Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja likely to have only “Conditional NOC” for IPL 2023

Xtra Time Web Desk: In what is believed to be a major setback for the franchises, the star Indian players like Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Deepak Hooda are likely to be given “Conditional NOC” by BCCI for their participation in IPL 2023. Given the rising injury problems, BCCI has instructed National Cricket Academy to work with IPL franchises to monitor players’ fitness and manage workload during IPL 2023.

In the BCCI Review Meeting held in Mumbai on Sunday, it was decided that no player can take a leave when there is a International series

The Indian cricket board in its review meeting held on Sunday in Mumbai decided to adopt some stringent measures to manage workload and injuries better. The NCA will remain in touch with franchises, meaning the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Burmah and Hardik Pandya can only ‘Conditional NOC’ to feature in the tournament. 

The new diktat from BCCI could very well see some of the star players rotated or rested during IPL 2023.

Meanwhile, BCCI has shortlisted 20 players for the World Cup 2023 in October. With the 2023 World Cup around the corner, the BCCI has asked NCA to take up matters into their hands. As per instruction, the NCA led by VVS Laxman will be in touch will all IPL franchises to manage the workload of the players. High-risk players like Jadeja and Hardik Pandya have only been given conditional NOC.