Salman Butt, former Pakistan cricket captain, recently discussed the fitness of current players on his YouTube channel.
He named Shan Masood, Fakhar Zaman, and Mohammad Rizwan as the fittest, based on Yo-Yo test results and overall physical condition.
Salman Butt Picks Rizwan, Masood, and Zaman as Fittest Pakistan Players
As Pakistan gears up for their home series against Bangladesh, fitness remains a hot topic. Former captain Salman Butt has named Shan Masood, Fakhar Zaman, and Mohammad Rizwan as the fittest players in the Pakistan squad, leaving out current white-ball skipper Babar Azam.
In a recent YouTube video, Butt highlighted these three players for their impressive fitness levels, citing their high Yo-Yo test scores and strong performances in the gym and on the field.
He praised them as among the top ten fittest cricketers globally.
Despite his praise, Butt expressed his concern for the squad.
“Things are not getting developed in the way they should be. When this happens, the entire team is blamed unfit, people won’t look at fit guys even though all the players are hardworking.
The entire Pakistan is talking about the fitness of the team and it brought a storm in Pakistan, players at the junior level were asked to run. This came after people said players weren’t fit in the T20 World Cup 2024. No one questioned the physios or trainers, but instead, they started making players at the district level push hard for fitness.
Those who made errors are still there,” the 39-year-old added.
Fast Bowler’s Management Butt mentioned that fast bowlers need proper management, especially by ensuring they play in longer formats like first-class cricket.
He pointed out that the lack of participation in Test matches is affecting their development.
As a result, the team often gets unfairly criticised for fitness issues, even though the players are hardworking. With a busy schedule ahead, starting with a two-Test series against Bangladesh on August 21, fitness will be a key concern for the Pakistan team.
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