KL Rahul skips Yo-Yo test

Virat Kohli had earlier posted on Instagram that his Yo-Yo test score was 17.2. The Yo-Yo test tests speed and stamina with each level indicating a greater degree of the 2. Players have to shuffle back and forth 2 cones placed at a 20 metre distance from each other. The Board of Control for Cricket in India subsequently issued strict guidelines to players prohibiting them from publicly revealing test scores which are considered to be confidential. The benchmark that has been set for Indian players is 16.2. It is being reported that the captain and vice-captain of the Indian Cricket Team had also cleared this benchmark in their preparations ahead of the Asia Cup. 

KL Rahul is however said to have skipped this. Chief selector Ajith Agarkar has reported that he has sustained a niggle owing to which he might miss out on the first 2 games in the Asia Cup. However he has confirmed that with regard to his fitness in the domain of batting, the signs are positive. He did have some practice sessions in the nets. The only concern remains on whether he would be able to keep wickets.