BCCI working on rest protocols to reduce player injuries, says Saikia
Devajit Saikia says BCCI is studying rest protocols to cut player injuries in future FTP cycles.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board is examining ways to give players more recovery time between series and tour matches.
Saikia described the current FTP cycle as a “well-oiled engine” but acknowledged that frequent injuries remain a concern. The board plans to adjust future FTP schedules to include longer gaps and fewer back-to-back bilateral series.
No specific timeline for the changes was announced.
CricHubb Take
The promised rest windows will only matter if they survive the commercial calendar. Broadcasters and state associations already book dates two years ahead; any meaningful reduction in bilateral cricket will require those stakeholders to accept fewer India matches, not just rearranged ones.