Kaif 'surprised' by BCCI's struggle to hire medical professionals amid injury crisis
India is grappling with a significant player injury crisis, forcing discussions about the effectiveness of the BCCI's Centre of Excellence. Ex-cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressed astonishment at the board's challenges in securing suitable hires. VVS Laxman added that prospective staff appointments encountered last-minute obstacles. Given the BCCI's robust financial resources, this inability to draw…
Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed surprise at the BCCI's struggle to recruit top medical professionals, despite the board's substantial financial resources. Sai Sudharsan's latest injury setback adds to a series of issues, as players such as Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar are also unavailable for upcoming Tests against Sri Lanka due to injuries.
The BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia, visited Bengaluru to discuss the situation with CoE head VVS Laxman, who revealed that the board had approached several candidates for the CoE but lost out at the last minute. Kaif questioned how the BCCI, with its large financial might, has been unable to secure the best medical professionals and physiotherapists.
He emphasized that the issue needs to be resolved, attributing the impact to the players' dissatisfaction. The timing of the concerns is significant, as India prepares to face Sri Lanka in a crucial two-Test series starting on August 15 in Galle.
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