"A Lot Of Legends Would've Failed Yo-Yo Test": Virender Sehwag's Startling Comment

21.03.2023 - 12:17 sports.ndtv.com

After stating that weightlifting exercises play a major role in injury of the players these days, former India opener Virender Sehwag has once again made a startling comment regarding the Yo-Yo test.

Recently, the BCCI had reintroduced Yo-Yo test and Dexa (bone scan test) as mandatory part of selection process. Sehwag took a dig at the management and stated that if the Yo-Yo test would have been mandatory during his time, then many legendary players wouldn't have been a part of Team India. “There was a trend in the Indian team that if you fail Yo-Yo test, you won't get a chance.

If this was the case during our time, then a lot of legendary players wouldn't have been part of the team because they would have failed the Yo-Yo test," Sehwag told News18. “During that time, focus was on skills.

Who will win you matches: One who performs well or the one who runs better? If you want good runners, then have them run marathons, no need to play cricket.

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