Moin calls on athletes to make best use of lockdown period

ISLAMABAD: The 1992 World Cup-winning team wicketkeeper Moin Khan is amongst those optimists who believes that an active athlete can make the best use of isolation period by even emerging fitter and ready for international commitments when lockdown would be over.

In an exclusive talk with ‘The News’ on as how the cricketers and all other national and international athletes residing in Pakistan can keep themselves ready and fit for good for busy days ahead, Moin Khan said that athletes should grab this opportunity to keep themselves even fitter and more energetic. “Look like every Muslim I have a firm belief that Almighty Allah will help us come out of this lockdown and will help us overcome virus pandemic. I suggest to all those national and international athletes including cricketers to make the best use of these days and work even harder on their fitness. With very little to do staying at home, the time should be diverted to make themselves physical fit. They can do that by following the guidelines of respective boards, federations and experts who are qualified trainers or staff to guide on training. Majority of international players who have trained previously with experts know well what to do and how to make themselves fit. What however is required is to devote maximum time for the purpose.”

Quetta Gladiators head coach said Babar Azam’s recent video was worth watching. “Babar’s fitness video and some of other experts clips appeared on social media are very informative as what to do while staying at home. Since these leading cricketers have already been told as what to do to stay fit and ready, they use the right and prescribed fitness technique. All others should follow experts.”

Moin Khan called on cricketer to follow government and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) instructions on keeping distance and following the lockdown. “Though every citizen life is important, our athletes and cricketers are precious commodities. They should make sure they keep distance and follow all the guidelines set forth by the government and concerned authorities.”

To a question on his activities in a period of lockdown the former Pakistan cricket captain said his academy and other cricket activities had come down to standstill. “Like every Pakistan and of course others around the world, I am restricted to home for most of time. I am also utilizing this time helping my son Azam Khan in his effort to get trimmer and fitter.”