{
  "id": 5343545,
  "title": "India player injuries on the rise: BCCI says they 'will ensure proper rest in next FTP'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/india-player-injuries-on-the-rise-bcci-says-they-will-ensure-proper",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T14:07:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/india-player-injuries-rise-bcci-140716213.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's cricket board (BCCI) is set to implement measures to ensure players receive adequate rest during the next Future Tours Programme (FTP) cycle, according to BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. This comes as the physical toll of a demanding schedule has led to a rise in player injuries. Captain Shubman Gill had previously voiced concerns about the squad's conditioning after a string of fitness setbacks affected India's performance in their 2-1 ODI series defeat to England. The high volume of matches, particularly after two months of IPL, has taken a toll on the players' health. Key players such as Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, and Washington Sundar have all suffered injuries throughout the tour. BCCI officials assure that internal coordination is efficient, with no communication issues affecting the players' welfare. The board plans to raise the issue of proper recovery time and acclimatisation windows in international forums, with the aim of scheduling FTPs that accommodate these needs, especially when traveling to SENA countries.",
  "summary": "India player injuries on the rise: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the board will overhaul scheduling in the next FTP to ensure proper rest and warm-ups.",
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        "published": "2026-09-03T14:23:19.000Z"
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        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}