Revised Daily Routine for Student Cricketer (Comeback Plan)
Goal: Maximize use of early morning + post-coaching time for physical, mental, and technical growth.
Total Commitment: ~5 hours per day (efficient, focused)
Morning Routine (4:30 AM - 7:15 AM)
4:30 AM - Wake up, water, light stretch | Wake body up gently
4:45 AM - Meditation / Visualization (1015 min) | Calm mind, set focus
5:00 AM - Shadow batting + drill (1520 min) | Build technique + intent
5:30 AM - Strength + core (push-ups, squats) | Build power + injury resistance
6:15 AM - Shower + breakfast (protein + complex carbs) | Energy for school
7:00 AM - Watch 1015 min pro batting video | Learn visually
7:30 AM - Leave for school | Ready mentally & physically
School Time (8:15 AM - 4:45 PM)
Lunch Tip: Pack a balanced meal (carbs, protein, healthy fats).
Break Time: Visualize your batting or rehearse mindset phrases ("Stay still. Play late. Trust yourself.")
Evening Routine (4:45 PM - 8:30 PM)
4:45 PM - Light snack (banana + nuts, hydration) | Energy boost for practice
5:00 PM - Cricket Coaching (5 8 PM) | Main training focus on batting drills
8:15 PM - Dinner (protein + fiber + carbs) | Recovery nutrition
Night Routine (8:30 PM - 9:45 PM)
8:45 PM - Quick journaling (progress, struggle, goals) | Mental tracking + self-belief
9:00 PM - Bed prep: turn off phone, relax | Wind down
9:30 PM - Sleep (target: 7 hrs minimum) | Crucial for growth, focus, recovery
Weekly Add-Ons
Saturday/Sunday Morning: Long batting sessions or match simulation (nets, 1v1, video-record).
Recovery: foam rolling, massage, yoga/stretch.
1 day of complete rest (mental + physical reset).
Talk to coach weekly for specific areas to improve and track progress.