Mohammad Kaif surprised at BCCI's struggles to recruit medical professionals amid injury crisis

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif said he was "surprised" by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's difficulty hiring medical professionals amid a player injury crisis in India, the Times of India reported on Aug. 12, 2026.

The report said India is grappling with a significant player injury crisis, prompting debate over the effectiveness of the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.

VVS Laxman added that prospective staff appointments ran into last‑minute obstacles, and the report noted the BCCI's robust financial resources alongside its inability to attract top medical talent even as crucial matches approach.