Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series after nearly four years away from the format has brought the spotlight back on the demands of fast bowling and the preparation required to remain competitive at the highest level. Nutritionist Shah Fahad, Founder and CEO of Alpha Human, a personalised nutrition company, has worked with the Indian pacer for the past five to six years, supporting the nutritional aspect of his preparation.
His work focuses on aligning dietary guidance with an athlete’s individual requirements, training schedule, food preferences and performance goals, according to a press release.
Bhuvneshwar follows a vegetarian diet, which requires careful planning to meet his nutritional needs. Fahad’s approach takes into account the bowler’s food preferences, training load and performance goals rather than relying on a fixed diet plan. “Champions don’t guess, they decode. For a professional cricketer, staying fit is a continuous process that extends beyond match days. Training intensity, workload management, nutrition and recovery all contribute to a player’s ability to handle the demands of a long season. Bhuvneshwar’s recall provides a sporting context to the role of preparation behind a player’s return to international cricket. fitness, workload management and recovery remain important elements in sustaining a fast bowler’s career While selection and performance ultimately depend on factors on the field.
Personalised nutrition is about understanding the individual, while recognising that performance is built through the combined efforts of the athlete and the wider support team,” Fahad said.
