Ben Duckett attributes run scoring to improved fitness regime
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Ben Duckett scored 113 runs off 99 balls in a recent Test match, marking his first Test century in over a year. The opening batsman credits his fitness improvements and a four-week boot camp for his current form, expressing a desire to continue performing at a high level as he ages. His contributions have been evident throughout the series, with substantial performances in the early matches leading up to this one.
- •Duckett scored 113 runs in a recent Test match.
- •He followed a four-week boot camp to enhance his fitness.
- •This marks his first Test century in over a year.
- •Duckett aims to maintain high performance as his career progresses.
- •His performances have been strong throughout the current series.
- 7:21 PMThe Guardian Sport — Ben Duckett says shedding pounds has helped him pile on runs for England
"Opening batsman credits fitness regime for form in heat Duckett stepped away from nets for four-week bootcamp After scoring his first Test century for more than a year Ben Duckett revealed that shedding some weight has helped him to pile on the runs, with a post-winter fitness regime catapulting him into the summer in form that was glimpsed in the first two games of the series and has been obvious in the third. “It’s an area of my career where I haven’t necessarily helped myself or been great at,” he said, after scoring a 99-ball 113 on his home ground. “The biggest thing is I’m not getting any younger and I want to keep doing this, to keep having days like this, for as long as I possibly can.” Continue reading...
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