Cricketers’ fitness tests to be held across Pakistan

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has initiated a nationwide fitness test campaign under the directive of Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. This ambitious initiative, which began in Lahore, is now being implemented at the district level.

The fitness tests, which are mandatory for all cricketers including Test and international players, consist of several rigorous assessments, including the Yo-Yo test. These tests are a prerequisite for players aspiring to participate in the upcoming inter-district tournament.

Chairman Naqvi has emphasised the importance of fitness at all levels of cricket, announcing the introduction of additional tests at the regional level. Over the next 45 days, 101 training camps will be set up nationwide, marking the first time in Pakistan's history that fitness camps are being organised at the district level. This move demonstrates the PCB's commitment to making fitness a top priority.

Chairman Naqvi has assured that practical measures are in place to ensure complete transparency and merit in both the fitness trials and the subsequent camps. "Fitness is the top priority, and there will be fitness trials at every level. Practical measures are being taken to ensure complete transparency and merit in the fitness trials and camps. The series of fitness trials will continue regularly." Players who fail the fitness tests will face consequences, including being dropped from both national and regional teams.