Archive · 23 Jul 2026
BCCI Focuses on Fitness for Sri Lanka Test Squad
The BCCI is focusing on fitness assessments for Indian cricketers like Hardik Pandya and Mohammad Siraj ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series.
Players are undergoing thorough checks and rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
The BCCI is concerned about recurring injuries and is implementing year-long roadmaps to manage player workloads.
This ensures players are ready for the upcoming series and domestic tournaments like the Duleep Trophy.
The BCCI wants to make sure players are fit and ready for the busy cricket season ahead.
BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru is conducting fitness assessments for Indian cricketers ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series.
Players like Hardik Pandya, Mohammad Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja are undergoing evaluations and rehabilitation.
The BCCI is concerned about recurring injuries and is implementing year-long roadmaps for player management.
Fitness assessments are crucial for the upcoming Duleep Trophy and other domestic tournaments.
The BCCI aims to ensure players are ready for the packed cricket season and major ICC events.
- Who
- Indian cricketers including Hardik Pandya, Mohammad Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja
- What
- Fitness assessments and conditioning work
- When
- Before the Sri Lanka Test series next month
- Where
- BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru
- Why
- To ensure player readiness and manage workloads effectively
Player Readiness
Selection Concerns
Fitness Assessments
Player Readiness
Players like Hardik Pandya and Mohammad Siraj are undergoing thorough fitness assessments to ensure they are ready for the Sri Lanka tour.
Selection Concerns
The BCCI is concerned about recurring injuries and the impact on player availability for the upcoming series.
Workload Management
Player Readiness
The BCCI is implementing year-long roadmaps to manage player workloads and ensure they peak at the right time.
Selection Concerns
Critics argue that the intense schedule and fitness assessments may lead to player burnout and affect performance.
- Facility
- BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru
- Players Under Assessment
- Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Akash Deep, Washington Sundar, Mohammad Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja
- Upcoming Tour
- Sri Lanka Test series
- Domestic Tournament
- Duleep Trophy
- Head Coach
- Rahul Dravid