BCCI spends ₹127 crore on injuries, 32 cricketers treated

The BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru has reportedly treated 32 top Indian men's cricketers for injuries between April 2025 and March 2026. According to a Times of India report, the list includes 20 centrally contracted players and 12 players from the targeted and India A categories.

The number of players visiting the CoE has reportedly increased since the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season ended. With the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching, these injury concerns have put the fitness of India's key players under focus. The team management will need to monitor player workloads and recovery as India prepares for the tournament.

According to the report, the BCCI has increased the CoE's budget to ₹127 crore, compared with ₹92 crore in the previous financial year. The budget covers injury management, rehabilitation, administrative costs, courses and match-related expenses. The increased spending reflects the board's efforts to support player recovery and fitness ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

BCCI raises injury management spending to ₹127 crore, report says

The BCCI has reportedly increased the budget of its Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru from ₹92 crore to ₹127 crore for the current financial year. The increase of nearly ₹35 crore comes as the board looks to improve injury management and help players recover faster.

According to a report by The Times of India, head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill have raised concerns over the frequent injuries to Indian players. The BCCI is now giving more attention to injury management and rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence to help players maintain their fitness.

Several Indian players have visited the Centre of Excellence for rehabilitation over the past year. Rohit Sharma went there earlier this year to recover from a hamstring injury, while Virat Kohli also visited the rehabilitation centre for the first time this year. Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna are also among the regular visitors to the facility. However, the report did not mention how many times these players have visited the centre for rehabilitation.

32 top cricketers received treatment: What the report reveals

According to the report, 32 top Indian men's cricketers underwent injury rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence between April 2025 and March 2026. The number highlights the growing focus on injury management and player recovery in Indian cricket.

The report revealed that 68 Indian cricketers, including men and women, received treatment at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru over the past 20 months. Most of these cases involved soft-tissue injuries, which affect muscles, tendons and ligaments. The report also noted that the BCCI had not seen such a high number of soft-tissue injuries since the COVID-19 bio-bubbles of 2020 and 2021.

Rishabh Pant was the only player reported to have suffered an impact-related injury during the period. He received treatment for a fractured foot, which he sustained during the Manchester Test in 2025. The report highlighted that most of the other cases involved soft-tissue injuries rather than injuries caused by direct impact.

What the ₹127 crore spend means for Team India’s fitness and CoE rehab

The BCCI's decision to increase the Centre of Excellence budget to ₹127 crore shows its focus on improving player fitness and injury management. Indian cricket faced a similar rise in soft-tissue injuries in 2021-22, when players moved out of the bio-bubbles used during the COVID-19 pandemic. The issue was brought under control within two to three months.

A similar situation was reported in 2017, when several players suffered injuries over a period of three months after strength and conditioning coach Shanker Basu introduced major changes to the fitness programme. These past cases highlight the need for proper fitness planning, injury prevention and recovery methods to keep players fit throughout the season.

With the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching, managing player fitness will be a major priority for the BCCI and the Indian team management. The increased budget could help strengthen rehabilitation facilities and support players during recovery. Keeping key players fit and reducing the risk of repeated injuries will be important as India prepares for the global tournament.