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Players play through injuries during IPL due to franchise, financial pressures, then are dumped onto unsuspecting COE physios: BCCI CoE Source

A source at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) has raised concerns over players playing through injuries during the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to franchise and financial pressures before being sent to the national cricket board's rehabilitation facility, making the task of managing their return to international cricket increasingly…

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"Conversation with Nitish is....": CoE head VVS Laxman on injured all-rounder's rehab

VVS Laxman addressed player injuries and workload management at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. He emphasized understanding player rehabilitation and the mental aspects of recovery. Managing an all-rounder's workload requires continuous fitness improvement and productive use of breaks. New fitness tests, including the Bronco test, are being implemented for contracted…

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Ind vs SL: Shubman Gill suffers finger injury, misses Day 1 of India's warm-up match ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

India captain Shubman Gill will miss the first day of the warm-up match due to a finger injury. The BCCI medical team is monitoring his progress as a precautionary measure. This practice game is India's sole competitive outing before the Test series. The team aims to adapt to local conditions…

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CoE under scanner: Bumrah's unavailability for Lanka Tests leaves selectors red-faced

A communication gap exists between sports science and the selection committee. Jasprit Bumrah's absence highlights issues with injury management and rehabilitation timelines. Questions arise about the sports science team's effectiveness and player fitness assessments. Physio Kamlesh Jain's role is also under review following numerous player injuries. A comprehensive review meeting…

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Ajinkya Rahane retirement: BCCI pays rich tributes as an illustrious career comes to a close

Ajinkya Rahane has retired from international cricket after a distinguished career. The BCCI acknowledged his significant contributions to Indian cricket, especially overseas. Rahane played many defining innings in difficult foreign conditions for the team. He captained India during a historic series triumph in Australia.

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India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026: Squad, schedule, venues, when and where to watch live streaming

Ind vs SL Test Series 2026 Squad, Date: India and Sri Lanka will play a Test series next month after a nine-year break. Both teams seek World Test Championship points after recent disappointing performances. Ravindra Jadeja returns to the Indian squad, boosting team balance and spin options. The series begins…

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VVS Laxman, Shreyas Iyer hail each other after India’s 3-0 Zimbabwe sweep

India's interim coach VVS Laxman and captain Shreyas Iyer praised each other following a series victory. The Indian team secured a 3-0 win against Zimbabwe in the away T20I series. Laxman commended Iyer's resilience and optimistic approach to leading the new squad. Iyer thanked Laxman for his motivational words and…

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While Mayank Yadav was breaking speed guns in Zimbabwe, his father was quietly performing Govardhan Parikrama in Mathura

Mayank Yadav returned to international cricket with a wicket on his first ball. He bowled impressively at 149 kph after two years of injuries and rehabilitation. His father, Prabhu Yadav, was unaware of his son's success during a pilgrimage. Mayank's comeback proves his resilience and talent after multiple setbacks.

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Byju’s-BCCI settlement remains stalled; NCLT pauses buyer search

Byju's proposed Rs 158-crore settlement with the BCCI remains unresolved. Creditors have met multiple times but could not reach a decision on the matter. The settlement's approval or rejection will determine the continuation of insolvency proceedings. Founders have also challenged GLAS Trust's authority and claim size. The tribunal has paused…

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Bowlers face entire match suspension for deliberate front foot no balls, non-landing balls: BCCI

The BCCI has introduced significant playing condition changes for the upcoming 2026-27 domestic season. Bowlers will now face match suspensions for deliberate front-foot no-balls and non-landing deliveries. The final over of a day's play must now be completed, even after a wicket falls. Teams will also be prohibited from declaring…

The Economic Times

'If there is no noise, there is no fun': Rohit Sharma shuts down retirement talk after historic Lord's ODI ton

Setting the record straight, Rohit Sharma quelled retirement rumors by clinching a historic century at Lord's with an impressive 138 runs, marking him as the first Indian to do so. Focused on helping his team excel, Sharma's contributions have garnered support from selectors and captain Shubman Gill as they prepare…

The Economic Times

India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah misses the series-deciding 3rd ODI due to knee injury

IND vs ENG 3rd ODI: India suffered a major blow ahead of the series-deciding third ODI against England as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out with a left knee injury. The BCCI said Bumrah sustained an impact injury while fielding in the second ODI in Cardiff and was unavailable…

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All eyes on Rohit Sharma in series decider at Lord's

Rohit Sharma will be under intense scrutiny in the series-deciding third ODI against England as speculation over his international future grows despite the BCCI ruling out retirement talks. After a quiet series so far, the veteran opener will look to rediscover his form, while India will rely on in-form batters…

The Economic Times

BCCI must scrutinise team management's role: Saba Karim

Former selector Saba Karim wants the BCCI to examine team management's role. He believes the coach, captain, and vice-captain share responsibility for recent losses. Karim suggests the BCCI should investigate the reasons behind the team's poor performance. He also emphasized the need for a secure and fearless playing environment. The…

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India fielding coach T. Dilip unlikely to get extension, BCCI wants to continue with Morkel-Ryan

Support staff contracts for Gautam Gambhir's team conclude after the England tour. Fielding coach T Dilip is unlikely to receive an extension from the BCCI. Pace bowling coach Morne Morkel and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate may get contract extensions. The BCCI wishes to retain Morkel and ten Doeschate for…

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Indian cricket likely to see Gautam Gambhir's coaching staff reshuffled: Report

At least one senior support staff member may depart India's coaching team soon. This potential departure could lead to a broader reshuffle of Gautam Gambhir's support staff. New coaching arrangements might be in place before India's Sri Lanka tour in August. These changes are reportedly due to internal issues, not…

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Sourav Ganguly inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame

Sourav Ganguly was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, joining eleven other Indian cricketers on his 54th birthday. Ganguly's captaincy rebuilt the Indian team after a match-fixing crisis. He played 113 Tests and 311 One-Day Internationals for India. After retiring, Ganguly served as BCCI president and now leads CAB.

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Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won't be using India's main dressing room during Ireland T20Is; Here's the reason

Fifteen-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to make history on India's tour of Ireland and England. Due to UK child safeguarding laws, he will use a separate changing room from his teammates. This arrangement, while unusual, ensures compliance with regulations and does not affect his participation in team activities.…

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Virat Kohli's fitness Test on June 22; Hardik out of England ODIs

Star batter Virat Kohli is making good progress from his IPL hamstring injury and will undergo re-evaluation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence on June 22. Meanwhile, all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming England ODI series due to a quadriceps strain, requiring more time to regain…

The Economic Times

BCCI keeps 2027 World Cup roadmap under wraps, says Saikia

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has stated that discussions regarding India's 2027 World Cup plans are confidential. He emphasized that strategic decisions are made by all stakeholders and are not for public disclosure. Saikia also clarified that the BCCI follows the Indian government's policy on bilateral sporting events, irrespective of the…

The Economic Times

Harshit Rana added to India squad for third ODI against Afghanistan

Pacer Harshit Rana has joined the India squad for the third ODI against Afghanistan. He completed his rehabilitation from a knee injury. Rana suffered a ligament strain in his right knee earlier. He underwent surgery in February. India has already sealed the series 2-0. Rana links up with the squad…

The Economic Times

BCCI wants Vaibhav's parents on tour to ease him into senior team environment: Saikia

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed parents will accompany 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on Ireland and England tour. This decision aims to ease the young cricketer into the senior team environment. Sooryavanshi earned his maiden call-up for the T20 setup. Saikia compared the situation to Sachin Tendulkar's early career. The board believes…

The Economic Times

Too hot to handle? IPL 2027 may break away from its traditional schedule

The BCCI is considering advancing the IPL window to March 10–May 15 from next year to avoid extreme heat and pre-monsoon disruptions during the latter stages of the tournament. Secretary Devajit Saikia said the move aims to improve conditions for players and fans.

The Economic Times

Who is Prince Yadav? Once banned by BCCI, pacer who dismissed Virat Kohli makes debut in India vs Afghanistan Lucknow ODI

Fast bowler Prince Yadav has earned his maiden international cap for India. This debut comes after a significant setback in 2019 when he received a two-year ban from the BCCI for age-fudging. Yadav's journey saw him focus on fitness during his suspension. He later impressed in domestic cricket and the…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's on-field outburst underlines importance of situation management training

Young Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi requires mental conditioning to manage sledging. Experts suggest this training will help him maintain composure during matches. The focus is on developing situational intelligence to bridge the gap between talent and performance. This proactive approach aims to prepare emerging players for the challenges of senior…

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