‘IPL financial pressure forcing players to play through injuries’
It is understandable that Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises come under immense pressure when their players suffer injuries, given the significant financial investment involved. But the bigger question is: how does that pressure affect the players and, ultimately, Indian cricket? According to a source at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, players being made to play through…
The financial pressures of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are forcing players to continue playing despite injuries, according to a source at the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. This practice, driven by franchise and financial pressures, is making it challenging to manage players' returns to international cricket.
The source stated, "Too much cricket. The human body has its load limits. Overuse and stress injuries, especially in older players, are unpredictable in terms of return to play." Players are sent to the rehabilitation facility after playing through injuries during the IPL. The BCCI CoE source highlighted the dedication of team and Centre of Excellence physios, who prioritize player safety.
This issue emerged as India faces a growing injury list ahead of their upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. Recent injuries to players such as Sai Sudharsan, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Washington Sundar have further highlighted the challenges posed by the demands of franchise cricket and the health of the national team.
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