# Kapil Dev: BCCI must check pacer workload as injuries rise 2026-08-13T00:10:58+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Kapil Dev has urged the BCCI to monitor fast bowlers' workload as T20 cricket dominates the calendar. Speaking in Bengaluru, the former India captain said players must know their bodies and warned against overexertion. He also stressed the importance of domestic cricket, especially for improving against spin. The second article notes that the Indian squad currently has multiple injury absentees, including Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, raising concerns about overtraining. Injuries like muscle strains and stress reactions have become regular, with players possibly suffering from Over Training Syndrome. Kapil, who never missed a Test due to injury, called for careful scheduling. The BCCI's workload questions may yield uncomfortable answers. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - thehindu.com Tags: BCCI, domestic cricket, fast bowlers, Kapil Dev, T20 cricket, workload management Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kapil-dev-warns-bcci-on-fast-bowlers-workload-in-t20-era/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kapil-dev-warns-bcci-on-fast-bowlers-workload-in-t20-era/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.