Rohit Sharma to undergo Yo-Yo Test before making his comeback to the national team

Rohit Sharma will be undergoing a Yo-Yo test before he makes his comeback to Indian team. Rohit has been out of action from early February. His New Zealand tour was cut short when he suffered a calf injury during 5th and final T20I. Men In Blue whitewashed Kiwis in shortest format. However, Sharma's presence was missed in ODI and Test series that followed as Black Caps settled scores in both formats. 

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Rohit Sharma to undergo Yo-Yo test

During his recent chat on La Liga's Facebook p, 'Hitman' went on to say that before lockdown, he was almost rey to play. He n mentioned that it was going to be his fitness test for one whole week but that’s when lockdown happened. As a result, he h to push back everything.  

Indian limited-overs vice-captain n ded that once everything opens up, he first has to go to Centre i.e to National Cricket Acemy (NCA) and give his fitness test. Furrmore, Mumbai batsman ded that once he passes his fitness test, he will be allowed to resume his duties with team.

dashing opening batsman was all set to le Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020 that was originally scheduled to get underway on March 29 has w been indefinitely suspended as of w.

Mumbai Indians were to face Chennai Super Kings in tournament opener at Mumbai's Wankhede Stium. Mumbai who are defending champions will t only be aiming to retain ir title but also win ir record fifth IPL crown.

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What is Yo-Yo test?

According to reports of ESPN Cricinfo, a player starts at speed level 5, which consists of one shuttle. next speed level, which is 9, also consists of one shuttle. Speed level 11, next step up, has two shuttles, while level 12 has three and level 13 four. re are eight shuttles per level from 14 urds. Level 23 is highest speed level in a yo-yo test, but one has come close to getting re yet. Each shuttle covers a distance of 40 metres, and accumulated distance is an aggregate of distance covered at every speed level.

(Im Courtesy: AP)