New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to India's T20I squad for the New Zealand series after nearly four years away from the format has brought the spotlight back on the demands of fast bowling and the preparation required to remain competitive at the highest level.

Nutritionist Shah Fahad, Founder and CEO of Alpha Human, a personalised nutrition company, has worked with the Indian pacer for the past five to six years, supporting the nutritional aspect of his preparation. According to a press release, his work focuses on aligning dietary guidance with an athlete's individual requirements, training schedule, food preferences and performance goals.

Fast bowlers face considerable workloads during training sessions and matches, m...