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BCCI player fitness and injury management review

Overview

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is addressing a significant increase in player injuries and concerns regarding national team fitness standards.

Following a series of injuries, including cramping and reduced mobility during a tour of England, the BCCI initiated a review of assessment processes at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. This led to the standardization of new fitness benchmarks, replacing the Yo-Yo test with the Bronco shuttle test and implementing specific time targets for running assessments. The board also addressed previous inconsistencies where senior players reportedly received more lenient fitness targets.

Further investigations into the injury surge highlighted several high-profile players sidelined by muscle strains and knee swelling. BCCI officials have reviewed rehabilitation processes while considering the potential impact of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on player health, noting that franchise pressures may cause players to compete while injured, complicating their recovery and readiness for national duties.

Entities

BCCI · VVS Laxman · Board of Control for Cricket in India · Jasprit Bumrah · Center of Excellence

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    BCCI reviews player fitness and rehabilitation amid rising injury concerns

    BCCI officials are reviewing player rehabilitation at the Center of Excellence following a wave of injuries to star players, amid concerns that IPL franchise pressures contribute to fitness issues.

  2. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    BCCI Revamps India Cricket Fitness Standards After England Tour Injuries

    The BCCI has questioned physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain and is standardising fitness tests, replacing the Yo‑Yo with the Bronco shuttle, after injuries and cramping on the England tour and allegations that senior

Sources

acvila30.ro · adr.it · news.abplive.com · news18.com · theshillongtimes.com · tv9hindi.com