The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly worried about recurring hamstring injuries among players, specifically Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Sources indicate that Reddy was being urged to bowl at speeds close to 140 kilometers per hour to fill in for Hardik Pandya, who has a history of injuries. This has put the team's fitness management under scrutiny.
During Rahul Dravid's tenure as head coach, the BCCI's medical team, the Centre of Excellence (CoE), and the team management created year-long fitness roadmaps for individual players. These plans were designed to ensure players reached optimal fitness levels before major ICC events or important Test series. However, the recent injuries suggest that the system may need improvement.
The BCCI is now reviewing these protocols to prevent further fitness issues. The focus is on balancing player workload and maintaining performance standards without risking long-term health. The situation highlights the challenges of managing a team's fitness in high-pressure international cricket.