When it comes to test cricket you will agree that it requires longer endurance. In this format, performance is measured against a lot of parameters apart from runs scored. Indian cricketer and Fast&Up brand ambassador, Mayank Agarwal, caught everyone’s attention with his impressive maiden double ton as India extended their dominance over South Africa. Furthermore, his impressive form has been carried over to Domestic cricket as he just notched up a ton against India A in another smashing performance.
His commendable form in the past two seasons had proved his ability to score big runs when the pressure is on. But with South Africa 2019 Test tour of India, he has joined the league of the premier batsman in India by scoring his maiden double ton with eye-catching finesse and power. Following that up with another century, he proved he isn’t a one-hit-wonder but a consistently remarkable athlete that the world should take notice of.
However this smashing performance is not the consequence of spontaneity, but 15 years of dedication to mastering his skills, fitness, and nutrition. After all, according to Mayank indispensable part of his performance is his focus on fitness and choice of nutrition. So let’s take an overview of his recent performances and how he has contributed immensely to the squad with the flair of his bat.
Before his call up to the Indian Test Team, Mayank was already among the top performers in Indian Domestic cricket by emerging as the highest run-getter in 2017-18. He amassed 1,160 runs at an astonishing average of 105.45 in the Ranji Trophy which helped Karnataka reach the semi-finals. Mayank carried on this form into the Vijay Hazare Trophy and was the highest run-getter with 723 runs at a whopping average of 90.23. He was the chief architect in Karnataka’s title-winning run as they beat Saurashtra in the finals to lift their third Vijay Hazare Trophy. In doing so, Mayank Agarwal broke the record for the most runs in an Indian Domestic Season across all formats.
Mayank’s hard work at the domestic and India A level, finally resulted in a call up to the Indian Test team during the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar series in Australia. He opened the batting for India in the boxing day Test match and scored a gritty 76, which was the highest score by an Indian batsman on debut in Australia, and the second-highest score by an Indian opener on debut in an overseas Test. He followed that up with another fine knock of 42 in the second innings at Melbourne and an aggressive 77 in the Sydney Test match. 
Mayank scored a marvelous double century against South Africa, in tandem with a stunning partnership with Rohit Sharma, he impressed everyone watching to create unforgettable innings. The double century came off only 358 balls which goes to prove his ability to strike aggressively as well as with deftness.
Continuing his impeccable form onto Domestic Cricket Mayank Agarwal smashed another ton to add to his repertoire as he hit another century against Team A. It was yet another showcase of Mayank’s skill and it was clear to see the influence of both Rahul Dravid and Virendra Sehwag on his game. Indeed, it was a delight to watch.
Mayank Agarwal has been consistently performing and has proven his worthiness on the squad. Again, his dedication to the sport and its mastery of nutrition, fitness, and skill have led him here. Elite athletes, like Mayank, have chosen Fast&Up to fuel their sport with tailored active nutrition. It is this attention to detail, to every aspect of the sport, that has led to his consistent form. Fuel the athlete in you with Fast&Up.
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