The Bronco Test was added to the Indian cricket team’s fitness test regimen by head coach Gautam Gambhir and strength and conditioning coach Adrian le Roux, in addition to the Yo-Yo Test and 2-kilometer time trial. This is an attempt to raise the general level of fitness.
Originally, the Bronco Test was created for rugby players. This physical test pushes cardiovascular boundaries to the limit and aids in measuring aerobic endurance. The introduction serves as a gauge for fitness measurements in Indian cricket that are centred on endurance.
How Does the Bronco Test Work?
The quick-paced Bronco Test is an aerobic running exercise intended to evaluate a player’s cardiovascular conditioning, speed, and stamina. There are twenty, forty, and sixty meters in the shuttle run. All three distances are run in one set. Within six minutes, the participants must complete five sets in a row, covering a distance of 1200 meters without stopping.
Le Roux’s recommendation led to the introduction of the test. In June of this year, the South African returned to the Indian squad in the previously described capacity. Le Roux has played for the Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Cricket South Africa.
Concern over fast bowlers spending more time in the gym than honing their running mechanics has led to the introduction of the Bronco Test.
“The Centre of Excellence has implemented the Bronco Test. A few of the contractual players from India have been to Bengaluru and took the exam. It is employed to guarantee that there are unambiguous fitness requirements. Additionally, it was observed that Indian cricket players—particularly the fast bowlers—were spending too much time in the gym and not jogging enough. “Players have been informed that they will need to run more,” The Indian Express cited a source as saying.
What Are the Differences Between the Yo-Yo and Bronco Tests?
Since its introduction into the Indian cricket system in 2017, the Yo-Yo Test has been a crucial part of the country’s fitness regimen. The Yo-Yo Test emphasises agility and interval recovery. The Bronco Test, on the other hand, is intended to gauge ongoing aerobic endurance.
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