International Yoga Day 2024: Cricketers who are passionate about Yoga

The entire world is celebrating the World Yoga Day today i.e. on June 21. Notably, Yoga is one of the essential parts of human life, be it a common man or an athlete active in the field of sports. Yoga is necessary for an individual to keep his body always fit and relevant in the always-changing conditions of climate and the human lifestyle.

Meanwhile, Yoga also holds an important stake in the field of cricket as some of the cricketers prefer to have Yoga as a part of their daily fitness routine to keep themselves always fit in the ever-changing demands of the game and the increasing pace with time.

With said that, here we’ll have a look at the cricketers who are passionate about Yoga, alongside their gym and other fitness exercises.

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Here’s a look at Indian cricketers passionate for Yoga:

Sarvesh Shashi

The former uncapped India cricketer, Sarvesh Shashi initially started his journey in the field of cricket, he also played in first-class cricket for a couple of years. However, there came a point in Sarvesh’s life when he decided between cricket and some other choice in life.

It was the time when made a bold move of quitting his cricket career midway to follow his passion for Yoga and started his company named Sarva. His company’s primary focus is Yoga to teach individuals about how to tackle the challenges of the fast-paced modern lifestyle. Sarvesh’s Sarva has now a market value of up to INR 100 crores, working in 32 cities, with 90 studios. His initiative also got recognition and support from a lot of renowned celebrities across various fields.

Shikhar Dhawan

No one is unacquainted with the unforgettable contributions of the veteran Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan in Indian cricket. The Southpaw was one of the vital cogs in the wheel for the men in blue in their historic ‘Champions Trophy 2013’ win as he won the golden bat award for amazing performances throughout the tournament.

But how many of you know that Dhawan is also one of the few Indian cricketers who ranks Yoga above everything when it comes to maintaining fitness and keeping the body relevant according to the changing demands of the game? Just a couple of years back, Dhawan invested in the famous yoga chain Sarva, owned by former Indian cricketer Sarvesh Shashi.

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“I have benefited from Yoga, be it while recovering from an injury, getting back into shape, building stamina or staying focused before a game. For me, Yoga is a holistic workout that helps me achieve a perfect blend of physical fitness, mental strength, agility and peace of mind,” Dhawan had said while expressing his interest towards Yoga.

MS Dhoni

The former India skipper and the legendary wicketkeeper-batter of his era, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is famously known for his quick lightening speed of running between the wickets. He also earned a lot of respect and praise for his amazing presence of mind in the match and for winning the games with his clever approach.

Dhoni’s fitness is also adored highly among youngsters; interestingly, Dhoni has Yoga as a part of his fitness routine. It’s only the Yoga that Dhoni still playing for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League even at the age of 42-43.

Virat Kohli

The former India skipper and the modern-day batting great, Virat Kohli is currently the ‘fitness icon’ in the modern-day cricket generation. Kohli has attracted a lot of praise from the fans, former cricketers and the experts for the game for his amazing and sensational fitness, including his mind-blowing ability to convert doubles into threes while running between the wickets.

Speaking of Kohli’s fitness routine, he spends a lot of hours in the gym; besides that, Kohli has also been seen as interested in putting himself in Yoga, alongside his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. Yoga is one of the primary elements in Kohli’s outstanding fitness.