After the IPL concludes at the end of May, the Indian cricket team will begin to play against Australia in the World Test Championship final on June 7.
The second week of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 has already seen some incredible performances from the biggest stars, while other lesser-known players have established themselves as household names. After the IPL concludes at the end of May, the Indian cricket team will begin to play against Australia in the World Test Championship final on June 7. Due to recent player injuries and India’s lack of ICC victories since 2013, numerous former players, notably former India coach Ravi Shastri, have recommended that the players who will compete in the WTC final receive adequate recuperation during the IPL.
Put yourself in the position of the IPL owners, the question was posed to IPL chairman Arun Dhumal in a recent conversation. They have the right to demand the greatest performance from the players because they have paid money. Is it reasonable to expect the IPL owners to control the workload of the best Indian athletes?
Dhumal responded in great detail. “The issue in our nation is that everybody who makes money, whether they are a business or an individual, is viewed suspiciously. Since Virat Kohli has been playing in the IPL for so long, he has never experienced an injury. Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja never suffered injuries. Does it relate to the IPL in any way? Additionally, Raj Angad Bawa is hurt at the same time. He has participated in the IPL.
“We start blaming IPL for everything and anything just because they get money from it. Any sport has its share of injuries. Our top badminton players are hurt. They are not IPL players. There are a ton of international stars participating in the IPL. They haven’t offered a defense that their injury was caused by the IPL. Therefore, we need to change our perspective. They must increase their degree of fitness.
“Even still, injuries are inevitable for a medium-pace bowler at some point. Because they are aware that they must put in a lot of effort and maintain their level of fitness for any format, we have observed stars who have developed extreme discipline. Cricket players will need to decide if they want to have a long career. Either play every format and every game for a few years, or take a few matches off and have a successful career. Many athletes may learn from Jimmy Anderson. It’s incredible at his age, the style of bowling he does, and the number of wickets he has taken,” Dhumal continued.
