Cameron Green has been taking a special diet with the help of the RCB Executive chef due to the limited number of food options suitable for people suffering from such conditions. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Cameron Green has been in fine form in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and putting out his best for the team despite battling with an irreversible chronic kidney disease which forces him to follow a special diet and routine to be able to play cricket.
Cameron Green has been taking a special diet with the help of the RCB Executive chef due to the limited number of food options suitable for people suffering from such conditions.
Cameron Green feels ‘very lucky’ the way last minute trade to RCB turned out
The last time Cameron Green was in India, he spent the ODI World Cup in and out of the Australian playing XI. At first, he took the place of injured Travis Head. Later, when Mitchell Marsh had to return home for a personal reason and when Glenn Maxwell was ruled out due to concussion, Green stepped in against England.
Whatever role that was required, Cameron Green did that perfectly to help Australia’s campaign get back on track. And on November 19, Australia eventually lifted the World Cup trophy for the sixth time. In less than a week after the final, a last-minute deal meant Green found himself at the new home in the Indian Premier League when Mumbai Indians traded the Western Australian all-rounder to Royal Challenger Bengaluru for the sum of `17.50 crore.
His transfer after playing for Mumbai in his first season to Bengaluru meant he had the opportunity to share the dressing room with the giants of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Speaking very ecstatic on the same Cameron Green opened up on how he would love to contribute for RCB despite suffering from a rare chronic kidney disease. Also he opened on his diet and fitness plans to cope the disease.
I have to look after my salt and protein- Cameron Green
Cameron Green has been taking a special diet with the help of the RCB Executive chef due to the limited number of food options suitable for people suffering from such conditions. He heaped praise on the franchise for keeping him in the best shape for the tournament.
“For me, it’s sometimes challenging, especially in India. Sometimes there are limited food options and with my condition, I’ve to look after my salt and protein, I’ve gotta keep that to a minimum around cricket and then during cricket, I can slightly increase my salt volumes because I need it to play cricket.
So, it’s a bit of challenging, a bit of a changing diet that I kind of have to be pretty strict on as I wanna be able to perform on the field. But also I have to think of the long-term health risks if I don’t look after myself,” commented Cameron Green during the press conference.
He added:
“I’m very willing to do it and at the same time, RCB people have been unreal in helping me. I have got in contact with the chefs here and have got my special diet, talking directly to them and asking them exactly what I need. Having meals that are suited for me, with just enough protein, which obviously allows me to play cricket and perform well on the field but also not affecting me,”
“So also that’s reducing salt as well, So yeah, I’ve had a great experience here so far. Absolutely love the franchise as they’re looking after me beautifully. It’s been a great few weeks in India,”
Cameron Green spreads awareness about this rare kidney disorder.
RCB will now play their upcoming match in IPL 2024 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday.