Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Kaif Recalls Sehwag's Fitness Struggles Under Wright
Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif shared an anecdote about his teammate Virender Sehwag.
During John Wright's coaching, players had to go to the gym and record their workouts.
Sehwag, who enjoyed food, found the new fitness rules challenging.
He would indicate he completed all exercises, even if he did not.
Kaif also mentioned that modern cricketers play more games with less rest.
Plus, today's players often have personal chefs and trainers.
Mohammad Kaif discussed how Virender Sehwag struggled to adjust to the fitness regime under coach John Wright.
John Wright implemented mandatory gym and workout tracking for the team.
Sehwag, known for his love of food, marked all workout activities regardless of completion.
Kaif contrasted the increased match frequency and reduced downtime in modern cricket compared to his era.
Today's cricketers have personal chefs and trainers, unlike in Kaif's playing days.
- Who
- Mohammad Kaif, Virender Sehwag, and coach John Wright.
- What
- Mohammad Kaif discussed Virender Sehwag's difficulties adapting to the fitness program.
- When
- The discussion occurred on 'Cheeky Singles'.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To highlight the changing fitness culture and support systems in cricket.
Old Cricket Support System
New Cricket Support System
Match Frequency and Breaks
Old Cricket Support System
More downtime and conditioning camps for players.
New Cricket Support System
Less downtime and more matches.
- Speaker
- Mohammad Kaif
- Subject
- Virender Sehwag
- Former Coach
- John Wright
- Fitness System
- Mandatory gym and workout tracking
- Modern Support
- Personal chefs and trainers
- Foodie
- Virender Sehwag and Mohammed Shami (current)
