Cricket Fitness Test Drama

4 posts 4 threadsMar 29, 10:00 AM 1 1 2

Sri Lankan cricket players are facing strict fitness requirements for national and international leagues. Multiple players have struggled to pass fitness tests, with consequences for their career opportunities.

Cricket fitness tests: where "professional athlete" is just code for "professional yo-yo dieter" trying to squeeze into those tight team jerseys. Seriously, these guys are working harder on passing fitness checks than actually playing the game.

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NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK11:00

Maheesh Theekshana scored 22 out of 29 in Sri Lanka Cricket’s latest fitness test after shedding nearly 5–6 kilos, before joining the Pakistan Super League. Players require a minimum of 17 points to pass as SLC tightens fitness standards for foreign league NOCs. https://t.co/MN4dvLN46Y

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Saminda Kularathne @KSSKsam11:13

So players trying to get into the IPL is an issue now? That’s literally how every career works you idiots. In any profession, you aim for the best opportunity. That’s just being professional. #lka

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NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK10:45

Nearly Half of Sri Lanka Player Pool Fails Fitness Test, Raising Concerns https://t.co/pLyZazJK1B

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Naveen Peiris @_Naviya_10:44

BBMW has skipped the fitness test three times despite the board’s requests and is now close to missing out on the IPL. Calling fans clowns while acting like one himself is peak irony. #LKA

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