Kevin Pietersen urges Prithvi Shaw to follow the fitness path of Sarfaraz Khan: 'Can someone show Prithvi this, please?'

Impressed by the physical transformation made by Sarfaraz Khan, former England captain Kevin Pietersen lauded the individual and cited his example to Prithvi Shaw, encouraging him to follow the same path. Gearing up for a long domestic season ahead, Sarfaraz has reportedly lost 17 kg and has worked his way to gain ideal match fitness.

Despite being a consistent performer in the domestic circuit, Sarfaraz Khan has been at the end of criticism for not cutting out an image of a fit cricketer. But, with the rapid transition he has made, he has certainly silenced his detractors questioning his weight. The acclaim from Pietersen further reflects the hard work the batter has put in.

“Outstanding effort, young man! Huge congrats, and I’m sure it’s going to lead to better and more consistent performances on the field. I love the time you’ve spent reorganising your priorities! LFG! 🚀Can someone show Prithvi this, please? It can be done! Strong body, strong mind," Pietersen tweeted on Monday afternoon.

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Outstanding effort, young man! Huge congrats and I’m sure it’s going to lead to better and more consistent performances on the field. I love the time you’ve spent reorganising your priorities!
LFG! 🚀
Can someone show Prithvi this please?
It can be done!
Strong body, strong… https://t.co/U6KbUXlfVf

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) July 21, 2025

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Sarfaraz was surprisingly snubbed from the Indian squad picked for the ongoing Test series in England. Many experts have questioned the call made by the selectors, stating that Khan may have bossed the game on the batting-friendly surfaces provided in the series so far and rendered an additional solidity in the batting order. Moreover, the collapses India suffered in the series have left fans dwelling on the alternate reality that might have transpired had he been a part of the team.

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