Measurements of Fitness through Agility and Endurance of Under-19 Cricket Players of Pakistan

Abstract

The leading objective of the present research was to determine the comparisons of pre and post-tests of agility and endurance as fitness measures of under-19 cricket players of Pakistan. The quasi-experimental research design as pre-test and post-test was applied to 40 players’ samples representing equal control and experimental groups. Run A3, 40 m sprint, and explosive power were the batteries applied to measure agility, whereas, the YOYO test was used to record the endurance of cricket players for 12 weeks. The findings of the present research revealed that the players improved their agility and endurance comparatively better in their post-test. The results revealed that the control and experimental groups found a significant difference (< 0.05) from each other after post-test. It was concluded that trainers should focus on the development of agility and endurance to enhance the fitness of players. Cricket trainers should be encouraged and supported to attend diverse fitness courses to improve their fitness dexterity and to apply them to their players in ground/practical settings.