IPL 2025: KKR star Manish Pandey shares his Diet Chart, credits Army Background for Fitness and Discipline

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KKR star Manish Pandey has shared the secret behind his love for cricket. The Indian batter is a seasoned campaigner who spoke in a Knight Riders show named 'Train Like a Knight'.

The seasoned batter, known for his fluent stroke play and sharp reflexes in the field, attributed much of his fitness discipline to his early upbringing.

"Being from an army background, it helped me as a kid because we had the opportunity to play a lot of different sports back then. So, that really helped me as a kid to have that early foundation of the kind of fitness," Pandey noted.

He further elaborated on his training plan, emphasizing a balanced and goal-oriented approach to fitness.

"I keep it very simple, try and stick to my goals, which is two strength and two cardio sessions in a week," he said, offering fans a practical template for structuring their own workouts."

Manish Pandey Diet Plan

Nutrition also plays a key role in Pandey's daily routine. The 35-year-old cricketer revealed he prefers keeping breakfast light to ensure an efficient start to his day.

"I'm not a big breakfast eater. My typical breakfast would contain eggs and porridge because I can start my workout immediately after an hour or so."

"For my afternoon meals, I go a little heavy because I feel I've finished my gym. Then I can set myself for an evening sport. Probably get another boiled egg or something there. And a little bit of curd to accompany the whole thing," he added.

The show's host also touched upon the evolution of sports nutrition, pointing out the benefits of high-protein curd enriched with 25 grams of protein and free of added sugars. Pandey acknowledged the value of such foods, saying, "Any kind of meal I'm having, either it's rice, dal, there must be curd in it. It's obviously good for the gut, especially during the summers, to make one feel nice and light."

To support his post-match recovery, Pandey turns to supplementary sources like flax seeds and fish oil, citing their high omega-3 content and their overall benefits for body health and recovery.