IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya passes Yo-Yo test at NCA

Injury-hit India's prolific all-rounder Hardik Pandya is raring to lead Gujarat Titans in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) after passing the Yo-Yo Test comfortably.

Hardik was at National Cricket Academy for a general assessment of his fitness and the all-rounder even bowled a few overs, even though it was not part of his fitness assessment module.

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"He didn't need to bowl at NCA but he has bowled for a considerable time and in the range of 135 kmph. On the second day, he crossed the Yo-Yo test with flying colours with a 17-plus score which is much above the cut-off level," PTI reported quoting a BCCI source.

Ahead of the grueling IPL season, BCCI is checking on the fitness of all its centrally contracted players.

Notably, Hardik has not played any competitive cricket since India's 2021 World Cup campaign.