Rohit Sharma to Undergo Yo-Yo and Bronco Tests Ahead of Australia Tour

According to a report in the Times of India, Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma will visit the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on September 13 to undergo fitness tests.

"Yes, Rohit will be at the BCCI's CoE from September 13 for fitness tests. He will be based here for two-three days and will also practice at the facility to fine-tune his preparations for the Australia white-ball tour in November," a source told TOI.

"With the CoE also staging the Duleep Trophy final at its main ground (A) from September 11-15, Rohit will undergo fitness tests and train at a different ground at the same facility," the source added.

Rohit Sharma Set for Fitness Tests Before Australia Tour

Rohit Sharma will not only take the Yo-Yo test but will also go through the newly added Bronco test, as the BCCI plans to bring this rugby-style fitness test into their assessments.

Some reports have suggested that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli might turn out for India A in the three-match ODI series against Australia A. This series could serve as good practice for both of them before the main ODI series against Australia, which starts on October 19 in Perth.

Manoj Tiwary Feels Rohit May Struggle with New Bronco Fitness Test

Rohit hasn’t played any international match since the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on March 9. His last appearance in any game was during the IPL, when he played for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings.

Earlier, former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary said that Rohit might struggle to pass the Bronco Test.

"You know, the Bronco Test will be one of the toughest fitness test parameters that has been introduced by Indian cricket. But the only question is, why now? Why not when your new head coach got the assignment from the very first series? Whose idea is it? Who introduced this? Who enforced this Bronco Test a few days back? So it is a question for which I don't have an answer, but the observation says that it is going to be difficult for Rohit Sharma if he doesn't work really hard on his fitness. And I think he will be stopped at the Bronco Test," Tiwary told Crictracker.

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