Shubhrata Mukherjee: Indian cricket has seen an increase in the supply of young, talented cricketers since the inception of the IPL. Many of them are among the most sought after to play in the national team. However, only 11 cricketers would get a chance to play in the 22 yards for the national team! BCCI has taken many initiatives many times to solve that problem. One of which is playing another team in an international series. Behind this, where there is a plan to give opportunities to young cricketers, on the other hand regular cricketers can also be given some rest. As a result, the chances of injury are reduced by reducing the additional workload. And for that purpose, the BCCI is looking to field a second-row team in the upcoming series against Afghanistan.
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There was a rumor that BCCI might cancel the upcoming Afghanistan series. The reason was the packed sports schedule. Although the BCCI has started thinking again this time. Plans to field a second-tier team have emerged. The BCCI wants to rest the senior cricketers of the team before the West Indies tour. Hence this decision. BCCI wants to give rest to cricketers like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli so this decision has been taken. Final of World Test Championship after IPL. Overall, a packed sports schedule for the seniors. Consequently, this decision of the BCCI has been taken into account.
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The series is scheduled for June 20-30. That’s why BCCI wants to shorten this series or wants to play T20, ODI series. Hardik Pandya can lead the Indian team in this series. Afghanistan Cricket Board President Mirwais Ashraf is coming to India for the IPL final. The final decision will be taken only after discussing the series. The program of the Indian team this time is absolutely packed. After the IPL, he will play the final of the World Test Championship. After this, India will play a series against the Caribbean from 12 July to 13 August. After this, a three-match ODI series will be played against Ireland. Also, if the Asia Cup is played in September, then the pressure of the schedule on the Indian cricketers is going to increase.
