Updated on November 29, 2023 | 01:38 PM UTC
Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, NBA star LeBron James, Olympian Michael Phelps, golfer Tiger Woods and other top athletes have worn mysterious wristbands during games, leaving fans curious. Let’s learn more about these bands and the benefits they bring to players.
Virat Kohli, LeBron James (Source: X)
Virat Kohli is one of the greatest batsmen in the game. Apart from his impressive performance with the bat, Virat has also put in a lot of effort in terms of fitness. During his tenure as captain, he made fitness a key criterion for selection in the Indian team. During the World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand, Kohli wore a black strap, which left fans curious. Not just Virat, several other cricketers like Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav and Mohammed Siraj also Have all worn this band.
So what exactly are these mysterious bands, and what benefits do they bring to players? These bands are basically fitness tracking devices. The cricketers wear Whoop brand of straps. The band tracks the stress players put on their bodies and their recovery process. As professional athletes, athletes need to track every activity to maintain optimal health and avoid stress-related injuries. These wristbands help athletes monitor their stress, recovery, cardiovascular stress and sleep. Not only cricketers but athletes from different sports also wear these fitness bands. The straps are also worn by NBA star LeBron James, Olympian Michael Phelps and golfer Tiger Woods, among other top athletes.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is currently resting. Kohli performed well in the ODI World Cup and ended the tournament as the run-scorer, but he failed to lead India to victory in the World Cup, with Australia beating the Men in Blue in the summit clash. The ace batsman was rested during the T20I series against Australia. Kohli is likely to return for the Test series against South Africa in December.