<p class="title">Putting an end to speculations on his fitness, star batsman Rohit Sharma cleared the mandatory Yo-Yo test on Wednesday and then fired a salvo at his critics, who questioned his exemption from the June 15 test.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Last week, skipper Virat Kohli and veteran MS Dhoni along with other UK-bound limited overs specialists had cleared the YoYo Test, save Ambati Rayudu.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Rohit had sought exemption from the BCCI as he had a sponsor commitment in Russia.</p>.<p class="bodytext">BCCI GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim had informed PTI that it wasn't mandatory for him to appear on the scheduled date as he had taken permission in advance.</p>.<p class="bodytext">On Wednesday, India's limited overs vice-captain took the test at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and then announced on social media that he has cleared it.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Rohit also took a dig at a section of media, that put a question mark over his fitness.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Dear... it’s no one's business how & where I spend my time. I’m entitled to have time off as long as I follow the protocol. Let’s debate some real news. shall we & to a few channels, I had just one chance to clear my Yo-Yo that was today. Verification before reporting is always a good idea" Rohit tweeted. The BCCI had kept Ajinkya Rahane on stand-by in case Rohit fails to achieve the qualifying mark of 16.1.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In the recent past, senior pacer Mohammed Shami and Rayudu had failed the test and lost their place in the side. Talented batsman Sanju Samson was also dropped from the A tour of England after he failed to clear the mark. The senior team will start their UK campaign on June 27 with a two-match T20 series against Ireland in Dublin. The second match will be played on June 29.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The Indian team will depart from Delhi on June 23. </p>
<p class="title">Putting an end to speculations on his fitness, star batsman Rohit Sharma cleared the mandatory Yo-Yo test on Wednesday and then fired a salvo at his critics, who questioned his exemption from the June 15 test.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Last week, skipper Virat Kohli and veteran MS Dhoni along with other UK-bound limited overs specialists had cleared the YoYo Test, save Ambati Rayudu.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Rohit had sought exemption from the BCCI as he had a sponsor commitment in Russia.</p>.<p class="bodytext">BCCI GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim had informed PTI that it wasn't mandatory for him to appear on the scheduled date as he had taken permission in advance.</p>.<p class="bodytext">On Wednesday, India's limited overs vice-captain took the test at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and then announced on social media that he has cleared it.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Rohit also took a dig at a section of media, that put a question mark over his fitness.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Dear... it’s no one's business how & where I spend my time. I’m entitled to have time off as long as I follow the protocol. Let’s debate some real news. shall we & to a few channels, I had just one chance to clear my Yo-Yo that was today. Verification before reporting is always a good idea" Rohit tweeted. The BCCI had kept Ajinkya Rahane on stand-by in case Rohit fails to achieve the qualifying mark of 16.1.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In the recent past, senior pacer Mohammed Shami and Rayudu had failed the test and lost their place in the side. Talented batsman Sanju Samson was also dropped from the A tour of England after he failed to clear the mark. The senior team will start their UK campaign on June 27 with a two-match T20 series against Ireland in Dublin. The second match will be played on June 29.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The Indian team will depart from Delhi on June 23. </p>