Fast bowler reveals he reduced sugar intake by 70% to 80% and minimised oily foods
\n KARACHI
\nPakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali has credited a strict dietary discipline and fitness routine for his resurgence in form, saying cutting sugar and fried foods has transformed his energy levels and performance.
\nIn an exclusive interview with Geo News, the Karachi Kings vice-captain opened up about the lifestyle changes that helped him regain peak fitness ahead of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season.
\nHasan, 30, revealed he reduced sugar intake by 70% to 80% and minimised oily foods over the past six months.
\n\u201cIn Pakistan, everyone eats fried parathas, and our food has too much oil and sugar,\u201d he said. \u201cBut international athletes focus on organic and fresh foods. I made those adjustments, and the difference is massive, I feel more energetic on the field, and I don\u2019t feel lethargic anymore in my daily routine, I feel fresh.\u201d
\nHassan was once known for his foodies\u2019 group with several teammates, \u201cRoti Gang\u201d, when asked if dietary discipline means they\u2019ve disbanded the Roti Gang, Hassan said that won\u2019t happen ever.
\n\u201cNo, the Roti Gang isn\u2019t finished\u2014it\u2019s eternal!\u201d he quipped. However, he stressed moderation, saying disciplined eating has been key to his improved performance.
\nHasan attributed his technical improvements to rigorous sessions at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) under the guidance of Pakistan\u2019s coaching staff.
\n\u201cI identified flaws in my bowling, worked on my basics, and modified or remodified a few things,\u201d he explained. \u201cSimultaneously, I focused on my diet and injury management, which collectively made a big impact.\u201d
\nHis efforts paid off with strong performances in the National T20 Cup and PSL, re-establishing him as a leading fast bowler. The right-arm pacer, who debuted in PSL as an emerging player with Peshawar Zalmi, called the league a \u201cgame-changer\u201d for Pakistani cricket.
\n\u201cPSL is a massive brand that has groomed so many players,\u201d he said. \u201cDomestic cricket built my foundation, and PSL polished me. Playing alongside and against top international stars from the beginning made my transition to international cricket smoother.\u201d
\nHe emphasised the importance of domestic cricket for players out of favour, recalling how he fought his way back into the national team through strong first-class performances.
\n\u201cWhen you\u2019re dropped, domestic cricket is your only path back,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve been through that phase, and it\u2019s where you prove yourself again.\u201d
\nAs Karachi Kings\u2019 vice-captain, Hasan said he is learning from captain David Warner but is open to leading the side in the future.
\n\u201cIf I\u2019m ever considered for captaincy, I\u2019ll embrace it with both hands,\u201d he said. \u201cRight now, I\u2019m gaining valuable experience under Warner\u2019s leadership.\u201d
\nFans have also noticed a more composed Hasan Ali, who was usually very jolly on and off the field, this season- a shift he attributes to added responsibilities as a senior player and father of two daughters.
\n\u201cWith time, you evolve,\u201d he said. \u201cI still enjoy fun moments, but as a senior player and vice-captain, I understand the need for professionalism. Fatherhood has also made me more responsible.\u201d
\nDespite personal milestones, Hasan said team success remains his priority in PSL 10.
\n\u201cEvery player has individual goals, I also want to be the best bowler, but the team\u2019s performance matters most,\u201d he said.
\nWith Pakistan\u2019s next international assignments looming, Hasan aims to carry his PSL form into national duties.
\n\u201cI\u2019m 30, far from finished,\u201d he asserted. \u201cI want to contribute more to Pakistan, but I know selection depends on performance. My job is to keep delivering.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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