Is the 2km Run a Fair Measure of Cricket Fitness?

Cricket Matters: Better Every Ball

The 2km time trial run has been a standard measure of fitness in cricket for years. But as the sport continues to evolve and players are expected to be multi-dimensional athletes, it's worth asking the question: is this test truly a fair reflection of a player's fitness for the game? In this podcast, we'll dive into some of the requirements of cricket, analyze the 2km time trial for both men and women, and evaluate its effectiveness as a tool for measuring the fitness of cricketers, both professional and amateur alike. Whether you're a player, coach, or just a fan of the sport, this is a topic that's sure to spark debate and provide valuable insight, and hopefully provide an alternative view into the state of fitness in cricket and the future of where the sport is going.

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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Is 2 KM Time Trial A REAL Metric? (00:03:08)

3. Is it For The Elite? (00:11:01)

4. What You Need to Do (00:18:07)

5. Outro (00:37:05)