From Wearing the Canadian Jersey to Shaping Elite Cricketers: Shaheed Keshvani’s Cricket Journey

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Former Canadian international cricketer Shaheed Keshvani joins me to discuss his evolution from player to high-performance coach and strength and conditioning specialist.Shaheed reflects on representing Canada, the sacrifices his father made for his career, the realities of associate cricket and the transition from competing internationally to preparing the next generation of elite athletes.We also explore his coaching experiences across Nepal Cricket, GT20 Canada, the Abu Dhabi T10, USA Cricket and Major League Cricket; his work with international cricketers and NHL athletes; and the science behind strength, conditioning, fielding, recovery and psychological preparation.From developing young North American cricketers to building trust with established international players, Shaheed explains what modern high-performance coaching truly requires.

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