Bumrah fit, Harshit Rana out: BCCI fires physio ahead of Afghanistan T20Is
The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has fired physio Kamlesh Jain due to a spate of recurring player injuries, including Harshit Rana's latest setback, while Jasprit Bumrah has been declared fit. This comes as the team prepares for upcoming T20Is against Afghanistan and ODIs against West Indies, with concerns rising over player availability and depth for next year's ODI World Cup.
Why it matters
The frequent injuries and the physio's dismissal highlight significant challenges for Indian cricket's team management and selection, potentially impacting their performance in crucial upcoming international tournaments like the ODI World Cup.
NEW DELHI: The T20I team had its first practice session at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Thursday afternoon ahead of the three-match series against Afghanistan starting on Sunday.After months of rehab at the Centre of Excellence (CoE), Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy were declared fit to join the team which will fly to Japan for the Asian Games two days after the series.Also on Thursday morning, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) announced that Harshit Rana had suffered another injury during his match simulation test at the CoE on Tuesday.
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