Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan, who was often sidelined from selection due to fitness concerns, has now shed 17 kg and shared photos of his dramatic transformation, which quickly went viral on the internet.
Strict Diet Behind Sarfaraz Khan’s Stunning Transformation, Reveals Father
The transformation took the internet by storm, as the cricketer reportedly lost 17 kg in just two months. A few months ago, speaking to Hindustan Times, Sarfaraz Khan’s father, Naushad Khan, revealed that his son had been following a strict diet.
"We have controlled our diet a lot. We have stopped eating roti, rice, etc. We haven't eaten roti or rice at home for 1 to 1.5 months. We eat broccoli, carrots, cucumber, salad, and green vegetable salad. Along with that, we eat grilled fish, grilled chicken, boiled chicken, boiled egg, etc. We are also having green tea and green coffee."
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No Sugar, No Roti: Sarfaraz Khan Drops 10 Kg in Just 1.5 Months
Naushad Khan further added that Sarfaraz has been working extremely hard to lose weight, eliminating sugar and bakery items from his diet. He noted that Sarfaraz had already lost 10 kg within the first 1.5 months.
"We also eat avocados. There are sprouts also. But the main thing is that we have stopped eating roti and rice. We have stopped eating sugar. We have stopped eating maida (flour) and bakery items. He has almost lost 10 kg within 1.5 months. He is working on reducing his weight even further."
The transformation instantly caught the attention of fans online. One fan summed up the sentiment perfectly:
He was mocked.
He was doubted.
“Too fat for India,” they said.
But Sarfaraz Khan didn’t reply — he worked.
He transformed.
Many fans praised his dedication and expressed hope that he would make a strong comeback to the national team.
Though dropped from the Indian squad earlier, Sarfaraz recently featured in the India ‘A’ team, delivering notable performances in unofficial Tests. Since making his Test debut in February 2024 against England, he has played six matches for India in the longest format, scoring 371 runs at an average of 37.10 with one test century.
