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I messed up my lower back during a local T20 because I thought basic running and push-ups were enough to keep me safe. Turns out when you twist hard while bowling without proper core training, the body just gives up. The pain kept me off the field for two months. Only after that did I start looking into planks, stability ball work, and rotational exercises. Wish I knew this earlier, could’ve saved myself a lot of frustration.
That sounds familiar. I had a similar issue, but it hit my obliques after too much batting practice without any core prep. What worked for me was mixing planks with medicine ball throws and a ton of single-leg balance drills. I noticed my fielding also improved because my stability got better. If you’re curious, I found some solid breakdowns of exercises and diet balance at https://www.kulfiy.com/how-to-train-like-a-pro-cricketer-fitness-diet-and-drills/ — not complicated stuff, but it keeps me from overthinking the routine.
It’s funny how the body sometimes holds up under pressure for hours, then suddenly one small awkward move can change everything. That kind of unpredictability feels like playing a slot machine — you never know if you’ll walk away feeling great or if the next spin takes you out for weeks. Makes the whole thing both thrilling and nerve-racking at the same time.
