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Indian Cricketers Turning To Weight-Loss Injections To Look Leaner Online? Report Raises Questions Over Fitness Pressure
24htopnews | August 11, 2026 2:09 AM CST

Fitness has become a major part of modern cricket. Players are expected to be strong and agile on the field, but they are also constantly seen in photographs, training videos and social media posts.

Mumbai, August 10: Several Indian cricketers are reportedly turning to weight-loss injections to maintain a leaner look on social media and in front of cameras. A recent report has raised questions over the fitness pressure which the players are facing. As per reports from , that some Indian players, including those associated with the Indian Premier League (IPL), may be using such drugs without necessarily having a medical need for them.

The claims are based on unnamed sources and have not been independently verified. The report also does not mention the name of the players allegedly using these medicines.

Why Appearance Is Becoming Important

Fitness has become a major part of modern cricket. Players are expected to be strong and agile on the field, but they are also constantly seen in photographs, training videos and social media posts.


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