BCCI Schedules Intensive Pre‑Season Assessments Ahead of Busy 2026‑27 Calendar

The Board of Control for Cricket in India runs an annual pre‑season screening for contracted and targeted cricketers at its Bangalore facility. The regimen blends laboratory‑based fitness tests with field‑based performance drills, providing a holistic view of strength, endurance, flexibility and cricketing skills. Over the past week, groups of players arrived in staggered batches, each undergoing a full suite of assessments before returning to their regular training camps. The data collected will inform load‑management plans as India prepares for a series of commitments, including a T20 series versus Afghanistan, the Asian Games, a home white‑ball series against the West Indies and a multi‑format tour of New Zealand.