“He Was Overweight by 4 Kgs” - BCCI to Introduce New Fitness Tests Amid Clash with Own Staff After ENG vs IND 2026 Series
The board is replacing the Yo-Yo test with the Bronco shuttle and setting uniform benchmarks after injuries, cramps and inconsistent clearances drew concern.
- The BCCI is standardizing fitness testing at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru following concerns about inconsistent benchmarks and physical performance issues during the England tour.
- Following Adrian Le Roux's appointment last year, the Board replaced the Yo-Yo Test with the Bronco Test; however, the Centre of Excellence evaluated players against varying standards, giving senior cricketers more comfortable targets.
- Harshit Rana was left out after the third T20I against England for exceeding medical weight limits at 97 kilograms; he has since reduced his weight to 94 kilograms and is expected to receive clearance soon.
- The Board instructed physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain to enforce strict fitness assessments regardless of player seniority. "Kamlesh has been told that he shouldn't worry about any player's stature and flag anything that he doesn't find satisfactory."
- New fitness requirements mandate a fixed Bronco Test target time of 5.15 to 5.20 minutes, with players required to complete a two-kilometre run in nine to 10 minutes to be considered fit for selection.
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