Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan has cleared the Yo-Yo Test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE), scoring above 17. This latest fitness result confirms he is ready to return to cricketing action after being sidelined with injury.
Sarfaraz has been working hard on his fitness over the last year. Once criticized for not meeting BCCI’s standards, he has undergone a major transformation, reportedly shedding 17 kilograms. His latest Yo-Yo Test score not only meets but comfortably surpasses the BCCI’s benchmark of 16.5 for selection.
This is not the first time Sarfaraz has shown he can match fitness standards. Back in 2023, reports confirmed he scored 16.5 in the Yo-Yo Test, sparking debates about his continued exclusion from the national team despite excellent domestic performances.
Despite his fitness progress, Sarfaraz faced a setback in September 2025 when he was ruled out of the Duleep Trophy with a quadriceps injury sustained during the Buchi Babu Tournament, where he had impressed with two consecutive centuries.
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The injury also kept him out of the upcoming India vs West Indies Test series (October 2025). However, selectors have kept faith in him, naming him among the 24 probables for Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad for the 2025-26 season.
Adding to his motivation, Sarfaraz was spotted practicing alongside Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and youngster Ayush Mhatre in September, a sign of his determination to break back into the big stage.
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The Yo-Yo Test has often been a talking point in Indian cricket, with several players’ careers and selections debated around it. Sarfaraz Khan clearing the test with a 17+ score shows his commitment to fitness and strengthens his case for future India call-ups once fully recovered.
