IPL 2023: Sourav Ganguly Believes IPL Players Can Manage Workload Ahead of WTC Final

Delhi Capitals Director of Cricket offers his views on player workload management for the upcoming World Test Championship Final after the IPL.

Delhi Capitals’ Director of Cricket and former BCCI Chairman, Sourav Ganguly, has expressed his confidence that players selected for the World Test Championship (WTC) final will be able to manage their workload throughout the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.

Team India

The final of the WTC is set to take place just over a week after the IPL concludes, with India facing Australia in England. There have been concerns about player workload management, with the National Cricket Academy reportedly providing each team with a player list and workload portfolio to monitor the fitness and workload of players in contention for the national squad.

Ganguly believes that players will cope with the workload, pointing out that they will have a 10-day break following the IPL. He also indicated that the workload management portfolio given to each IPL team doesn’t provide specific instructions on how to treat players selected for international duty. Instead, players will be stopped from playing if they are carrying any injury.

Also Read: Deepak Hooda or Kyle Mayers to open for LSG in absence of Quinton de Kock

Indian captain Rohit Sharma agrees that the franchises will have the final say in whether they will be playing any players in any particular condition. However, Sharma pointed out that players also have some autonomy in this matter, as they can request a 1-2 game break when required.

Also Read: Shreyas Iyer’s absence will weaken KKR's batting lineup – Aakash Chopra

It’s worth noting that the Indian team is already dealing with long-term injuries to several key players, including Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and Shreyas Iyer, who will not represent India in the WTC final in June. Furthermore, players need to remain fit for the ODI World Cup scheduled for October-November. While BCCI would want all players who are in the plans for the teams in the WTC final and the World Cup to remain fit for the next few months, the players’ workload management remains crucial.

In conclusion, Ganguly and Sharma’s remarks highlight the need for effective player workload management during the IPL 2023 season, especially for players set to participate in the WTC final and the ODI World Cup. IPL franchises and the BCCI will have to work together to ensure that the players are not overworked and that they are in good physical and mental shape for the upcoming international matches. The players themselves also have a responsibility to monitor their workload and ask for breaks when necessary to avoid burnout or injury.

IPL 2024

Related articles

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: India vs Australia Champions Trophy First Semi-Final Today, Check Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report

The first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played today, March 4, at the Dubai International Stadium. This high-stakes match will...

SFS vs RST Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Probable Playing 11, Squads, Pitch Report, Injury Update, European T10 Cricket League 2025, Match 08

Sofia Stars will face off against Royal Strikers in the European T10 Cricket League on Monday, 03 March 2025, at 07:00 PM IST. Sofia...

How to Watch IND vs AUS Semi-Final Match for Free on Mobile and Laptop? Check All Details Here

The outcome of the match between India and New Zealand has clarified the schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals. Team India secured...

RST vs CHR Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Probable Playing 11, Squads, Pitch Report, Injury Update, European T10 Cricket League 2025, Match 06

The European T10 Cricket League will feature the Royal Strikers facing off against Christiania on Monday, 3rd March 2025, at 3:00 PM IST. With...

Champions Trophy: Will Rishabh Pant Get a Chance Against New Zealand? Assistant Coach Doeschate Speaks

India’s assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, stated that it has been difficult for star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant to watch Champions Trophy matches from the...

IND vs NZ- Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report for CT 2025 Today Match

India remains unbeaten in the tournament, but their focus will be on playing spin better as they face New Zealand in the final group...

PCB Releases Pakistan Super League Schedule, Clash with IPL Confirmed; When Will the Tournament Start?

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released the schedule for the 10th edition of its domestic T20 league, the Pakistan Super League (PSL), on Friday....

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: India and Pakistan to Face Off Again… Up to 3 Matches Possible in Asia Cup 2025

Cricket fans have exciting news! They will once again witness a high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan this year. The two teams recently faced...