READ: Passing Yo-Yo test a must to get into the Indian team

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri has made it clear that passing the Yo-Yo test, a basic level of aerobic endurance prescribed by the Indian team management, is mandatory to make it into the Indian team.

Rahul mentioned that all players need to meet those parameters even if they happen to be in-form or just out of injury break. The BCCI CEO told IndianExpress, 

“The captain, coach and chief selector, along with the other members of the selection committee in consultation with the support staff (trainer and physio), have set the parameters. The fitness parameters set by the team management for athletes to be eligible for selection are non-negotiable.”

He also stated that Virat Kohli’s men are told to attain the basic scores but the fitness bar will be raised in the due course of time.

“On the yo-yo scale, the grade needed to be achieved is 16.1, which is the minimum standard set for an elite international sportsman. The players have been informed of such parameters and most current players have already achieved this standard. In case of any exceptions, we’ve given them sufficient time to raise their fitness levels.”

Johri also said that Indian cricketers, who were picked for Sri Lanka series and who now are a part of the Australia series have cleared the Yo-Yo Test as per the requirements of the team management.
 

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