Some players have become permanent residents of NCA, can’t play four matches in a row: Shastri
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has taken a dig at the injury management of some of the country’s leading bowlers, saying they have become permanent residents of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) while undergoing ‘rehabilitation’. Shastri did not name anyone but was referring to Chennai Super Kings fast bowler Deepak Chahar, who has been injured at least thrice in the last eight months, while the sports science and medical team of the NCA, headed by Nitin Patel, examined him. Was declared fit.
Shastri said in a sarcastic tone in ESPN Cricinfo’s digital video, “It can also be said that there are many who have made NCA a permanent place in the last three or four years.” They will get residence permit very soon which means they can go there anytime which is not a good thing. helps. Chahar has suffered a left hamstring injury while fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and the legendary Krishna have undergone surgeries for back fractures.
Shastri, who is the coach of the Indian team till October 2021, expressed surprise that some of these players do not even play all formats but cannot bowl even four overs in four consecutive T20 matches. He said, “He cannot play four matches in a row. Then why go to NCA. NCA returns after three matches. Shastri believes Rohit Sharma’s return to form is a good sign for five-time champions Mumbai Indians. Mumbai defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets to register their first win in three matches. Delhi scored 172 runs in response to which Mumbai won on the last ball.
Rohit scored 65, his first half-century after 24 innings. Shastri said, “Rohit Sharma handled the pressure very well against Delhi. He led from the front. His return to form is good for him and the team. Dhoni comes up the batting order. Chennai has to play Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday, which is Dhoni’s 200th match as captain. Gavaskar said, “I hope Dhoni will come up the batting order so that he gets to play two-three overs more. He specializes in playing big innings.
