Yo-Yo test and Dexa to be part of selection criteria as BCCI increases focus on player fitness | Cricket News – Act Daily News

NEW DELHI: India’s cricket board (BCCI) have determined to extend concentrate on participant health forward of the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup, and on Sunday reintroduced the Yo-Yo check as one of many standards for the collection of the Indian nationwide crew. Besides the Yo-Yo check, Dexa (bone scan check) has additionally been made a part of the choice standards.
The BCCI took the choice in a high-profile assessment assembly in Mumbai. The assembly, which was pending since India’s semi-final exit from the T20 World Cup in November, lastly came about within the presence of BCCI president Roger Binny, honorary secretary Jay Shah, captain Rohit Sharma, coach Rahul Dravid, NCA chief VVS Laxman and selector Chetan Sharma.
“The Yo-Yo Test and Dexa will now be part of selection criteria and implemented in the customized roadmaps of the central pool of players,” the BCCI stated in a press release.
The Yo-Yo check is an cardio endurance health check which includes operating between markers positioned 20 metres aside at growing speeds. The check was launched throughout Virat Kohli’s tenure as India captain and the passing rating initially was 16.1 earlier than it was elevated to 16.5.

The problems with participant availability, workload administration and health parameters had been additionally mentioned in the course of the assembly together with the roadmap to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which might be held in India in October and November.
It was additionally determined that rising gamers might be required to play a ‘substantial home season’ to be eligible for nationwide choice.
“The emerging players will have to play a substantial domestic season to be eligible for selection to the national team,” the assertion learn.
The board additionally stated that the National Cricket Academy will work with groups within the Indian Premier League (IPL) to watch the focused Indian gamers collaborating within the Twenty20 league this yr.
“Keeping in mind the Men’s FTP and preparations for ICC CWC 2023, the NCA will work in tandem with the IPL Franchise to monitor the targeted Indian players participating in the IPL 2023,” the assertion additional added.
The health of the Indian cricketers has been a matter of concern with the likes of Deepak Chahar breaking down frequently. Premier pacer Jaspirt Bumrah, too, has been out of motion for a very long time as a result of a again damage.
(With inputs from businesses)