Can’t Have A Jasprit Bumrah Breaking Down 10 Days Before World Cup: BCCI President Roger Binny
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Newly elected BCCI president Roger Binny on Thursday reiterated the urgent need to address players who suffer frequent injuries, saying “you can’t have Jasipino Bumrah broken 10 days before the World Cup”. Bumrah was knocked out of the T20 World Cup with a back injury three days before the Indian team flew to Australia. Mohammad Shami battling COVID-19 at the same time, BCCI waited until the 11th hour for him to be completely healthy before being named as Bumrah’s replacement. Binny also touched on the topic after taking over as BCCI chief on Tuesday. “We need to address why and how players get injured so badly. We need to address why they fall so easily. Not just now but in four or five years. past,” Binny said at a solemn ceremony organized by Karnataka State Cricket Association here.
“It’s not that we don’t have good coaches or coaches. Whether it’s too much load or they’re playing too many formats, something needs to be done. That’s my priority.
“You can’t let a Bumrah rest 10 days before the World Cup and then who’s going to replace him. It’s important (to deal with that),” the 67-year-old said.
Central contracts for domestic players are not necessary, the pitch is better
Binny emphasized on the importance of preparing better cricketers for domestic cricket in addition to listing the standards of the Ranji Trophy.
“The pitches are still too quiet, they are not suitable for fast pitchers. We also need to look at the infrastructure. 30-40 thousand fans come to the stadium (for games). India), they need to be comfortable.” He said: “The players in the country are very well looked after. They have good facilities and are in good places. I don’t think there is a need for that at the moment (contract).
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“It is necessary to raise the standard of the Ranji Cup, which is the top league in the country. As for the Irani Cup that took place not too long ago, how many people know? We need to change that,” he said. On the upcoming women’s IPL in March, he added: “Surprisingly not as popular as men’s cricket but women’s cricket will be very popular. The game has made huge strides. in the last two or three years. Hopefully more people will come to watch the tournament.”
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