Overview

• The BCCI has recently brought in the Bronco Test for player fitness assessment with a stated aim of raising aerobic standards after issues seen against England.
• InsideSport reports new strength and conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux, who joined in June, introduced the protocol after coming on board.
• Former India batter Manoj Tiwary claims the change is intended to push ODI captain Rohit Sharma out before the 2027 World Cup, a charge not backed by any BCCI confirmation.
• Tiwary argues Rohit could struggle to clear the new standard without significant work, while he expects Virat Kohli to remain in plans given his fitness.
• He also questions the timing under head coach Gautam Gambhir and compares the move to past selection impacts tied to the yo-yo test.