VVS Laxman, head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE), addressed the media in Bengaluru on Sunday, August 9, 2026, providing an update on the rehabilitation and fitness protocols followed by injured members of India’s senior men’s team. The former Indian batter explained the stringent procedures players must complete before being cleared to return to […]

India’s touring party wrapped up their pre-series warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka XI on August 9, completing a six-wicket chase of 207 in 45 overs to head into the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka with confidence. The first Test begins on August 15 at Galle. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak reflected on the match with […]

India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has played down concerns surrounding Kuldeep Yadav’s fitness after the left-arm wrist-spinner did not bowl during India’s second innings in the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Bahutule clarified that Kuldeep’s absence was a precautionary decision, with the spinner keen to assess how his body was responding […]

Former India cricketer and BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman has praised Virat Kohli for his exceptional professionalism and unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards in the game. Laxman believes Kohli’s dedication has made him an inspiration for a new generation of cricketers. Speaking to reporters during a press conference in Bengaluru […]

Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami named former India batter Shikhar Dhawan when he was asked about Team India’s funniest player as well. While talking about Dhawan’s funny character, Shami shared that the player would sometimes be extremely happy despite losing a match, which also helped to lift the mood of the players in the dressing […]

Former Indian player and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman opened up on India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy’s injury, claiming that the conversations with him are to handle the workload of being an all-rounder better and that injuries are part and parcel. Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia […]

India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule shared his thoughts on the team’s preparation after the end of their three-day warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, which they won by six wickets. He claimed that the spin unit made full use of the situation to adapt to local conditions before the upcoming Test series. The […]

Former India player Ajinkya Rahane has lashed out at the team management over the lack of opportunities for veteran India spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Rahane also feels Kuldeep has developed his game over the last few years, but his rhythm has been affected by being dropped from the team frequently. Kuldeep picked up two wickets in […]

Former Indian batter and BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman shared that he was offered the role of Team India head coach back in 2023, but he could not take it up for personal reasons and decided to continue as the head of the CoE and contribute to its development as well. Speaking […]

Team India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said that India captain Shubman Gill’s absence from the first two days of the warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka Cricket XI was a precautionary measure. He also added that Gill is fully fit and ready for the first Test match in Galle starting on August 15. Gill, who […]