Mohammad Kaif claims he and L Balaji could have passed the Yo-Yo test in their time

Laxmipathy Balaji was one of finest pacers to have represented India at highest level even though he could t attain success after some time. With emergence of bowlers like RP Singh, S Sreesanth, Munaf Patel, etc. from 2005 onwards, he could t succeed his cementing his place in national side. However, Balaji's former Indian team-mate Mohamm Kaif says that veteran bowler would have been able to make a successful comeback h 'Yo-Yo' test been me available. 

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'Could have fulfilled that criteria': Mohamm Kaif 

During his recent live Helo Session, Kaif went on to say that fitness is very important for cricketers and if Yo-Yo test was available during ir playing days, n L Balaji and himself could have fulfilled that criteria. He also mentioned that even veteran all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was good eugh to pass that test as well. However, former middle-order batsman also ded he did t reckon that or players could have passed Yo-Yo test.

Balaji has gone on to play for India in eight Tests and 30 ODIs. He h last donned Indian jersey in 2012 ICC World T20. Tamil Nu cricketer has also h a successful IPL career where he has represented various teams like Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Kings XI Punjab, etc. veteran pacer is bowling coach of CSK.

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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.