Bronco Test Controversy: Why Now? Is Rohit Sharma Career Over?

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Bronco Test Controversy: Why Now? Is Rohit Sharma Career Over?: The next ODI World Cup is to be held in 2027, by then India's current ODI captain Rohit Sharma will be more than 40 years old. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently introduced the 'Bronco Test'. This 'fitness assessment test' was introduced after the fitness problems of many players, especially fast bowlers, during the India vs England Test series. Its purpose was to maintain high level fitness and improve the aerobic capacity of the players.

But former Indian batsman Manoj Tiwari believes that BCCI has introduced it to ensure that Rohit Sharma retires from cricket before the 2027 ODI World Cup. Everyone knows that India's Rohit is not the fittest cricketer, but his performance has been such that no one can put him on the bench. Manoj believes that this is why the Bronco Test is being introduced. Rohit is currently 38 years old. Let's discuss this in detail

What is the Bronco Test?

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Before we get to the bottom of this controversy, it is important to understand what the Bronco Test is. It is a kind of physical endurance test, in which players have to run fast between two cones of 20 meters. This is done 33 times, which includes running fast, then turning back, and running again. Its purpose is to assess the fitness and stamina of the players. Earlier, the Yo-Yo test was used in Team India, which is still continuing to some extent.

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Why are questions being raised on the timing?

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Bronco Test Controversy: The biggest controversy is about the timing of this test. Before the 2027 World Cup, when there is a pool of senior and experienced players in the team, suddenly bringing such a tough fitness test seems strange to many people. Manoj Tiwari's statement 'Is Hitman on target?' gives a new twist to the whole debate. Rohit Sharma, who is 37 years old and still the most important player in the team, has often been questioned over his fitness. Although he has recently proven his fitness, this new test could still be a challenge for him.

Is the Bronco Test a strategy to retire Rohit Sharma?

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Is Hitman Rohit Sharma career in danger?: This speculation is being made because if a senior player fails to pass this test, he could be dropped from the team. Is this a well-thought-out strategy of the BCCI to exit some senior players in a respectable manner and give a chance to the youngsters? This question is also relevant because Rohit Sharma will be 40 years old by the 2027 World Cup. However, the BCCI has always said that it will not compromise on fitness. This step has been taken keeping the future in mind, so that Indian cricket can become a fit and fast-paced team.

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