Out-of favour Team India opener cricketer Prithvi Shaw has failed a yo-yo test managed recently at the National Cricket Academy. Although, the results will not affect his selection for this Indian Premier League (IPL 2022). Shaw remains allowed to participate in the T20 league despite the failure of the yo-yo test.
According to the recent report in PTI, Shaw secured less than 15 on the yo-yo test, and a player needs to score 16.5 to clear the test. The opener has not performed for India since the team toured Sri Lanka last year. A source was quoted as telling by the news agency:
“If Prithvi is not being repeatedly considered, then perhaps his fitness standards aren’t up to the mark, as in what is expected of a Team India player.”
On the impact the test outcome will have on Shaw’s participation in the IPL 2022, the source clarified:
These are just fitness information. It doesn’t stop Prithvi from playing for DC in IPL, and it’s just a fitness parameter and not the be-all and end-all.”
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Shaw appears set to open the innings in the IPL for Delhi Capitals. It is possible to partner David Warner at the top of the order once the Aussie is ready for selection for the tournament.
Hardik Pandya passes the yo-yo test
The reports also stated that the all-rounder Hardik Pandya passed the test with flying colours. The BCCI managed a general assessment of the players, and Pandya has given a good account of himself. The 28-year-old will skipper Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2022.
A BCCI source informed PTI about Pandya:
“Fitness test clearance is only for those who are coming back from injury. In the case of Hardik, it was about getting a general fitness assessment going into the gruelling IPL season. He is an asset and one needed to check his current fitness standards.”
The source added that the Pandya did not need to bowl at the NCA to prove his fitness but still did so. He added:
“He didn’t need to bowl at NCA but he has bowled for a considerable time and in the range of 135 kmph. On the second day, he crossed the yo-yo test with flying colours with a 17-plus score, which is much above the cut-off level.”
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