1 year of lockdown: Indian cricketers and their fab workouts on Instagram

The coronavirus pandemic created ripples around the world including India last year It has almost been a year that the nationwide lockdown was announced on March 22 2020 With many industries coming to a standstill the world of sports too got affected badly Several top sporting events such as the Olympics NBA IPL and Grand Slams tennis tournaments either got cancelled or postponedWith no cricket happening during the COVID19induced lockdown the Indian cricket team members ensured that they were on track with their fitness routines and also kept their fans engaged with constant interactions via social media Virat Kohli to starplayers like Hardik Pandya Rishabh Pant and newcomers Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer went on to flood social media platforms with their workout regimes and fitness tips to keep their fans and followers engagedWithin the four walls of their homes Indian cricketers showed that they were dedicated and determined to keep fighting fit so that when cricket would resume they would be readyAs we near the one year anniversary of the lockdown in India today we take a look at some of the coolest workout posts shared by our Men in Blue on InstagramHardik PandyaFrom 68 kgs to now 75 kgs in three months Nonstop effort no shortcutsView this post on InstagramA post shared by Hardik Himanshu Pandya hardikpandya93Quarantraining Dont forget about your personal fitness during the quarantine Stay fit stay healthy CrushQuarantine Fitness HomeWorkout TrainingView this post on InstagramA post shared by Hardik Himanshu Pandya hardikpandya93Here Pandya issued a challenge to his brother Krunal PandyaStronger Fitter Still under construction krunalpandya_official I challenge you bhai Letrsquos see how many you can doView this post on InstagramA post shared by Hardik Himanshu Pandya hardikpandya93Another challenge by Hardik to skipper Kohli and his brother KrunalHey bruh viratkohli Always got your backrahulkl krunalpandya_official guys would you like to have a go and special thanks to my darling coach_aiharrsha for pushing meView this post on InstagramA post shared by Hardik Himanshu Pandya hardikpandya93Inch by inch rep by rep Making every bit countView this post on InstagramA post shared by Hardik Himanshu Pandya hardikpandya93Virat KohliEarn it Dont demand itView this post on InstagramA post shared by Virat Kohli viratkohliIf I had to make a choice of one exercise to do every day this would be it Love the power snatchView this post on InstagramA post shared by Virat Kohli viratkohliView this post on InstagramA post shared by Virat Kohli viratkohliView this post on InstagramA post shared by Virat Kohli viratkohliPutting in some daily work to prepare for this heat Btw pls tag and ask tipo_morris why hes making those sounds in the backgroundView this post on InstagramA post shared by Virat Kohli viratkohliA timeline for optimum output game after game Play recover primingprep play Never underestimate the importance of a routineView this post on InstagramA post shared by Virat Kohli viratkohliShreyas IyerLets go upside downView this post on InstagramA post shared by Shreyas Iyer shreyas41Whats poppinView this post on InstagramA post shared by Shreyas Iyer shreyas41It doesnrsquot get easier You just get betterView this post on InstagramA post shared by Shreyas Iyer shreyas41Flicking outView this post on InstagramA post shared by Shreyas Iyer shreyas41Ajinkya RahaneYoga helps to keep myself relaxed and the body flexible zwj Lets all practice together virtually on 21st June International Yoga Day Choose from any of the NTC Yoga workouts in the NTC App Lets get on the matView this post on InstagramA post shared by Ajinkya Rahane ajinkyarahaneWorkout feelingView this post on InstagramA post shared by Ajinkya Rahane ajinkyarahaneMaking everyday count MondayMotivationView this post on InstagramA post shared by Ajinkya Rahane ajinkyarahaneFavourite hour of the dayView this post on InstagramA post shared by Ajinkya Rahane ajinkyarahaneShikhar DhawanThere is always an opportunity to do something productive and be safe at the same time Feels great to be in the nature right now and enjoying my workout as well Stay Strong everyoneView this post on InstagramA post shared by Shikhar Dhawan shikhardofficialIts important to make use of this lockdown amp to keep our fitness game strong As a cricketer maintaining consistency in being fit is key amp an integral part of my life I simply love it So keep working on yourself and hustle hardView this post on InstagramA post shared by Shikhar Dhawan shikhardofficialAt our core wersquore all yogis Confused Well letrsquos see what you answer to these questions Do you turn on soothing music to calm your mind sometimes Do you stretch yourself after yoursquove sat on your office chair for hours together Do you consciously skip the sugar in your chai Do you enjoy the feeling that you get after a workout Any workout Gym Running Etc Do you feel a sense of calm doing the thing you love Do you love what you do What you are What you are on the path to becoming What you surround yourself with What you allow yourself to feel If you answered yes to any of these then yoursquore a yogi because yoursquore seeking the values that yoga is based on Unification of Mind body and Soul Yoga is each aspect of your life that makes you feel happy from the inside Be it physical exercise nap time cooking your favourite meals time with your family playing with your baby everything And if yoursquore someone who takes time out to do what they love yoursquore a yogi International Yoga Day is round the corner Let us celebrate yoga everyday and make it into a lifestyle I practice yoga regularly and so happy to be doing it with sarvayogastudios on their app Something really cool coming up with my dear friend sarvesh_shashiView this post on InstagramA post shared by Shikhar Dhawan shikhardofficialExtend your limits Go hardView this post on InstagramA post shared by Shikhar Dhawan shikhardofficialBalancing act with home training sessions smartstrengthindia sachinnranaView this post on InstagramA post shared by Shikhar Dhawan shikhardofficialRishabh PantView this post on InstagramA post shared by Rishabh Pant rishabpantKL RahulEnding the week strongView this post on InstagramA post shared by KL Rahul rahulklView this post on InstagramA post shared by KL Rahul rahulklBurning that midnight oilView this post on InstagramA post shared by KL Rahul rahulklView this post on InstagramA post shared by KL Rahul rahulklDevdutt PaddikalPush yourself push your limitsView this post on InstagramA post shared by Dev devpadikkal19Nitish RanaGetting better than yesterdayView this post on InstagramA post shared by Nitish Rana nitishrana_officialReady to get in better shape againView this post on InstagramA post shared by Nitish Rana nitishrana_officialMohammed SirajView this post on InstagramA post shared by Mohammed Siraj mohammedsirajofficialAnother of Sirajs workoutsView this post on InstagramA post shared by Mohammed Siraj mohammedsirajofficialView this post on InstagramA post shared by Mohammed Siraj mohammedsirajofficialGetting ready for it playboldrcbView this post on InstagramA post shared by Mohammed Siraj mohammedsirajofficialShivam DubeIn these testing times it is very important to stayfit fitness exercise workoutsView this post on InstagramA post shared by shivam dube dubeshivamPush your limits not excusesView this post on InstagramA post shared by shivam dube dubeshivamIn these tough times itrsquos important to take care of our physical health as well as our mental health Thank you rameshpowar for nominating me for the mentalhealthawarness 25 pushups challengeView this post on InstagramA post shared by shivam dube dubeshivamSince then the Indian cricket team has participated in the IPL 2020 edition which was held in UAE and is currently playing against a touring England cricket team