-Vinay Kumar
A lot of new things will be seen in IPL 2022. But the most interesting thing is that in the upcoming season two will enter the new ground. Hardik Pandya, captain of Gujarat Titans, one of the two new teams, has been given a big challenge by BCCI and NCA. He has given all-rounder Hardik Pandya the task of bowling 10 overs to prove his fitness.
A senior BCCI official said, “NCA physio and NCA chief VVS Laxman will decide the schedule of the fitness test. But as the selectors have made it clear, Hardik Pandya will have to bowl at least 10 overs and clear the required yo-yo test as per the prescribed standards. It is not specially designed for Hardik Pandya. All players have to clear this fitness test. This is mandatory for central contract cricketers before IPL 2022.
What will Hardik Pandya have to do to clear the fitness test?
Hardik Pandya will have to clear the Yo-Yo test with a score of more than 16.5. He has to bowl at least 10 overs.
Significantly, Team India and NCA medical staff always keep a close watch on their central contract cricketers. The minimum yo-yo score for Indian team players is 16.5. Although Hardik Pandya has always scored more than 18 in Yo-Yo test. In such a situation, he will easily clear this test, there is no doubt about it.
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According to reports, Hardik Pandya will have to undergo these tests under the watchful eyes of NCA chief VVS Laxman and NCA physio. Indian team physio Nitin Patel will also be present during the test. He said, “He (Hardik Pandya) has to clear the fitness test, as it is necessary. Last year Shreyas Iyer returned to the field after giving a fitness test before playing IPL 2021 after shoulder operation.
Recently, Gujarat Titans GT had a 5 days practice session in Baroda. It is said that in that practice camp, Hardik Pandya also did some bowling sessions. Before IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya reached NCA in Bengaluru. Hardik will undergo a fitness test for the coming two days, so that he can get permission from BCCI to captain his team in IPL 2022.
In IPL Mega Auction-2022, Gujarat Titans retained Hardik Pandya and Rashid Khan for Rs 15-15 crore and Shubman Gill for Rs 8 crore under draft pick. did.
Gujarat Titans Full Squad
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