Know about the highest best score list in the cricket Yo-Yo test
Virat Kohli is one of the greatest batsmen in world cricket with amazing control over his fitness and dedication towards the sport, however, the Yo-Yo Test has recently presented 10 cricketers who have higher scores than Virat Kohli.
What is the Yo-Yo test in cricket, meaning explained and list of the best highest score in the world
The Yo-Yo Test, a maximal aerobic endurance fitness evaluation, entails sprinting between markers set twenty meters apart, at escalating speeds, until one’s reserves are depleted. Originating as a preferred assessment for football players, it has metamorphosed into a venerated benchmark for myriad team sports, including cricket.
List of the top 10 cricketers who have higher Yo-Yo test scores than former India captain Virat Kohli
The Indian cricket team has notably embraced the Yo-Yo Test as a pivotal selection criterion, substantiating its cross-sport applicability. The Australian football draft combine has embraced the Yo-Yo Test, replacing the erstwhile beep test, underlining its specificity for intermittent field running sports.
Yo-Yo test scores [TOI] :
– Rohit Sharma: 18.6 ( 2 attempts of 9.2 & 9.4 )
– Virat Kohli: 17.2 ( 1 attempt )
– Hardik Pandya 16.7 ( 1 attempt)Rohit Sharma cleared the Yo-Yo Test with highest score.🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/tW1TIcdvCw
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To showcase the importance of this Yo-Yo test Virat Kohli who is widely acknowledged as one of the fittest players in his era, achieved a fitness score of 17.2 in the fitness assessment, surpassing the reported acceptable threshold of 16.5 by a notable margin.
10) Fakhar Zaman: A Pakistani powerhouse at the opening slot, Fakhar Zaman, aligns his fitness prowess with the highest rated in the list, amassing an identical Yo-Yo Test score of 22.1, showcasing his mettle.
9) Steve Smith: The Australian batting talent, Steve Smith, attests his fidelity to fitness, securing a Yo-Yo Test score of 21.3, thereby proving his power and fitness in the game.
8) Ravindra Jadeja: A versatile asset to India’s cricketing arsenal, Ravindra Jadeja, keeps his fitness quotient resolute with a Yo-Yo Test score of 20.0, making pivotal contributions with bat and ball alike.
Highest scores in Yo-Yo Fitness Test worldwide:
-Al-Amin Hossain
-Mohd. Rizwan
-Shan Masood
-Alastair Cook
-Johnny Bairstow
-Ben Stokes
-Kagiso Rabada
-Ravindra Jadeja
-Steve Smith
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7) Kagiso Rabada: The South African pace maestro, Kagiso Rabada, exudes athletic prowess with a commendablescore of 20.3, magnifying his on-field dynamism.
6) Ben Stokes: The incredible all-rounder from England, Ben Stokes, substantiates his fitness prowess with a score of 20.4, underscoring his dual proficiency in both batting and bowling disciplines.
5) Jonny Bairstow: In England’s ranks, Jonny Bairstow, celebrated for his aggressive batting stance, claims the fifth global ranking with a score of 21.8, establishing exacting fitness benchmarks within his team.
4) Alastair Cook: England’s former captain, Sir Alastair Cook, renowned for his serene and unhurried batting, attains a staggering score of 22.3, which is beyond incredible considering his current stride in the game.
3) Shan Masood: The growing talent in every format of the game Shan Masood, an indispensable cog in Pakistan’s wheel, supplements his gritty batting approach with an admirable score of 22.1.
2) Mohammad Rizwan: From Pakistan’s ranks, wicket-keeping batter Mohammad Rizwan strides shoulder to shoulder with Hossain, garnering a Yo-Yo Test score of 22.1. His distinction lies in excelling amidst a team where fitness has not historically been the forte.
1) Al-Amin Hossain: A relatively unheralded former Bangladesh bowler, Al-Amin Hossain, entered the scene in 2013 and etched his name with a Yo-Yo Test score of 22.1.
“The happiness of finishing the Yo Yo test between the dreaded cones. 17.2 don,” Kohli had posted on Instagram on Thursday. Board official says such posts on social media amount to breach of contract clause
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While Virat Kohli seemed happy with his significant increase at 17.2 reports suggest that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was unhappy with the shared confidential information online from the former Indian captain ahead of the Asia Cup 2023.
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