To reduce Team India’s playing days from 120 to 80: Vinod Rai
On an average, the Indian team could be seen playing around 32 games - including Tests, ODIs and T20 Internationals - per year between 2019 and 2023 instead of the existing 50-plus games a year.
Since Virat Kohli raised a question regarding cramped schedule and less preparation time ahead of important series, the issue has gained traction and now the concern will be addressed by the Committee of Administrators in the newly drafted Future Tour Programme for the period 2019-23.
According to CoA chairman Vinod Rai, the playing days of the Indian team will be reduced drastically from 140 days to a minimum 80 days per year.
On an average, the Indian team could be seen playing around 32 games - including Tests, ODIs and T20 Internationals - per year between 2019 and 2023 instead of the existing 50-plus games a year.