The experienced batsman breaks down key drills to help you reach peak physical condition ahead of the start of any season
Shuttle runs
A lot of my training last summer during lockdown was on a rugby pitch using the 22-yard line as my wicket. I would run a two six times, with 30 seconds in between. That's an over of running twos. Try to think about what you need to be fit for on a cricket pitch and replicate that in your training as much as you can.
Back it up
I try to do a lot of stretches. They will be very rotational based. It is about relating the exercise to your performance. Buy two exercise bands, one for your legs and another for the upper body. They cost about £2 each. Tie one to a door and rotate round to create resistance. Batters need to have strength in their legs and rotate with strength.
Leg day
As a batter, lunging is a brilliant one because that is how you move at the crease. Also, squatting, explosive jumps and quick feet are the kind of bodyweight exercises that anyone can do in their own lounge. You can translate them straight away onto a cricket pitch. They are basic bodyweight exercises.
Cable chop variations
Anything that you're pushing your muscles through the movements is really essential. This is another exercise where a band is invaluable. Just rotating side to side with resistance makes a difference. Planks with rotations have a similar effect. A lot of people focus on the strength side but you also need to be flexible enough to swing a bat.
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