Rohit Sharma, the Indian ODI captain, will be attending a pre season fitness test at the BCCI’s Centre of Training Centre (CoE) in Bengaluru on the 30th of Auguast.R Sharma comes at the CoE for the first time, once the IPL ended in June and his Test format retirement on May 7th, 2025. Rohit had retired from T20Is earlier, so now he will focus only on the 50 over format. His eyes on the 2027 ODI world cup”
What the Fitness Test Involves
According to an Indian Express report, Rohit Sharma will begin with a Yo-Yo Test to check his endurance and overall fitness. After that, he will undergo a Dexa Scan, which measures bone density, along with routine blood tests to assess his health. Dexa Scans and blood tests are a normal part of the pre season fitness routine at the CoE to ensure players are ready for the upcoming matches.
Other Players Joining Rohit for Fitness Tests
Players like as J Bumrah, H Pandya, alongside other players Rohit (the captain of ODI cricket side) at the CoE to complete fitness checks. Some other top Indian cricketers will also take part in the check up tests.The team features Shubman the new test captain, who leads the Test team, with Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammad Siraj, and Shardul Thakur.All these players will go through the same fitness assessments to ensure they are in top shape after a long break from competitive cricket.
Why Fitness Tests Are Important
A BCCI official told the media that all players have to take pre season fitness tests as part of their contracts. These tests help the CoE understand each player’s strengths and weaknesses. After the long break coming after the England Test series, members of the team were recommended a set of exercises to maintain their fitness at home. Before Rohit and the current team, other stars such as T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, all rounder Hardik Pandya, and Kuldeep Yadav had already completed their pre season fitness examinations
What About Virat Kohli?
It is still not official when Virat Kohli will come for his pre season fitness check up at the BCCI’s CoE.” He is in the (UK) United kingdom spending time with his family once his Test format retirement on 12th of may 2025 only four days after Rohit Sharma. Who took his retirement on 7th of May 2025, Ever since the IPL completed on June 3, after lifting the first IPL trophy after 17 long years, Kohli has been in the UK, balancing his training with family time. Fans are eager to see when he will return to India.
Recently, pictures of Virat Kohli training in the UK went viral, showing he is keeping fit even after retiring from Tests. In another clip, he and his wife Anushka Sharma were seen enjoying time and interacting with fans on the streets of London. With the IPL and international break over, fans are eager to know when Kohli will return to India for his pre season fitness test at the CoE.
Looking Ahead
These fitness tests mark the beginning of the new season for India’s cricketers. They help the team stay in top shape for upcoming matches and tournaments. With Rohit Sharma leading the ODI side and other stars joining him, the team is getting ready for an exciting period of cricket ahead.