Failed Yo-Yo test behind Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina's absence from ODI squad

[rkt.india]

 

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New Delhi: Finally, we can confirm the reason why Indian cricket selectors ignored veterans Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina for the upcoming limited-overs series in Sri Lanka. After all, both the players can still do magical things and win matches single-handedly for India.

And in certain sections of media, their age was cited as the reason for the snub. But on Wednesday, a clearer image emerged with reports claiming that poor fitness which proved detrimental to their selection.

A PTI report claimed that the failure to clear the 'Yo-Yo' endurance test at the National Cricket Academy was the primary reason why Yuvraj and Raina were not considered for the Sri Lanka limited overs series.

 

 

 

It's also worth noting that after Sunday's team announcement, both the selection committee chief MSK Prasad and head coach Ravi Shastri have stressed on the need to have a supremely fit team as Virat Kohli & Co embark on a journey with the sole motive to conquer the world in every format of the game.

In an interview with the TOI, Shastri had indeed said that "only the fittest of the lot will survive and thrive going forward and that's right up there in the list of priorities."

The PTI report claimed that the acceptable 'Yo-Yo' score is 19.5 and upwards for the current Indian team, even though skipper Kohli easily scores around 21 in the test. However, both Yuvraj and Raina have scored well below this permissible level, with Yuvi barely managing to touch 16.

Couple it with Yuvi's recent poor form, most importantly in the ICC Champions Trophy in England, selectors have got no other option but the ignore the two-time World Cup winner and one of India's biggest match winners in limited-overs. Raina's was also more or less similar. The T20 specialist was looking for a comeback after a long lay-off, but with poor fitness, he had got not chance to make the team, which is now considered one of the fittest around.

"The current team think tank, coach Ravi Shastri, skipper Virat Kohli and chairman of selectors MSK Prasad have made it clear that fitness standards are non-negotiable.

"On an average, the Australian cricketers score 21 in Yo-Yo test. Here Virat, Ravindra Jadeja, Manish Pandey regularly hit that score while others are either touching 19.5 or is hitting above that score," PTI reported an unnamed BCCI official as saying.

"In an earlier era, when the traditional beep test was in vogue, the Indian players of the 1990's would have scored around 16 to 16.5 barring a few like Mohammed Azharuddin, Robin Singh or Ajay Jadeja.

"But now it's different as the skipper himself is hitting the benchmark, which the Australian cricket team sets it," the official added.

What is 'Yo Yo' endurance Test and how does it works?

Like other professional sports teams, Indian team also regularly undergoes a series of fitness tests with 'Yo-Yo' endurance test being the most important of them. 'Yo Yo' is an advanced version of the 'beep' test that was used by teams of earlier generations.

Cones are placed to mark out two lines 20 meters apart. A player starts with his foot behind one of the lines, and begins running when instructed. Player continues running between the two lines, turning when signalled by the recorded beeps.

After each minute or so, the pace gets quicker. If the line is not reached in time, the player must run to the line turn and try to catch up with the pace within two more 'beeps'. The test is stopped if the player fails to catch up with the pace within the two ends.

The entire process is software-based where the results are recorded.http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/revealed-why-yuvraj-singh-suresh-raina-failed-to-make-india-squad-for-sri-lanka-limited-overs-series-2033505.html

 

 

What if these guys come back next series?

Edited August 17, 2017 by rkt.india

[Oldhere]

Raina has been off fitness spree for last 3-4 years and since his marriage he has become a laddu.

 

I was such a fan of Raina the hardworker but he has literally lost his zeal for International cricket and is happy with IPL only.

 

Old age has caught up with Yuvi.

[Kerberos]

Curious to know how Kedar Jadhav fared in it. With indications of Rahul tried in middle order, Kedar likely to get booted out.

[King Tendulkar]

Wjat jhadav and shami passed it lol 

[G_B_]

i back this test.

 

these people are athletes

 

clearly still a way to go to reach the aussie level of fitness.

[Gollum]

2 hours ago, G_B_ said:

i back this test.

 

these people are athletes

 

clearly still a way to go to reach the aussie level of fitness.

Should we have this for our test team? Pretty sure Che, Ashwin, Shami will struggle in this test on more occasions than not. But they are quite skillful and cricket is a skill based sport where historically out of shape players have done well. 

[Khota]

Absolutely the right step. They should have well defined metrics for all the players like baseball does. This is one of the many metrics they can adapt. Next should be speed, jump, strength etc. They have to be world class athletes to step on the field. No exceptions. Fat boys beware.

[Khota]

13 minutes ago, Gollum said:

Should we have this for our test team? Pretty sure Che, Ashwin, Shami will struggle in this test on more occasions than not. But they are quite skillful and cricket is a skill based sport where historically out of shape players have done well. 

Got it wrong. You have to be an athlete to step on the field. My coach in tennis always advised me that talent you can do nothing about but fitness you control . If you are not fit you are lazy.

[Vilander]

1 hour ago, Gollum said:

Should we have this for our test team? Pretty sure Che, Ashwin, Shami will struggle in this test on more occasions than not. But they are quite skillful and cricket is a skill based sport where historically out of shape players have done well. 

Shami is a different case, he runs in and bowls quite a lot so gets Injured. Ashwin and Pujara are plain lazy, need to shapeup. 

[Vilander]

lol shastri is so class less.

 

he is asked about his presence and he says this. still hurting from the 1 year given to Kumble, cant wait for overseas tours.

 

" I can't speak for the time when I wasn't around, but what I can say with a sense of absolute belief is that nothing has changed between how things were during my last stint and now. I said at the start of the tour that I'm walking into a set-up which I had put in place and was working on until a year ago. That's the same set-up I've walked back into."

 

[Vilander]

lol

 

" I have a job to do and in my close to 35-year-career as a cricketer/commentator and the other roles that I've handled, I've only tried to give my best. All I can say is that the sense of trust, knowing they (players) have someone around they can walk up to and discuss anything they want. If I really want to make lives difficult in order to get 100 percent commitment from the other guy, I can very well do that and everybody in this set-up knows what I'm talking about.

Yet, at the same time, I don't believe in unnecessary interference. Everybody in this set-up has a responsibility carved out and come what may, that responsibility needs to be carried out to the best of the ability. My job is to ensure this is happening on a daily basis and outside of this, anything that needs to be done in the interest of the team."

[Vilander]

There we go cop out ready for overseas loss. Its not his responsibility or team its Virat's after all.

 

You keep insisting 'this is Virat's team' and you're just an extension. Can you please elaborate?

I've always maintained this. Prior to when he took over as the captain, it was MS Dhoni's bunch and he nurtured some of the boys who have prospered so well today. The captain is the leader of the pack and the coach is an extension of that role, in the sense that it's the coach's responsibility to ensure that everything is in order for the team and its skipper to go and give their best. This is exactly the principles I worked with in my previous stint too. As much as I or anyone else may contribute, eventually it is the captain who walks out with the XI when it matters. Too much importance is given to other things, which is unnecessary. What matters is confidence and trust between all the individuals and that is my responsibility, to ensure there's enough of it.

[rkt.india]

2 hours ago, Gollum said:

Should we have this for our test team? Pretty sure Che, Ashwin, Shami will struggle in this test on more occasions than not. But they are quite skillful and cricket is a skill based sport where historically out of shape players have done well. 

Pujara does not play ODIs. Ashwin might not find himself in 2019 WC team too.

[Tibarn]

This is probably much less important for selection in the Test team than the ODI team 

[bowl_out]

Yo-yo or not, I'd still pick Raina for a T20

[Sgattick10]

So Jaddu will always get picked since he is one of the three to score the magic 21 points on yo-yo 

[veer]

Jaddu is the best Indian fielder India has ever seen so yeah he would make that 21 mark.. and Kohli is the fittest player India has produced so only M. Pandey is surprising factor.. he needs to be given more chances.. much better than Kedar fielding wise.

[Scar]

Does anyone know much Pakistani player scored in their last yo - yo test? 

Iirc only misbah and Younis got 20 or so.

[Khota]

Aim should be get to aussie level. Whao cares about western neighbors.

[Vilander]

12 hours ago, Scar said:

Does anyone know much Pakistani player scored in their last yo - yo test? 

Iirc only misbah and Younis got 20 or so.

Sorry nice try pretty sure they all ranged between 10 to 13