Why Pakistan Cricket Has a Fitness Problem w/ Shehzar Mohammad (Trainer & Ex-Cricketer)

Why Pakistan Cricket Has a Fitness Problem w/ Shehzar Mohammad (Trainer & Ex-Cricketer)

Author: Backward Point July 2, 2026 Duration: 1:12:59

Shehzar Mohammad is a former first class cricketer who represented PIA and Sindh. He has transitioned his career as a strength and conditioning coach, working with players including Shan Masood, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Azam Khan, and most recently the Hyderabad Kingsmen during the PSL.You can find Shehzar here:https://www.instagram.com/smfcrickettraining/💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast 0:00 - Early days & The Mohammad family legacy5:11 - The cost of coming from a cricketing family in Pakistan 10:42 - Transitioning & creating his own lane as a fitness trainer 17:33 - Where Pakistan cricketers stand in fitness & what PCB needs to do22:20 - The problem with Pakistan's fast bowlers26:26 - Shehzar on Shaheen Afridi's gym video 29:20 - PCB's absurd fitness test & professionalism in Pakistan cricket 32:44 - Working with Azam Khan & cricketer's off season37:29 - The importance of nutrition and diet in training 42:30 - What club cricketers can do to improve their fitness 53:44 - What cricketers should do for recovert post match 55:28 - Fitness plans for fast bowlers & M. Ali Daisy's professionalism 55:48 - Difference between foreign players & Pakistan players and working with Kingsmen1:02:28 - 3 exercises cricketers should & should not do, yo-yo test1:04:09 - Nutrition mistakes cricketers make, fasting in ramadan, sleep 1:05:24 - Stories about Hanif Mohammed 1:10:08 - Where to find Shehzar🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack.com🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z📧 For inquiries and collaborations: queries@backwardpointpod.com📱 Follow Us on Socials:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod🐦 Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/point_backward📌 About the Podcast:Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of cricket with hot takes, current affairs think pieces, and discussions you won’t want to miss!


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