Six Indian cricketers including the likes of Sanju Samson have failed to clear a new ‘2-km run’ fitness test introduced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This test was organized by the board at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore for players who are in contention for the limited-overs matches against England.

According to a report in Times of India, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tewatia, Siddarth Kaul, and Jaydev Unadkat have all failed to pass this fitness test from the 20 cricketers who appeared. While Samson was part of the T20I series in Australia – and is likely to picked for the series against England as several first-choice players will be rested – others are on the fringe looking to make it into the squad.

All the 6 players who couldn’t pass this particular fitness test on the first attempt will be given a second chance as this a new test to monitor and improve the fitness levels of the players – however, failing to clear it on the second try will put their places for selection in jeopardy for the 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs against Eoin Morgan’s side.

In the new 2km run Test, a batsman, wicketkeeper or a spinner has to complete the two-kilometer distance in eight minutes and 30 seconds, while for a fast bowler, the benchmark is eight minutes and 15 seconds. (Yahoo Cricket)