgery on his knee. He went on to say that Sarfaraz plans to lose more weight in the coming months. "He has almost lost 10 kgs within 1.5 months. He is working on reducing his weight even further. I have reduced 12 kgs myself because I had a knee issue. So, I also benefited from it. The doctor told me that I have to do a knee replacement. So, I told him that I had to delay it. He told me that I have to reduce my weight for that," said Naushad. Sarfaraz's India career so farAfter being a run-machine on the domestic circuit for Mumbai, Sarfaraz finally got his chance to play for the Indian team during the series at home against England in 2024. The 27-year-old impressed everyone with his batting but has found it tough to seal a spot in the side. advertisementWhile he was part of the touring squad to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Sarfaraz didn't get to play a single game and was subsequently not considered to be a part of the team for the ongoing series against England. However, he did impress during the India A vs England Lions games and the intra-squad match, where he scored a hundred. - Ends
NDTV
7 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
India XI vs England For 4th Test: No Kuldeep Yadav, Karun Nair And Dhruv Jurel In Squad By Ex-India Star
The series on line, Indian cricket team faces its trickiest challenge so far in deciding the playing XI for the fourth Test against England. If trailing 1-2 in the five-match series was not enough, Indian cricket team has been hit hard by injuries to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep. The first two will not play the fourth test, it has been confirmed. There are doubts over Akash Deep's availability too. In the midst of this, former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra has said that Karun Nair should continue to get a chance, even though he is yet to fire. "There won't be any question about the two openers. The third Test match was quite middling for Yashasvi Jaiswal, but that will happen. You can't score runs in every match. KL Rahul scored centuries in the first and third matches. So there shouldn't be any changes there," he said on his YouTube channel. "There will be a question over No. 3 position as to whether Karun Nair should be given one more chance. Karun Nair hasn't looked completely out of sorts. However, he hasn't scored enough runs for you to say his selection is certain. I am still tempted to play him another match at No. 3 because he might not get a chance again." The former India opener went on to say both Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel should play. " Shubman Gill at No. 4. Ravi Shastri said that Rishabh Pant shouldn't play if he is not keeping. I am thinking only four players have scored runs - KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant. He scored runs even after getting injured. If Rishabh Pant can't keep the wickets, play him as a batter," Chopra observed. "I am thinking Dhruv Jurel at No. 6 because, apart from him, you only have top-order options. You started with Karun at No. 6 and Sai Sudharsan at No. 3, but that's unlikely to happen. Play Dhruv Jurel at No. 6 because he scored runs for India A against the England Lions." Chopra added that in Manchester there might not be place for an extra spinner. If Chopra's take happens then Kuldeep Yadav will miss the fourth test too. " Ravindra Jadeja will play for sure. I feel Washington Sundar will also play for sure because he is coming after picking up four wickets. I feel you cannot play an extra spinner here. It is not Oval or Edgbaston. You will have to play fast bowlers here. So I am thinking three fast bowlers," he said. "Bumrah and Siraj will be seen playing for sure. The third pacer could be a toss-up between Anshul Kamboj and Prasidh Krishna if Akash Deep is unavailable. Ideally, you should go back to Prasidh Krishna, but he has leaked a lot of runs. So you might see Anshul Kamboj debuting here."
NDTV
8 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Ravichandran Ashwin Picks India Pacer In Same Bracket As Zaheer Khan, Jasprit Bumrah. It's Not Mohammed Shami
Former India off-spinner R Ashwin believes that the uncapped Anshul Kamboj belongs to the rare breed of fast bowlers like Zaheer Khan and Jasprit Bumrah who are not only skillful but have an understanding of plans that goes beyond just trying to "express themselves and enjoy the game". Kamboj was drafted into the Indian squad for the fourth Test against England in Machester after injuries to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, and the pace duo of Akash Deep, and Arshdeep Singh last week. "The appreciable thing about Anshul is that he understands the plan. I have seen so many fast bowlers if you ask them about the plan, they just say they want to express themselves and enjoy the game," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel 'Ash Ki Baat'. "But Anshul understands plans and also knows how to execute in the not a trait many fast bowlers possess. Zaheer Khan was one of them. He was amazing. "In recent times, Jassi (Bumrah) is one player who understands the plans and executes them to perfection. Anshul belongs to that variety. I'm not comparing skills because skills are a very different thing," he added. The 24-year-old impressed in the lead-up to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, performing consistently for India A against the England Lions. Across four innings at Northampton and Canterbury, he picked up five wickets, showcasing late movement and bounce. "He has a very good tappa (right length). I have seen that in the IPL. His wrist position is very good, and he delivers a very upright seam. He never leaves his tappa," he said. "With Bumrah and Siraj there, if you are bringing in Anshul Kamboj into the playing XI, I'm telling you, it's a serious bowling." "Serious bowling attack" ================ Ashwin feels Kamboj, who has been in "cracking form" will serve as the perfect foil to Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj in the fourth Test. "If you are going to bring Anshul Kamboj into the XI, I am telling you this is a serious bowling attack." He highlighted Kamboj's domestic exploits, which included a 10-wicket haul in an innings against Kerala last year in a Ranji Trophy match at Lahli. "People will say that Anshul will play his first Test. He hasn't played in England, but he was there in the A tour. He has been in cracking form in first-class cricket. He is averaging around 13. He took 10 wickets in an innings," he said.. Ashwin added that Kamboj has the ability to bowl long spells, which will help in England. "Anshul has a habit of bowling long spells. You need that in England. He will be a good foil for Bumrah and Siraj. Prasidh is an option, but I would go for Anshul. We were impressed with him. His wrist is really good," he said. However, Ashwin said that the Indian team management will have to calm Kamboj's nerve should he make his debut. "One thing the management will have to look after is calm Anshul's nerve," he said. India are currently trailing 1-2 in the five-match series with the fourth Test slated to begin in Manchester on Wednesday. PTI APA PM APA PM PM
News18
9 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Not Mohammed Shami! R Ashwin Likens Anshul Kamboj To 92-Test Veteran Pacer
Last Updated: Ashwin has lauded Anshul Kamboj's bowling skills, comparing him to Zaheer Khan. Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said that while most pacers would always just look to express themselves, Anshul Kamboj is the one who understands the plan and bowls accordingly, much like former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan. Reports suggest Kamboj might be handed a Test debut in Manchester. Kamboj was drafted into the Indian team for the fourth Test against England in Manchester after injuries to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh last week. Kamboj had earlier impressed during India A's twin games against the England Lions ahead of the five-Test series and has now been called back into the senior team. 'The appreciable thing about Anshul is that he understands the plan. I have seen so many pacers. If you ask them about the plan, they just say they want to express themselves and enjoy the game," Ashwin said while speaking on his YouTube channel. 'But Anshul understands plans and also knows how to execute in the middle. It's not a trait many pacers possess. Zaheer Khan was one of them. He was amazing," Ashwin said. 'In recent times, Jassi (Bumrah) is one player who understands the plans and executes them to perfection. Anshul belongs to that variety. I'm not comparing skills because skills are a very different thing," Ashwin added. Kamboj impressed in the lead-up to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, performing well for India A against the England Lions. Across four innings at Northampton and Canterbury, Kamboj picked up five wickets, showing late movement and bounce. 'He has a very good tappa (right length). I have seen that in the IPL. His wrist position is very good and he delivers a very upright seam. He never leaves his tappa," Ashwin said. 'With Bumrah and Siraj there, if you are bringing in Anshul Kamboj into the playing XI, I'm telling you, it's serious bowling," Ashwin added. Kamboj has picked 79 wickets in 24 first-class matches for Haryana, at an impressive economy of 3.1. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Business Standard
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Kamboj belongs to same variety of pacers as Zaheer Khan and Bumrah: Ashwin
Former India off-spinner R Ashwin believes that the uncapped Anshul Kamboj belongs to the rare breed of fast bowlers like Zaheer Khan and Jasprit Bumrah who are not only skillful but have an understanding of plans that goes beyond just trying to "express themselves and enjoy the game". Kamboj was drafted into the Indian squad for the fourth Test against England in Machester after injuries to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, and the pace duo of Akash Deep, and Arshdeep Singh last week. "The appreciable thing about Anshul is that he understands the plan. I have seen so many fast bowlers if you ask them about the plan, they just say they want to express themselves and enjoy the game," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel 'Ash Ki Baat'. "But Anshul understands plans and also knows how to execute in the not a trait many fast bowlers possess. Zaheer Khan was one of them. He was amazing. "In recent times, Jassi (Bumrah) is one player who understands the plans and executes them to perfection. Anshul belongs to that variety. I'm not comparing skills because skills are a very different thing," he added. The 24-year-old impressed in the lead-up to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, performing consistently for India A against the England Lions. Across four innings at Northampton and Canterbury, he picked up five wickets, showcasing late movement and bounce. "He has a very good tappa (right length). I have seen that in the IPL. His wrist position is very good, and he delivers a very upright seam. He never leaves his tappa," he said. "With Bumrah and Siraj there, if you are bringing in Anshul Kamboj into the playing XI, I'm telling you, it's a serious bowling." "Serious bowling attack" Ashwin feels Kamboj, who has been in "cracking form" will serve as the perfect foil to Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj in the fourth Test. "If you are going to bring Anshul Kamboj into the XI, I am telling you this is a serious bowling attack." He highlighted Kamboj's domestic exploits, which included a 10-wicket haul in an innings against Kerala last year in a Ranji Trophy match at Lahli. "People will say that Anshul will play his first Test. He hasn't played in England, but he was there in the A tour. He has been in cracking form in first-class cricket. He is averaging around 13. He took 10 wickets in an innings," he said.. Ashwin added that Kamboj has the ability to bowl long spells, which will help in England. "Anshul has a habit of bowling long spells. You need that in England. He will be a good foil for Bumrah and Siraj. Prasidh is an option, but I would go for Anshul. We were impressed with him. His wrist is really good," he said. However, Ashwin said that the Indian team management will have to calm Kamboj's nerve should he make his debut. "One thing the management will have to look after is calm Anshul's nerve," he said. India are currently trailing 1-2 in the five-match series with the fourth Test slated to begin in Manchester on Wednesday.
