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| Hardik Pandeya |
It was first introduced under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, and the Yo-Yo test has re-entered the selection criteria, with BCCI making it mandatory for players. The decision seems to have been taken in the wake of the Indian cricket team's recent poor performances. Even though breaking into the team will be more challenging for many players, as passing the Yo-Yo test will become mandatory, some players still have regularly aced it.
Per the Board of Control for Cricket in India's recent guidelines, a player must attain a score of 16.5 to pass the Yo-Yo test.
Every player available for selection will have to go through this mandatory trial from time to time. It is a 2-km time circuit trial that tests the players' endurance and speed.
The fitness test is also harder on fast bowlers than on other players. Because of their role and the demand of the game, fast bowlers have to complete the test in a better time than other players like wicket-keepers, batters, and spinners.
Several Indian players have managed to perform well in the Yo-Yo Test. Back in the day, players like Mayank Dagar, Manish Pandey, and Karun Nair went past the 19-point mark in the test, as per PTI. From the current squad, Kohli has done well in the Yo-Yo Test. Kohli has also breached the 19-point mark in the past.
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