BCCI plans better FTP schedule to allow player rest and acclimatization

The BCCI is evaluating its scheduling process after acknowledging that a high volume of matches has become a primary challenge for the national cricket team. Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the board aims to refine the Future Tours Programme to include mandatory rest periods and practice time before major series in South Africa, Australia, England, and New Zealand. This review follows recent performance struggles, including series losses against England and Ireland. Leadership figures including captain Shubman Gill, T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and VVS Laxman met at the BCCI headquarters to establish a roadmap for the 2027 ODI World Cup. While the board dismissed concerns regarding internal communication or coordination, officials admitted that the team must undergo a period of critical assessment to address its recent limited-overs results.

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