Former India captain Kapil Dev stated that the demanding cricketing schedule was behind the rising variety of accidents amongst Indian gamers. The most recent star participant to be hit with the harm bug is Jasprit Bumrah who was dominated out of India’s Champions Trophy squad, sending the Males in Blue’s plans in disarray.
“The one factor that worries me is that they play for 10 months a yr — accidents can be rather more frequent,” Dev stated.
Mohammed Shami, India’s prime wicket-taker within the 2023 ODI World Cup (24 wickets), suffered a leg harm post-final and underwent surgical procedure. His 14-month restoration dominated him out of the BGT collection, which India misplaced for the primary time in a decade. Shami’s absence left Bumrah with no dependable bowling associate.
When requested about how Bumrah’s harm can impression India’s Champions Trophy preparations, the 1983 World Cup profitable captain stated that the main focus needs to be on the gamers who’ve made it to the squad.
“Why speak about somebody who isn’t within the workforce? It’s a workforce recreation, and the workforce has to win, not people. This isn’t badminton, tennis, or golf; we’re taking part in a workforce sport within the Champions Trophy. If we play as a workforce, we will certainly win,” stated the 66-year-old.
“You by no means need your major gamers to get injured, but when it occurs, you may’t do something about it. Good luck to my Indian workforce — go and play nicely,” he added.
He additionally wished luck to the younger gamers as they embark on the hunt to win the Champions Trophy with India taking part in towards Bangladesh of their first match on February 20 in Dubai.
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“While you see the children, their confidence is unbelievable. We didn’t have this a lot confidence once we have been younger. Good luck to them,” Dev stated.
(With company inputs)
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