The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has increased the fitness test passing criteria to 60%, surpassing the international standard of 50%. This new benchmark presents a challenge for national team players, ensuring they meet the highest fitness levels.
The fitness tests, scheduled for September 7 and 9 in Lahore, will assess players’ abilities in:
- Bench pull
- Bench press
- Skinfold measurement
- Squats
- Long jumps
- 2-kilometer run (within 8 minutes)
- 3-run drills (within 10 seconds, with 30-second breaks)
Injured players, including Wasim Junior, Shahnawaz Dahani, and Hasan Ali, underwent modified fitness tests focusing on running, long jumps, and 3-run drills.
The PCB aims to maintain a central contract list of 25-30 players, ensuring only the fittest athletes represent Pakistan in international cricket.
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