On August 28, 2022, during the India vs. Pakistan Asia Cup
Twenty20 international cricket Group A game at the Dubai International Cricket
Stadium in Dubai, pacer Naseem Shah yells in agony while clutching his leg.
Both a lack of actual physical fitness and inadequate
hydration prevented Pakistani cricketers from performing at their best
throughout these matches in the intense heat.
According to Dr. Waqar Ahmad, the head of Pakistan's
anti-doping organisation, cramps plagued Pakistani players the other day during
their Asia Cup encounter versus India in Dubai due to a lack of physical
conditioning and a precipitous drop in hydration levels (ADOP).
Dr. Waqar, a well-known figure in the rehabilitation area,
told "The News" that he was startled to witness three key Pakistan
players experiencing cramps while Indian players were at ease moving about
during Sunday's Asia Cup match.
The fact that three Pakistanis—Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and
Mohammad Rizwan—appeared to be fatigued and dehydrated caught me off guard as
well. Indians, on the other hand, appeared more at ease and at ease.
Dr. Waqar responded that there were two possible causes for
these cramps in a T20 game when asked what they might have been.
"International sport is all about physical fitness, and the standard
needed is very high. My extensive experience reveals that Pakistan's cricketers
either lacked the necessary level of physical fitness or were not adequately
hydrated for such matches in such high heat.
He suggested that extra precautions be taken to keep players
hydrated in such severe conditions, and that their nutritional status the day
before the game should be assessed. "I am certain that the degree of
fitness necessary for such an occasion in such stifling heat was not present.
Another option is that the player's level of hydration was inadequate. Take a
look at the Indians, especially their fast bowlers. They never experienced any
issues while bowling in the intense sun. The ground was similarly challenging
and hard, but our cricketers couldn't handle it. Every Indian was having fun
when the temperature was unusually high. In order for Pakistani players to
survive the heat, support staff must increase player hydration levels and
monitor nutritional status. The Asia Cup is a unique competition that is taking
place in sweltering conditions. Despite Pakistan's think tank's best efforts,
each cricketer needs to be cared for according to his or her physical needs.
Special consideration is needed to help fast bowlers and wicket keepers handle
the workload.
Dr. Waqar also indicated that there are a number of legal
options to strengthen players' resistance to extreme heat. "In
professional sports, extra work is needed to get players in shape and prepared
for every situation. Players' fitness levels cannot be increased overnight
because the process takes time.
A deep sleep is an important element that affects a player's
level of hydration. "These cricket players need restorative sleep in
between practises and games. It is necessary to relax your muscles, and the best
neutral approach to do that is to have a good night's sleep. Regarding
Pakistani players' sleeping patterns, I have some reservations. To get the
necessary level of fitness and hydration for playing international cricket,
they urgently need to enhance their sleep and rest schedules.
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