We can't micro-manage the workload and fitness of the players during IPL: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated that the board cannot micro-manage players' workloads during the IPL. Key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have been rested for the upcoming series against Afghanistan due to fitness concerns. Saikia emphasized that while the BCCI monitors player fitness, it cannot interfere with franchise operations during the IPL season.
- ▪Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have been selected for the series against Afghanistan, pending fitness clearance.
- ▪Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel have been rested for the series due to workload management and injury.
- ▪Saikia mentioned that the BCCI cannot micro-manage player fitness during the IPL to avoid interfering with franchises.
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