The thrust on domestic cricket will be the key area of work for the Board in the coming season. According to BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, the idea is to make domestic cricket an exciting property as the game continues to grow.
“Domestic cricket is one of the greatest assets that the BCCI owns. It’s strong and that’s why the bench-strength of all the Indian teams is strong. India will continue to be a major force as long as our domestic cricket is well conducted. The season lasts six months and the players keep busy during that period but I don’t see any issue of fatigue or burnout there. It is very well balanced.
“The Indian team, after the Supreme Court ruling, is getting rest before and after the IPL. Our aim is to give a balanced schedule. We inherited some stuff but we have to look forward and improve the image and the standard of the game,” Johri told The Hindu here.
With the IPL set to be unveiled in a new package, Johri was excited. “IPL is great cricket. Cricket within the ropes of the eight teams will be very high. The standards will improve with so many uncapped players also on view. The international flavour is there to make it the best of the best. The TV experience will grow because of the innovations in coverage.”
Credit to players
Johri gave all credit to the players for the state of the game in the country. “We have had a very satisfying season in every respect. The senior men’s team and the women’s team have done exceptionally well. Winning the under-19 final meant good work at the junior level. In every sphere India has excelled.
“The credit goes to the players. It is not for the BCCI to take any credit. We are committed to give them the best of facilities. We are focused on the growth of cricket. The intent is to be as spectator friendly as possible.”