National Cricket Academy News

The Indian team management and the national selectors have increased the yo-yo test level for the Indian men's cricketers to 17:1 while introducing a new two-kilometer time trial. The players will have to pass one of the fitness tests to be in the reckoning for the national squad.

Ahead of the series Down Under, reports have suggested that Ishant Sharma is expected to start bowling from November 18, completing his rehabilitation. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma would now undergo rehabilitation at NCA as Virat Kohli is unexpected to return later in the Test series.

As the nation-wide lockdown ensured no kinds of sporting activities, Indian team physio and trainers have put a four-stage process for the players to keep their fitness at top. The stepwise process, which also involves NCA director Rahul Dravid, is being reviewed by Jay Shah on a daily basis.

NCA director Rahul Dravid has revealed that players' health remains the top priority for the National Cricket Academy and they have a contingency plan in place for the lost time. Dravid has also added that NCA physio Ashish Kaushik and his team had workshops with physios of all domestic teams.