Here is a list of 5 Cricketers Who Were Overweight But Still Fit To Play International Cricket:

Samit Patel

Samit Patel Being overweight can be tough sometimes, and England international cricketer Samit Patel faced the worst. Because of his extra weight, he was dropped from the 2011 World Cup squad.

Romesh Powar

Romesh Powar, a former India off-spinner, is the only Indian player to make the list. Although he had a limited role in the Indian cricket team, he was often in the spotlight because of his weight and stylish sunglasses.

Arjuna Ranatunga

Arjuna Ranatunga, the former Sri Lankan cricket captain who led his team to win the 1996 World Cup against Australia, was known for being quite heavy. His large belly didn’t stop him from hitting big shots and performing well with the ball.

Dwayne Leverock

Dwayne Leverock was one of the heaviest cricketers to play on the field, weighing 127 kg. He made the 2007 World Cup memorable by taking an amazing catch to dismiss Indian batsman Robin Uthappa. Interestingly, Leverock, a former Bermudian left-arm spinner, is also a policeman and drives a prison van.

Rahkeem Cornwall

Rahkeem Cornwall, a 6’5″ tall cricketer from the West Indies, has become a big name in world cricket after scoring 59 runs against England in a warm-up match. He is from Antigua and weighs 140 kg. People also call him the ‘Mountain Man’.