BCCI Can't Micro-Manage Player Workload During IPL: Secretary Devajit Saikia

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated the board cannot micro-manage player workload during IPL due to potential interference with franchise operations. This comes amidst concerns over injuries (Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja) and burnout affecting national team selections for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have been selected subject to fitness clearance. Questions arise over the management of centrally contracted players like Varun Chakaravarthy (reported toe fracture) and Arshdeep Singh (potential niggle) during the IPL. Saikia clarified that while the BCCI monitors player fitness through its Centre of Excellence, final decisions rest with franchises during the IPL. The board's control is more pronounced when the Indian team is directly involved.