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BCCI player fitness and player future 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.

On September 3, 2026, the BCCI convened a high-level review meeting in Mumbai to address recent poor overseas performances, including T20 series losses to Ireland and England, and an ODI series loss. Key attendees included head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Shubman Gill, T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, and Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman. The meeting focused on fitness and injury management following setbacks for players like Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya, while also considering the impact of the IPL on player health.

A major component of the discussions involved the long-term roadmap for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the futures of veteran players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja. While reports had circulated suggesting Rohit Sharma might retire from ODIs following the England series, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia dismissed these as rumours, stating Sharma remains part of the team’s plans. To improve performance in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia), the BCCI plans to restructure the Future Tours Programme to allow for better acclimatization and rest.

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BCCI · VVS Laxman · Board of Control for Cricket in India · Hardik Pandya · Devajit Saikia

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Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 29 sources
    BCCI holds review meeting in Mumbai to discuss team performance and player futures

    The BCCI held a crucial review meeting in Mumbai to discuss India's recent overseas losses, player fitness concerns, and the long-term roadmap for the 2027 ODI World Cup, including the future of Rohit Sharma.

  2. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Indian cricketers undergo mandatory fitness tests in Bengaluru

    Indian cricketers, including Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja, have undergone mandatory fitness testing at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru ahead of the new season.

  3. about 2 months 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.

  4. about 2 months 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

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