NEW DELHI: World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on Friday voiced concern over the growing number of injuries among Indian cricketers, blaming the demanding schedule that keeps players on the field for nearly 10 months a year. He pointed out that the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru has become more of a rehabilitation center, with players spending more time recovering than training.
The latest setback is India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the second innings of the final Test in Sydney due to a back injury. Initially named in India’s Champions Trophy squad, Bumrah has now been ruled out of the tournament.
