Indian team’s star batsman Virat Kohli has passed the yo-yo test before the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. Kohli gave this information by posting a story on his Instagram. Meanwhile, Kohli also revealed how much he scored in this test. Indian players need to score at least 17.1 to pass the yo-yo test. Ahead of the Asia Cup, the upcoming Indian team’s camp is set up in Alur, Bangalore, where it is mandatory for all players to take the yo-yo test. BCCI recently announced the 17-player squad for this tournament.
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Virat Kohli posted a picture on his Instagram story after completing the yo-yo test, writing, ‘Happy to complete the yo-yo test amidst the dangerous cones. 17.2 tons.’
Virat Kohli has scored 17.2 in this yo-yo test, the results of other players are yet to be declared.
Best performance of Indian players in Yo-Yo Test
When it comes to the record of Indian players in the history of Yo-Yo Test, Virat Kohli has scored 19 runs each, along with Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. While Manish Pandya has scored 19.2 and uncapped player Mayank Dagar has scored 19.3. On the other hand, Jammu and Kashmir cricketer Ahmed Bande has the highest Yo-Yo Test score for India. This player scored 19.4 in this test in 2018.
Who to watch in the Asia Cup squad?
Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, who are returning from injury, will be seen the most during this yo-yo test. At the same time, Jasprit Bumrah, who is back on the Ireland tour, and the famous Krishna will also have to clear the test.
According to a report, the top players have been put through a 13-day fitness program in which their entire body, including blood, will be tested. Meanwhile, if he is not able to meet the prescribed standards, his difficulties may increase. Parameters that will be checked include lipid profile, blood sugar (fasting and PP), uric acid, calcium, vitamin B12 and D, creatinine, testosterone. Sometimes Dexa test is also done. This is a type of scan to check bone density. BCCI does not want to take any risk regarding the fitness of the players ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup.