Rahkeem Cornwall, who is commonly referred to as the ‘heaviest’ player in professional cricket, is a man who frequently draws fans’ attention whenever he joins the pitch. The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023 player for the Barbados Royals from the West Indies was trying to take a risky single on the first ball of the innings but ended up being quite a distance from the crease. To achieve the over 200 run threshold, Cornwall’s team needed to score runs quickly, but the big man wasn’t quick between the wickets in the early stages of the chase.
Due to his girth, Cornwall, an all-rounder for the West Indies national cricket team, frequently provokes debate among fans. Many cricket commentators, former sportsmen, and experts have given Rahkeem insightful advice on how to properly manage his weight. The all-rounder does look to be struggling at this stage in his career, despite claims that he is “eating right,”
In an interview with ESPNCricinfo, Cornwall said, “I can’t change my body structure. I can’t say that I’m too tall or too big. Everybody is not going to be short, everybody is not going to be slim. All I can do is go out there, back myself and show my skill. There’s no doubt about it I am a big guy, but I have to put in work. I don’t really get too bogged down and lazy about it. I spend a lot of time on my fitness. Try to eat properly,”
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