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 […]

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 […]

While talking about his tenure at the helm of the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE), former India batter VVS Laxman on Sunday opined on the transition to world-class infrastructure and the Indian women’s team’s historic 2025 ODI World Cup triumph as the ultimate highlights of his stint as […]

VVS Laxman, head of the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE), has backed the CoE amid growing criticism of its injury-management protocols because of a spate of injuries in the senior men’s team. India are on the verge of a major Test series in Sri Lanka but will be without their ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah […]

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif opined on a major change under VVS Laxman during the Zimbabwe T20I series, noting that the interim head coach did not focus on batting depth until No. 8. He also said that ahead of India’s two-match away Test series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 15, with Gautam Gambhir returning […]