Had to lose weight to look fit in YOYO test
While sharing a video on CSK’s Twitter handle, he told that ‘During Under-19, my weight had become 117 kg. It took me a lot of hard work to look fit in the YOYO test and lose weight and tighten my skin. It was the time of 2020, when I got completely fit.
Notices not given in Under-19 World Cup due to obesity
he told that Ignored him for Under-19 World Cup had gone. After this he felt the need to lose weight. I was heartbroken because of obesity during my under-19 days. But I never gave up and this always motivated me to move forward and lose weight.
The work of ‘waterboy’ was available in place of cricketer
Thekshana says that in the year 2017-18, I was part of the Under-19 team, but I did not get a chance to play. because many times I had failed the fitness test, In 2019 me for 10 games in three day matches had to be a water boy, I knew that if I failed, I would have to carry water bottles again. But I didn’t give up and kept faith in myself. That’s why I am here in front of you today in 2022.
Follow Strict Diet for Weight Loss
To reduce her weight, Thikshana followed a strict diet. He avoided rice for months. He used to spend all his time running and working out in the gym. By 2022, Dikshana had lost 22 kg. He improved his YOYO test from 16.1 to 19.2 and reduced his two km sprint time from 10.1 minutes to 8.28 minutes.
Thekshana told in the video that ‘In the year 2020, I spoke to Ajanta Mendis and MS Dhoni. I was with CSK as a net bowler last year. Never thought that they would bid for me this year and give me a chance to play.