Test opener Prithvi Shaw has reportedly failed to clear the Yo-Yo test after a general assessment at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. The BCCI is checking on all its centrally contracted players — injured or otherwise — before the IPL and Pandya’s performance, during his two days at the NCA, can also be seen as a good sign for Indian cricket.
Shaw, a former U-19 World Cup winning captain, who is not a part of the central contract, was also at the NCA to provide an update on his fitness status and the result wasn’t exactly satisfactory.
The current Yo-Yo test qualification score is 16.5 for men and it has been learnt that the Mumbai opener has scored less than 15.
“These are just fitness updates. Obviously, it doesn’t stop Prithvi from playing for Delhi Capitals in IPL. It’s just a fitness parameter and not the be all and end all,” a source told news agency PTI.
“Look, he has played three Ranji matches back-to-back. Once you play three first-class games on the bounce, the fatigue can also affect your Yo-Yo score,” he added.
Shaw, of late, hasn’t been among the fittest of Indian players and perhaps that is one of the reasons that of late, he has not been considered in any of the current senior teams across formats.
