India T20 WC Squad: Former coach Ravi Shastri appeals to new BCCI President Roger Binny, Shastri said- “If a player needs rest in IPL then so be it”
The team’s key player Roger Binny replaced Sourav Ganguly
Roger Binny, the key player of the 1983 World Cup team, will replace Sourav Ganguly as the new President of BCCI.
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At the same time, former coach Ravi Shastri has made an appeal to his fellow player Roger Binny, in fact, he has urged Binny to intervene in the IPL vs. country debate.
Jaspreet Bumrah and Deepak Chahar are injured for the evening of the T20 World Cup.
The reason for this is workload and busy schedule. That’s why Shastri has asked Binny to give rest to the players during the IPL.
The Players Urged to Rest:-
Ravi Shastri has urged former teammate Roger Binny to look into the IPL vs country debate and rest India’s star players ahead of major tournaments.
India suffered a serious setback ahead of the T20 World Cup after Jasprit Bumrah and Deepak Chahar were ruled out due to back injuries.
Bumrah has made sporadic appearances for India over the past 24 months due to injuries, while was available for Mumbai Indians during the IPL.
Shastri, who was the head coach during India’s last World Cup campaign, said players should have the option of taking rest during the IPL.
Speaking to veteran journalist Ayaz Memon at the Meet-the-Media program, Shastri said, “With the amount of cricket that exists today, it is extremely important how much you a player plays.
Keep its balance right. When should he rest? And there, a (BCCI) president can play a big role.”
The chairman has to sit with the franchisee:-
He further added, “Tomorrow if a cricketer needs to be resting for a certain number of matches in the IPL to play for India, so be it.
Where a (BCCI) president has to sit with the franchise. And explain that he is very important first for India and then for the franchise.”
On Binny becoming the BCCI President, he said, “I am happy, because he was my colleague in the World Cup. There is continuity as he was the President of Karnataka State Cricket Association. Hence, he goes on to become the President of BCCI.
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And I am very happy because he is a World Cup winner. Who is the President for the first time in the history of BCCI? His credentials are undeniable. He has ticked all the boxes to take up this position.”
