‘I don't know who made the decision’: Ex-India batter on Bumrah's workload
Indian cricket player Jasprit Bumrah's ongoing knee injury has sparked debate regarding the management of player fitness by the Centre of Excellence. Former player Subramaniam Badrinath clarified that the facility provides data, but selection decisions remain with the team management.
Why it matters
High injury rates among top athletes raise questions about the efficacy of sports science and rehabilitation protocols in professional cricket.
India's growing injury list has put the Centre of Excellence (COE) under the spotlight, with several players across formats currently dealing with fitness issues.Jasprit Bumrah is battling knee swelling, while Sai Sudharsan has been sidelined by a left big toe injury. Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are recovering from hamstring problems, while Washington Sundar is unavailable with a quadriceps injury.The number of players missing or recovering from injuries has raised questions about India's injury management and rehabilitation system, particularly with the team preparing for an important phase across formats.Bumrah's latest setback has attracted particular attention.
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