The recent injury to Shubman Gill from Kolkata has reignited the debate on managing player workload. Gill, who has been playing non-stop since the Asia Cup in September, suffered a neck spasm at Eden Gardens last week, ruling him out of the second Test against South Africa. Despite calls for workload management, India head coach Gautam Gambhir bluntly dismissed the idea, suggesting that Gill should skip the IPL if he needs rest. Aakash Chopra, a JioStar expert, supported Gambhir’s stance, stating that players should continue playing as long as their form lasts unless they are experiencing mental burnout. Gill reportedly needs at least 10 days of rest before he can recover and be match-ready for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against South Africa. The BCCI has yet to officially rule him out, but India will be hoping for his speedy recuperation. Overall, the debate on player workload management continues to be a topic of discussion in the cricketing world.
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