The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clarified why VVS Laxman, the head of the Centre of Excellence (CoE), attended the men’s selection committee meeting in Guwahati on Tuesday. According to BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, Laxman will now attend selection meetings regularly to avoid confusion over players’ fitness and injury updates. Laxman’s presence […]

BCCI men’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s absence from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) review meeting in early September is now being viewed as a possible “blessing in disguise”. According to a report in The Telegraph, the board had anticipated a heated exchange between Agarkar and former India teammate VVS Laxman, who […]

Former Indian cricketer Vivek Razdan has asked for patience amid the injury crisis and criticism directed at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) before the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. Team India suffered a string of injuries after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign, with the crisis becoming worse during the Ireland and England white-ball […]

Former India batter and Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman is set to take charge of the Indian men’s cricket team during the upcoming Asian Games 2026 in Japan. Regular head coach Gautam Gambhir is expected to remain with the ODI squad, allowing Laxman to oversee India’s campaign in Nagoya. India are set for a hectic […]

Former Indian batter VVS Laxman could be in line for a significantly larger role in Indian cricket, with the BCCI reportedly considering appointing him as Director of Cricket. The potential move comes as the board prepares for a possible reshuffle of key positions in September. According to reports, Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chairman of the […]

Veteran cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has slammed social media handles that posted fake news about former players likely to become India’s new chief selector as well. He stated that the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane have been named, saying that the two veteran cricketers aren’t even eligible for the role. Notably, Ajit Agarkar was […]

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif took a subtle dig at BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman amid India’s ongoing injury concerns. His comments came after India’s warm-up game against SLC XI, with the first match of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka set to begin on August 15 at the Galle International […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]