Pollard on fitness, discipline, family

Kieron Pollard tells John Sarkar, writing in Mail Today, about his fitness regime, and, among other things, how fatherhood has changed his approach to batting.

Pollard understands that in his business, the difference between success and failure is a fit body and mind. He is almost brutal in his training, spending an extra hour or two at the nets long after his team mates are back in the dressing room. He focuses on practical skills, not mirror muscles. “ Optimal fitness is not about sporting a six pack. They only look good on TV or the beach,” he says. “ I concentrate on what I need. A lot of sprints for speed, with timers. I try to improve on my times. For agility, I do shuttles with turning, staggered running and instant changes of directions.”