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Running, squats & 7 pm dinner help 41-year-old Wasim Jaffer stay fit

Wasim Jaffer, in his 24th year of professional, says a strictand workout regimen help him continue playing alongside younger contemporaries:

Body
“I am 41 years old, an age where I need more care than other players in the team. But the physios and trainers in theteam have helped me a lot. They have designed my programs andaccording to my needs. I used to concentrate more on match fitness earlier. But since I have had some issues with injuries in recent years, I have to look after my health.

“One of the exercises they have asked me to focus on is running, as I have some issues with my knee. My game is tailored around playing longer formats of cricket. So, I often bat for longer periods of time. Running between the wickets is especially important in this format. Among the exercises that help me are squats. I need my legs to be strong. I do about 3X10 sets. There is also a lot of cardio and weights that I do on and off. I also do dead lifts and push-ups, about 3X10 sets. All these are harder at my age, but so far so good.

“As for diet, when I am playing forand living in Nagpur, I am particular about eating my last meal by 7 pm. This is also possible because there is a canteen there. But when I am at home with my family, following this routine is harder. Eating an early dinner lets your body digest the food and ensures you don’t put on weight. I am not a heavy eater, but I like sweets. I have also cut down on tea. Small things like these help with the diet a great deal.

Wasim Jaffer often bats for longer periods of time.

“Most of the preparation for a big tournament happens behind the scenes. So much of my physical training happens in order for me to recover quickly, stay fit, and be active for six to seven hours everyday”.

Mind
“I am not doing anything special, it’s just the drive to play cricket. More than anything, when I shifted from Mumbai to play for Vidarbha, I played just one season, then got injured and missed the next. But the season after that, when we won the title, it motivated me. I enjoyed the game even more. Had it not been for such a good season, I would have stopped playing. But winning the title makes you want to play more.

“When I am not playing cricket, I am following it on TV or YouTube. Past matches, current matches, etc. the game always keeps me engrossed. Playing cricket is really the only thing I have done, and the only thing I know. At some point, I know I will have to let go and retire. But I want to stretch it out as much as I can”.

Soul
“I am a little religious, so if I get the time, I try to pray four or five times a day. When Ramazan is on, I try to fast if I am not playing. I try to connect with God through prayer, which is something that calms me down. Other than that, I feel that if you are motivated enough, you don’t need any external motivation. I have a calm nature and I’m an introvert. I don’t have too many distractions. I am lucky as I am able to concentrate”.

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An Eye for Business

Here are some cricketers who have dabbled with entrepreneurship to augment their considerable wealth post retirement.

Duncan Fearnley

Born in 1940, Fearnley had a phenomenal record at school level, but his professional career never took off. He began crafting cricket bats during the winter months to supplement his flagging income as a first class cricketer. A fringe player for Yorkshire, and then Worcestershire, Fearnley began marketing his gear among teammates and contemporaries. By the 1980s, the brand had acquired market dominance, with Ian Botham, Sunil Gavaskar, and Clive Lloyd among the cricketers using Fearnley products. The company currently produces roughly 5,000 bats a year and is popular among players in the county circuit.

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Mahela Jayawardene & Kumar Sangakkara

The Sri Lankan duo, famous for amicably sharing captaincy during their playing days, now co-owns Ministry of Crab, a chain of seafood restaurants. The former cricketers roped in Dharshan Munidasa, a celebrity chef in their native Sri Lanka to export the island nation’s delicacies. The venture, which finds mention in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list 2018, has outlets in Colombo, Shanghai Mumbai and Manila.

Gary Kirsten

The former South African cricketer had a successful stint as coach of the Indian national team, guiding the Men in Blue to the World Cup title in 2011. Kirsten formed a close relationship with Paddy Upton, who served as the team’s Mental Conditioning coach during his tenure. They went on to co-found Performance Zone, a consultancy that helps individuals and businesses optimise their productivity. After quitting as India coach, he set up a travel agency in South Africa, while devoting time to the Gary Kirsten Cricket Academy, an elite facility that provides training to promising youngsters.

Saeed Anwar and Inzamam-ul Haq

“For years Inzy and I butchered bowlers. So we know what it takes to run a meat business,” Anwar said at the opening of Meat One, the food processing company he started with his former colleague. The portly Inzamam, who was notorious for running out non-strikers, exuded confidence that his business partnership with Anwar would bode well for both, as well as for the country. The venture, conceived with the intention of providing “quality halal meat”, is successful, even opening branches in the UAE.

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