Published:Aug 12, 2026, 10:25 IST Updated:Aug 12, 2026, 10:27 IST
IND Players Using Weight-Loss Injections to Be Fit Like Virat Kohli? Report Makes Big Claim
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When one sees Virat Kohli, an Indian cricketer, be it at international level or domestic or even at club level, cannot help but marvel at his physique and fitness. While Kohli took the hard route by changing his diet, some players, even at IPL level, may be looking for a shortcut
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Players Taking a Shortcut?
According to Cricblogger, not only senior players but junior ones as well are turning to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro. Kohli’s transformation from a cherubic teenager to an athlete with peak fitness is an inspiring story. But not everyone may want to take the long road
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Not Just Cricketers
“This is being seen as a shortcut to weight loss, alongside regular workouts. That is why some cricketers are opting for it. Even the Bollywood stars are into it,” a
What Are These Drugs?
These are GLP-1-based medicines that doctors prescribe for patients with diabetes. But they can also be used as weight management meds. Ozempic has semaglutide, that treats Type 2 diabetes. It helps cut down the appetite, slows down digestion and manages blood sugar as well. Mounjaro contains tirzepatide, which could help to improve management of blood sugar while reducing the weight. Both meds are taken via injections. But there is a downside as these drugs may possess side effects such as including vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and constipation.
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Team India’s Injury Woes
Recurrent injuries to several first-choice players have become a big headache for team management. At the moment, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana, Akash Deep, Washington Sundar and Sai Sudharsan are among the top players who are injured. The BCCI’s Center of Excellence has come under a scanner
India vs Sri Lanka Test Series
India are in Sri Lanka right now to play a two-match Test series. The opening game is in Galle and it starts on August 15. India are playing a Test in Sri Lanka for the first time since 2017 and have not lost a Test series to them since 2008. Nor have they lost a Test to Sri Lanka since 2015. The last five Tests that India played in Sri Lanka were under Kohli and they have won all. The last time they went there, Sri Lanka were whitewashed 3-0
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