Bangalore, Aug. 8: Fears that Sachin Tendulkar was not completely fit were on Tuesday put to rest with Indian cricket team’s physiotherapist John Gloster declaring that the batsman had passed a fitness test.

Talking to the media at the end of the second day of the cricket skills camp, Gloster was drawn in to speaking on coach Greg Chappell’s remarks that Tendulkar was not fit to throw the ball from deep and that he needed to be protected by making him field inside the 30 yard circle. Gloster, who also asked whether there was lack of communication in this regard, dismissed all such talk by stating "Sachin has passed the fitness test to play in Sri Lanka. I can only say this much. He was flamboyant in his batting today."

Gloster was referring to Tendulkar’s innings in the mock match played among the players. Opening the innings with Rahul Dravid, Tendulkar made a run-a-ball 26 with four fours.

On the second camp that commenced on Monday, Gloster said "I want to see them as to how they are moving, their agility and endurance. They have all got physical targets and that they are achieving the target is in itself a happy news."

Gloster, who also interacted with officials of global shoe manufacturing company Nike during the day, said right footwear was a must for sportsmen, especially cricketers.

"The most important thing for any athlete, is that they must have the required and correct footwear to avoid injuries on his low back, legs and knee. It is important to advise what they should wear. Gregory King and myself attend to this aspect," he said.