Pakistan Cricketers Fitness Test Failure: 8 Players Miss Target
Eight Players Fail Second Fitness Test
The national cricket team faces a tough test. They are preparing to play against England soon. Before this, 8 out of 12 players failed a fitness re-test. They failed to pass all necessary fitness standards. This news follows a poor series against Bangladesh.
Key Players Among Those Who Failed
The fitness re-test took place recently. It was held at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Media sources confirmed the failed players. They include key names like Muhammad Rizwan. Saud Shakeel and Imamul Haq also failed. Mir Hamza and Numan Ali were on the list.
The Fitness Target Was Missed
The players could not cross the 80% target. Specifically, they struggled with running. They could not complete two kilometers in eight minutes. This failure is a major concern. The central contract issue is also now delayed. The delayed contracts are due to the Pakistan Cricketers Fitness Test.
Upcoming Tests and Team Movement
Four to five players were rested initially. They will play the Champions Cup final soon. Their fitness test is likely this week. The Pakistan team reached Multan on Tuesday night. They will start training sessions today.
Support Staff Announced for England Series
The PCB announced new support staff. They will manage the national team for the Test series. Naveed Akram Cheema is the Team Manager. He joins head coach Jason Gillespie. Other staff roles were also confirmed.
New Support Staff Members
- Azhar Mehmood is the Assistant Coach.
- Tim Nelson is the High-Performance Coach.
- Cliff Deacon serves as Physiotherapist.
- Drykes Simon is the Conditioning Coach.
- Talha Butt is the Team Analyst.
- The security manager is Usman Anwari.
Schedule and Security in Multan
The first Test against England is on October 7. The second Test is set for October 15. It will be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Security is extremely tight for the teams. Over 5,000 police personnel are deployed. The city is ready to welcome the teams. The Pakistan Cricketers Fitness Test results will be reviewed.