3 min learnUp to date: Aug 12, 2026 02:17 PM IST
Former India batter Mohammed Kaif questioned why the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI), the world’s richest cricket physique, has didn’t appoint a head for sports activities science on the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for over a 12 months amid the nationwide facet’s present damage disaster.
India’s health scenario has unravelled during the last fortnight, with a number of key worldwide stars out injured forward of the two-match Check tour to Sri Lanka. In a significant blow to the facet, India misplaced tempo spearhead Jasprit Bumrah to damage regardless of the 32-year-old initially being named within the squad. Subsequently, batter Sai Sudharsan was additionally dominated out of the tour. All-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Harshit Rana are additionally contending with damage issues alongside white-ball stars Hardik Pandya and Varun Chakaravarthy.
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“There was an announcement from VVS Laxman [CoE head] that that they had approached a number of folks. These issues had been being labored out, however on the final minute, they turned it down. So, what I’m making an attempt to say is that no matter is occurring must be mounted. I’m not an skilled on this. The consultants appointed by the BCCI have to do their job. However I’m telling you that it’s having a big impression,” Kaif stated on his YouTube channel.
‘Now we have a lot cash’
“Now, I’m shocked as a result of so many individuals are desperate to work with the BCCI. Now we have a lot cash that if we name somebody, they may come operating. They do, don’t they? Simply take a look at the gamers. Gamers depart their international locations’ matches to come back and play within the IPL. They arrive, don’t they?
“So, I used to be somewhat shocked that we haven’t been in a position to work issues out with among the world’s finest physiotherapists and medical professionals and get them to work with the BCCI. I’m shocked as a result of we pay a lot. We provide such good contracts. If somebody comes and works right here, they’re sure to make some huge cash. They receives a commission very effectively,” he added.
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In a latest press convention in Bengaluru, CoE head VVS Laxman revealed that the BCCI high brass had come near appointing Nitin Patel’s successor because the Sports activities Science head on the CoE however failed.
“After Nitin left, we didn’t get anybody who might fill in that place. We had Andrew Leipus. All the pieces was agreed upon; in truth, Devajit had two or three conferences with him, however all of the sudden Andrew backed off on the final second, citing household causes. We performed a full-fledged interview course of with Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, Dr Ashish Soni, Dr Rohan Khavte, and me. We shortlisted 5 candidates, and the primary was an Australian. After deciding on him, all of the sudden he backed out, saying he can not transfer to Bengaluru,” Laxman instructed reporters final Sunday.
