New Delhi, March 29 -- As far as popular notions go, the absence of a bulging waistline is immediately associated with being fit. Walk into a room with a belly that announces your arrival before the rest of you, and chances are people will question your lack of fitness. Then along comes Shimron Hetmyer, the West Indian and Rajasthan Royals cricketer, who set a new world record by hitting 19 sixes in a single tournament at the just-concluded ICC T20 World Cup. Beyond his batting, he showcased impressive athleticism in the field by pulling off multiple catches, including three in the Super Eight clash against India.

The catch that got rid of Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav required Hetmyer to take a few steps backwards, jump up and reach h...