Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Ashwin & Desai Discuss Indian Cricket's Fitness Regime Challenges
Indian cricketers are now using a new fitness test called the Bronco Test.
Cricket players often have to change how they train when a new coach comes in, which can be confusing.
One player, R Ashwin, and a former coach, Soham Desai, talked about this.
They think it's important to have a consistent fitness plan.
They discussed how different coaches focus on different things, like running or lifting weights, which can be hard for players.
They also explained how the Bronco Test is similar to the older Yo-Yo Test, as both check how well players can run and keep going.
They both want to make sure players stay fit without getting hurt.
R Ashwin and Soham Desai discussed the impact of changing fitness regimes on Indian cricketers.
The Bronco Test, involving shuttle runs, has been introduced as a new fitness test.
Ashwin highlighted the challenges of constant changes in training schemes with new coaches.
Desai pointed out the need for a consistent approach, similar to New Zealand's rugby team.
Both tests assess aerobic fitness, but the Yo-Yo Test is more cricket-specific.
- Who
- R Ashwin and Soham Desai.
- What
- Discussion about changing fitness tests and training regimes in Indian cricket.
- When
- Recent introduction of the Bronco Test.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated, but within the context of Indian cricket.
- Why
- To analyze the impact of changing fitness regimes on players.
Changing Training Regimes
Consistent Fitness Plan
Impact of Changing Coaches
Changing Training Regimes
Frequent changes in fitness regimes can lead to confusion and potential injuries for players.
Consistent Fitness Plan
New coaches bring new training methodologies, which may improve the players' performance.
- New Fitness Test
- Bronco Test
- Test Focus
- Aerobic Fitness
- Ashwin's Role
- Former Cricketer, Podcast Host
- Desai's Role
- Former India Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Yo-Yo Test
- Cricket-specific aerobic fitness assessment