Vaibhav Suryavanshi ditched his favorite foods and focused on lean protein, whole grains, fruits, and hydration. High-protein foods include chicken, eggs, lentils, cottage cheese, milk, and protein shakes.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who burst onto the cricket scene at the age of 14, has already set numerous records. This young batsman from Bihar has earned a special place in the hearts of cricket fans for his long sixes. Let's find out what kind of diet Vaibhav Suryavanshi follows, which gives him the strength to hit such long sixes. 

I gained weight after the IPL.

According to Vaibhav's father, Sanjeev Suryavanshi, and coach Manish Ojha, Vaibhav gained weight after the IPL. In fact, after gaining fame, he became careless about his eating habits, which led to his significant weight gain. Consequently, he adopted a balanced diet. The strength gained from gym visits, weight control, and strict eating habits is evident in his long sixes. 

What is included in Vaibhav's diet?

Vaibhav's diet is a model for cricketers. He's ditched his favorite foods and focused on lean protein, whole grains, fruits, and hydration. High-protein foods include chicken, eggs, pulses, cottage cheese, milk, and protein shakes, essential for muscle building and recovery. For clean carbs, he eats brown rice, oats, sweet potatoes, and whole-grain bread. Additionally, to boost his immunity, he eats apples, bananas, oranges, spinach, and broccoli. Pizza, burgers, fried foods, excessive sweets, and fried foods have been banned for Vaibhav. He also eats less of Bihari dishes like litti-chokha. 

What should be the diet of athletes?

According to Dr. Swati Maheshwari, Additional Director of Internal Medicine at Fortis Hospital, Manesar, a diet high in protein and clean carbohydrates is essential for young athletes. This is best for muscle growth, energy, and recovery. Power-hitting athletes like Vaibhav should consume 1.6-2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.

How do you get the power to hit sixes?

Along with his diet, Vaibhav's training regimen is also rigorous. Since childhood, he has focused on cardio, weight training, and core strength. He also engages in daily running, sprints, and HIIT (high-intensity interval training), which improves speed and stamina. To develop powerful shots, he also engages in strength training, such as weightlifting and bodyweight exercises (push-ups and squats). Furthermore, he also engages in agility drills to improve his fielding and running skills.