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BCCI hikes budget by Rs 127 crore to tackle player injuries
✍️ India.com
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 04:47 AM
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India has allocated an additional Rs 127 crore to its budget to strengthen injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes for national cricketers.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a Rs 127 crore increase in its financial allocation aimed at addressing the growing concern over player injuries. The additional funding is earmarked for upgrading medical infrastructure, expanding physiotherapy units, and introducing advanced injury‑prevention technologies across its training centres.
Officials said the move follows a series of high‑profile injuries that sidelined key members of the senior and junior squads in recent months. By bolstering medical support, the board hopes to reduce recovery times and safeguard player fitness ahead of upcoming international tours and domestic tournaments.
The budget revision will be reflected in the BCCI’s financial plan for the current fiscal year, with expenditures monitored by an internal audit committee. Stakeholders, including team doctors and coaches, are expected to submit detailed implementation proposals within the next quarter.
Industry analysts view the increased spend as a proactive step to maintain India’s competitive edge in world cricket, especially as other nations invest heavily in sports science and player welfare.
Officials said the move follows a series of high‑profile injuries that sidelined key members of the senior and junior squads in recent months. By bolstering medical support, the board hopes to reduce recovery times and safeguard player fitness ahead of upcoming international tours and domestic tournaments.
The budget revision will be reflected in the BCCI’s financial plan for the current fiscal year, with expenditures monitored by an internal audit committee. Stakeholders, including team doctors and coaches, are expected to submit detailed implementation proposals within the next quarter.
Industry analysts view the increased spend as a proactive step to maintain India’s competitive edge in world cricket, especially as other nations invest heavily in sports science and player welfare.