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Rohit Sharma to join Team India Down Under after clearing fitness test

By Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma on Friday passed his fitness test at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

The Indian opener is all set to join the Test squad in Australia ahead of the Border-Gavaskar trophy. However, due to the mandatory 14-day quarantine period, Rohit wouldn't be taking part in the first couple of Tests.

Good memories in the whites and Down Under

Rohit had a memorable 2019 in Tests as he established his authority as an opener. The opener had the highest average i.e. 92.66 in the longest format in 2019 by any batsman with more than 500 runs. He, unfortunately, had to miss out on the New Zealand series earlier this year due to injury.

During his last stint in the whites Down Under, Rohit had scored a crucial 63 not out at MCG. His limited-overs record in Australia has also been staggering and the right-handed batsman would be looking to replicate the same in red-ball cricket as well.

The NCA medical Team was satisfied with Rohit's physical fitness

According to the statement released from BCCI Honorary Secretary Jay Shah, Rohit was deemed fit by the National Cricket Academy medical team after completing his rehabilitation and training there. The Mumbai Indians skipper had suffered a hamstring injury during IPL.

"Team India batsman Mr. Rohit Sharma has completed his rehabilitation process at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru and is now clinically fit. He has been rehabilitating and training at NCA since 19th November following a high-grade left hamstring injury suffered during the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The NCA medical Team was satisfied with the physical fitness of Mr. Sharma after assessing him on different metrics that tested his skills related to batting, fielding, and running between the wickets. Mr. Sharma’s physical fitness has been satisfactory, however, he will be required to continue work on his endurance.

He has been given a detailed program to follow for the duration of the two weeks he will be quarantined for. He will be reassessed by the Team India medical team post his quarantine to establish his fitness status and a call on his participation in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be taken accordingly."