Does Rohit Sharma Pass Yo-Yo Fitness Test? India Coach's Honest Response

11.12.2023 - 08:00 sports.ndtv.com

Fitness wasn't always a selection criteria in the Indian team but with the evolution of cricket, a lot has changed. With Virat Kohli arguably being the finest example, Indian players have worked hard towards their first.

Even the introduction of the Yo-Yo test has forced the players to work on their fitness in order to get into the Indian team.

However, there also remains chatter on players like Rohit Sharma who often get people engaged in fitness debates. But, as far as India's strength and conditioning coach Ankit Kaliyar is concerned, Rohit is as fit as Kohli. "Rohit Sharma is a fit player.

He has good fitness. He looks a bit bulky but he always passes the Yo-Yo test. He is as fit as Virat Kohli. He looks like he is bulky but we have seen him on the field.

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