The growing number of injuries among Indian cricketers has once again brought player fitness and rehabilitation into the spotlight. A report attributed to The Times of India has highlighted the workload handled by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Centre of Excellence (CoE), where several Indian players reportedly underwent rehabilitation during the 2025–26 period.

The report points to dozens of players receiving medical and rehabilitation support, recurring hamstring injuries and a proposed increase in the CoE's budget for the 2026–27 financial year. It has also drawn attention to Rohit Sharma's reported visit to the facility following the 2026 Indian Premier League season.

BCCI CoE Report: 32 Prominent Players Underwent Rehabilitation

According to the supplied report, 32 prominent Indian cricketers underwent rehabilitation at the CoE between April 2025 and March 2026. The group reportedly included 20 senior players with central contracts and 12 players from the India A or targeted-player groups.

The CoE's Sports Science and Medicine team is also reported to have treated 68 players across the men's and women's categories during the period.

These figures underline the scale of the medical and rehabilitation work required to support Indian cricket across different levels. With players moving between international fixtures, domestic tournaments and the IPL, managing recovery and physical workload remains an important challenge.

The report identifies hamstring injuries as a particularly common problem. It also cites Rishabh Pant's leg fracture during the Manchester Test in July 2025 as an example of a significant impact injury.

Rohit Sharma's Reported Rehabilitation Visit Draws Attention

One of the key points highlighted in the report concerns Rohit Sharma. According to the supplied account, the former India captain visited the CoE after IPL 2026 for rehabilitation related to a hamstring injury.

The report claims that the BCCI did not issue an official statement about this visit. However, the absence of a public announcement alone does not establish that information was deliberately concealed.

The distinction matters because players' medical updates may vary depending on the nature of the injury, the stage of treatment and the communication issued by their teams or the board.

The supplied report also names Virat Kohli, Varun Chakravarthy, Prince Yadav and Harsh Dubey among players included in an updated list dated September 30. The specific nature and status of each player's treatment would need to be confirmed independently.

Several Indian Players Have Faced Repeated Injury Concerns

The report also mentions Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Hardik Pandya and Prasidh Krishna among players who have experienced recurring injury problems.

It states that Rana, Pandya and Reddy each spent at least four months at the CoE over the preceding 18 months.

Repeated injuries can create challenges for both players and team management, particularly when a cricketer is expected to perform across multiple formats and competitions. Rehabilitation is only one part of the process; workload planning, conditioning, recovery time and a gradual return to competitive cricket are also important.

However, the reported figures alone do not establish a single cause for the injuries. Different players may face different risks depending on their roles, training demands, match schedules and medical circumstances.

BCCI CoE Budget Increased to ₹127 Crore

Another significant detail in the supplied report concerns the facility's finances.

According to the figures provided, the CoE's expenditure during the previous financial year was ₹92 crore, while its estimated budget for 2026–27 has been increased to ₹127 crore.

That represents a rise of ₹35 crore, or approximately 38 per cent.

The increase places the spotlight on the resources being allocated to player rehabilitation, sports science, medical support and performance development. However, the budget figure alone does not reveal how the money will be distributed across these activities or whether the increase is directly linked to the reported rise in injuries.

A detailed breakdown of expenditure and rehabilitation outcomes would be needed to assess how effectively the additional allocation is being used.

Can Better Injury Management Help Indian Cricket?

India's demanding cricket calendar makes injury prevention and rehabilitation increasingly important. Players may have limited recovery periods between international tours, domestic competitions and franchise tournaments, placing considerable demands on their bodies.

A comprehensive approach generally includes individualised workload monitoring, strength and conditioning, early injury assessment, appropriate recovery periods and carefully managed returns to competition.

The CoE's reported caseload highlights the importance of these systems. At the same time, assessing their effectiveness requires more than counting injuries or examining budget increases. Information about injury severity, recurrence rates, recovery timelines and players' long-term availability would provide a clearer picture.

What the Report Reveals

The figures attributed to the BCCI CoE report raise important questions about the scale of rehabilitation work in Indian cricket, the management of recurring injuries and the resources required to support players.

Rohit Sharma's reported rehabilitation visit has attracted particular attention, while the proposed ₹127 crore budget for 2026–27 adds a financial dimension to the discussion.

The key issue is not simply how many players have been injured, but how effectively the cricketing system can help them recover, reduce the risk of recurrence and remain fit over demanding seasons.

Note: The injury figures, Rohit Sharma update and budget details in this article are based on the supplied report and have not been independently verified here.