Earlier BCCI made it clear that NCA will work closely with the IPL franchises for managing the workload of its players for Cricket World Cup 2023. However, a special set of instructions will now go for the WTC Final. Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami and Mohammed Siraj will get special attention while playing in IPL 2023.
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“All players in World Cup plan will be monitored by the NCA throughout IPL. It will be a busy time. But before that we have to consider WTC Final. As there is no Bumrah in WTC, the pace department will get special attention. Considering Jadeja’s impact as an all-rounder, he is crucial to our plans and NCA will be in touch with CSK to keep a tab on his workload management. Same goes for Siraj, Shami and Shardul,” a senior BCCI official told InsideSport.
“The idea is to keep players as fresh as possible. With high-intensity matches like IPL, it is difficult. But we have to do as much as possible to keep them ready,” the official added.
India is just a win away from confirming their spot in the WTC Final. But that may be delayed if India fails to win the 3rd Test. However, with not a lot of time to prepare for the WTC Final, BCCI isn’t risking any injuries.