Old video of Virat Kohli explaining Yo-Yo Test to Indian PM Narendra Modi resurfaces

 Old video of Virat Kohli explaining Yo-Yo Test to Indian PM Narendra Modi resurfaces

Narendra Modi, Virat Kohli (Image Credit: Twitter)

On January 1, the Indian Cricket Board brought back Yo-Yo Test to judge the fitness of the players. For the unversed, the players used to give their fitness Test. However, the Test was scrapped during the COVID-19 times as the players used to live in strict bio-bubbles. Now, with the threat of the disease pretty much neutralized, the Tests have returned. It has made a comeback due to a series of player injuries last year.

In quite a few instances, players used to get injured after playing only one or two games. The National Cricket Academy (NCA) was criticized for not following proper procedures before handing out fitness certificates to players. Now, they have been assigned to monitor India players’ fitness during the Indian T20 League 2023. Meanwhile, an old video of Virat Kohli explaining the importance to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In the conversation between the two in 2022, the former said that the Yo-Yo Test is important for him. The right-hander added that fitness levels in India are low compared to globally.

“This Test was very important from fitness point of view. If we talk about global fitness level, our fitness level is still low compared to other teams and we want to take it up, which is a basic requirement,” Kohli told PM Modi.
The 2008 U19 World Cup winner further added that if he failed the Test, even he wouldn’t be available for selection.
“I’m the one who goes to run first and this is the condition that if I fail that I am also not available for selection. It is important to set that culture and it will lead to improvement in overall fitness levels,” he added.

Watch the video here

 

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