A fragile fitness system? Hamstring injuries put Team India, CoE under scanner
Team India captain Shubman Gill has raised concerns regarding the team's fitness standards following a series of recurring hamstring injuries. Reports suggest a breakdown in communication between the team management and the Centre of Excellence, leading to inadequate player workload management.
Why it matters
The fitness crisis threatens the performance of India's national cricket team in major ICC tournaments and high-stakes series.
NEW DELHI: India’s ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill expressed concern over his team’s fitness standards after the ODI series defeat in England. A string of players breaking down before or during series has repeatedly left the team hamstrung over the past year. Gill suggested that India might be missing a trick in managing players’ fitness.His comments have brought into focus the breakdown of a system built on coordination between the Indian team management and the Centre of Excellence (CoE). Not long ago, India had all their key players fit and available for three ICC events in 2023, 2024 and 2025. TOI understands that some senior players are struggling to adapt to a new system following a change in personnel last year.
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