The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)? held a review meeting where along with the roadmap to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, issues of player availability, workload management and fitness parameters" were discussed. The BCCI announced the Yo-Yo Test and the introduction of Dexa scans for team selection.? Indian players will be required to take the Dexa bone density test in order to be selected for the national team.
A fitness test called the Yo-Yo test is used to determine a person's endurance. It includes running back and forth between two cones that are 20 meters apart. The person's speed increases over time, and the test is stopped if they are unable to maintain the required pace.?
Scores are given to players based on how many levels they can complete. Previously, the BCCI required a minimum score of 17 to pass the test, up from 16.1. The new parameters are not yet known.
The Yo-Yo test is particularly popular in soccer, where it is frequently used to assess athletes' endurance. Other sports teams, including the Indian cricket team, have utilized the test as well.?
An X-ray technique that measures bone strength is called the Dexa test, also known as the bone density test. It can be used to determine whether a player is at risk of fracturing any body parts and whether a person is at risk of losing or breaking bones. Dexa can also record body fat, muscle mass, and body composition.
Using spectral imaging, DEXA, or dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, can determine bone mineral density. The resultant chart shows the current bone density and mineral content of the bone after two X-ray beams of varying energy levels are directed at it.
Important Indian cricketers like Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah suffered injuries and re-injuries in 2022. Numerous other players also suffered injuries and niggles. The team will be able to customise plans for each player using a Dexa scan, which will provide a more precise picture of the players' fitness and physical condition. Additionally, it will provide better insight into players' recoveries, preventing players from returning too quickly.
The DEXA Test is significant for injured players expecting to get back to the national team since it can assist with deciding their bone strength and mineral thickness. At the point when players are injured, their bone mineral density can decrease significantly. When injured players return to the team, the DEXA Test can be used as a precautionary measure to ensure that they are fully recovered and not at risk of re-injury.
According to The Indian Express, Yo-Yo tests are good for generic movement analysis.? Depending on their metabolism and lung capacity, different players respond differently. Cricket, on the other hand, requires skill sets like footwork, balance, upper and lower body strength, reflexes, and how to keep your head in a balanced position and the yo-yo is certainly not an incredible sign of where a player stands.
A player's workload can also have an impact on the outcome. As a result, a player who played less cricket but was tested after a long season might pass easily.