One of the most common questions I get asked about cricket nutrition is: "what should I eat on playing days?"
While there is a simple template, it's a difficult question to answer. Players have different nutritional needs and play longer or shorter versions of the games. That said, there are certain things everyone can do to make sure they are getting the right fuel at the right time.

After a long break the Select XI is back. Here is the final side:

Harrowdrive Select XI

1. Aqeel Iqbal (Opening Batter, Leg Spinner, Pakistan)
2. Jamie Dell (Opening Batter, Wicketkeeper, England)
3. Chris Briody (Batter, Australia)
4. Utkarsh Somaiya (Batter, Medium Swing Bowler, Australia)
5. Rajarshi Dasgupta (Batter, Medium Swing Bowler, Australia)

You know the importance of good nutrition on your cricket, but are you tired of the complexities eating rules? Here are some simple strategies laid out in a simple fashion. More or less.

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• Eat more healthy fats. Fat has a bad rap. Fats from nuts, fish oil, flax, avocados and olive oil have proven health benefits, including body fat loss.

Purpose: To practice picking up and returning the ball on the run in the deep.
Description: The coach (c) rolls the ball so the fielder has to run around the boundary, pick up and return the ball. This can be done using any fielding technique (long barrier, two hand pickup, crow hop, etc). The fielder then runs across to the other side. Repeat until all fielders have moved across and back.