BCCI reviews performance after India losses in England and Ireland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India held a review meeting in Mumbai on Thursday to address recent international performance trends. Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the board analyzed setbacks against Ireland and England, which included an 0-2 T20I series loss to Ireland and 1-4 and 1-2 defeats in England's white-ball series. Participants included head coach Gautam Gambhir, captains Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, and Centre of Excellence director VVS Laxman. The board intends to revise the Future Tours Programme to allow for more player rest and acclimatization before major tours. Discussions also focused on refining fitness protocols to reduce injury frequency as the team pivots toward preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Saikia rejected claims of internal communication gaps and addressed speculation regarding Rohit Sharma’s international future.
- •BCCI held a review meeting in Mumbai regarding recent team results.
- •India lost white-ball series to both Ireland and England.
- •Future Tours Programme will be adjusted to prioritize player rest.
- •The board aims to implement new fitness protocols to mitigate injury concerns.
- •Strategy is focused on preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — BCCI meeting decoded: Devajit Saikia reveals big plans for injuries, SENA tours and 2027 World Cup
"The BCCI is set to enhance its overseas performance strategy while tackling player injuries. They aim to craft a robust plan in preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will require adjustments in the Future Tours Programme to prioritise player rest. Recent defeats in white-ball matches against England and Ireland were carefully analysed, and insight was gathered from captains and the head coach regarding fitness protocols.
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