Indian cricket is raising the bar on fitness yet again. Once considered one of the weakest fielding sides, Team India has transformed into a global benchmark of athleticism. But with gruelling international calendars and constant injury concerns, fitness has become non-negotiable. After the Yo-Yo Test, the BCCI has now introduced the Bronco Test, a stamina drill borrowed from rugby that demands players to run 1,200 metres in under six minutes. The move, backed by India’s new strength and conditioning coach Adrian le Roux, is aimed at ensuring players can withstand the rigours of modern cricket. From Dhoni’s Yo-Yo era to today’s Bronco challenge, is this the toughest phase yet for Indian cricketers?
