In recent times, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken some such steps regarding Indian cricketers, after which it has become almost mandatory for the cricketers to participate in domestic cricket. However, despite all this, there are some players of Team India who are still not participating in the Ranji Trophy.

The biggest name included among these players is all-rounder player Hardik Pandya. Pandya is also among those players who are included in the central contract of BCCI, but are not participating in the Ranji Trophy and domestic cricket season. But now a BCCI official has given a big statement regarding why the last Hardik Pandya is not participating in the Ranji Trophy?

BCCI official gave a big statement

Let us tell you that in a conversation with Times of India, when a BCCI source asked a question about Hardik Pandya not playing in domestic cricket, he said – We can understand the issue of Hardik Pandya, because his body is designed for the load of red ball cricket. Can’t bear it. He cannot take the load of Test cricket at the moment, Team India needs him to be completely fit for ICC tournaments.

So when this official was asked why players do not give importance to domestic cricket these days, he said – The decision makers in BCCI management know very well that some players do not want to play red ball cricket.

Hardik will take charge of Mumbai in IPL 2024

It is noteworthy that in the 17th season of IPL, Hardik Pandya is going to be seen captaining the five-time champion Mumbai Indians. So Mumbai has traded Hardik to Gujarat Titans and has appointed Hardik as the new captain, removing Rohit Sharma from the post of captaincy.