By Devi Poojari
February 16, 2026
The star wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan, who made history with his recent innings, alludes to a lifestyle of fitness with occasional treats while on a break. Learn all about his diet, cheat meals, favourite foods and food quirks.
With a combination of speed, endurance and reflex training, Ishan focusses on honing his abilities as a way of translating them to on-field performances.
Ensuring that everyday meals include portions of chicken, salads, fish and eggs aid with sustenance and recovery.
The idea of consuming a sustainable and balanced diet means that Ishan’s meals feature complex carbs such as quinoa, sweet potatoes, brown rice and oats.
Good fats such as nut butters, seeds and avocado provide the energy required for long hours of training and braving harsh weather conditions.
Fluid intake at periodic intervals help restore essential minerals and salts in the body that are lost during perspiration—thus preventing cramps and fatigue.
Fellow player Suryakumar Yadav had once divulged that Ishan’s indulgence comes with a rather odd blend of elements—a bun dipped in ice cream with a dab of Nando’s hot sauce, topped with a scoop of chocolate ice cream.
While a typical breakfast for the cricketer includes eggs or a high protein smoothie, his lunch and dinner are similar in choices of vegetables, paneer, yoghurt and animal protein.