Indian Cricket Team Completes Fitness Tests in Bangalore After Sri Lanka Series The Indian cricket team, following their recent Test series against Sri Lanka, has begun preparations for the new season by undergoing fitness tests at the Bangalore Centre of Excellence. Star players including Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, and others arrived in the city just days after the conclusion of the series. The team's immediate focus has been on ensuring they meet the rigorous physical demands of the upcoming schedule, which includes a packed calendar of matches leading up to the 2027 IPL. India secured a 1-0 victory in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, with the first match ending in a comprehensive win by 165 runs. The second Test, played in Colombo, concluded in a draw. Despite the physical toll of the series, players moved swiftly to the fitness center, where they completed a series of demanding tests designed to assess their stamina, speed, and overall readiness for the challenges ahead. The schedule for the next eight months is expected to be highly intensive, with the team set to compete in multiple formats across various international fixtures. The fitness regimen includes the Bronco test, which requires players to cover approximately 1,200 meters within 5 minutes and 30 seconds, followed by a 2-kilometer run to be completed in under 10 minutes. Additional drills focus on cardiovascular endurance and cricket-specific skills, such as rapid movement between wickets. These tests are crucial for maintaining the high standards required to compete at the top level. Several players, including fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, are currently recovering from injuries and have been excluded from the fitness tests until they are fully fit.#ravindra_jadeja #indian_cricket_team #shreyas_iyer #yashasvi_jaiswal #bangalore_centre_of_excellence
