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Unable to fill position since March 2025, BCCI invites applications for COE Head of Sports Science

The BCCI has reopened applications for its Head of Sports Science and Medicine position. This key role has remained vacant since Nitin Patel resigned in March 2025. Several candidates, including Andrew Leipus, have previously backed out of the opportunity. The application deadline for this full-time position is September 30. The…

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Teachers’ Day 2026: From President to 27 Nobel nominations, know more about Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and how the tradition began

Teachers’ Day 2026 will be observed in India on September 5, the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s second President. The day was linked to teachers after Radhakrishnan reportedly suggested celebrating his birthday by honouring educators instead. A philosopher, academic and statesman, he held senior university posts, served as…

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"Brilliant coordination between CoE and team management": VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman confirmed excellent coordination between the Centre of Excellence and selection committees. Selectors regularly receive player fitness reports from the CoE for informed decisions. Injuries are an inevitable part of a cricketer's career, requiring careful management. The BCCI faces challenges filling the vacant Head of Sports Science and Medicine…

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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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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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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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India look for partial redemption against spirited Zimbabwe

India's young T20I team seeks a series win against Zimbabwe starting Thursday. Captain Shreyas Iyer aims for his first victory after recent defeats. Youngsters Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma will open the batting lineup. The team faces selection challenges for its all-rounders and pace attack. India's bowling unit will be…

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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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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fever grips Ireland ahead of possible India debut; ex-India cricketer Narasimha Rao calls it a 'historic moment'

Teen batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential international debut against Ireland is igniting massive fan interest across Europe, with ticket demand soaring. Former cricketer MV Narasimha Rao believes Belfast's conditions could suit the 15-year-old's attacking style, drawing comparisons to Sir Garfield Sobers. Rao also shared personal anecdotes, including a memorable encounter…

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ICC cricket committee to decide on World Test Championship revamp in April meeting

The 16-member Cricket Committee is headed by former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly and includes former cricketers VVS Laxman, Daniel Vettori, Mahela Jayawardene, and Shaun Pollock, among others. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'A victory to cherish for a lifetime': VVS Laxman remembers iconic 2001 Kolkata Test win against Australia

NEW DELHI: Former India batter VVS Laxman took to social media on Saturday to reminisce about one of the most unforgettable moments in Indian cricket history — the epic 2001 Kolkata Test victory against Australia. As the iconic win turned 24 this year, Laxman shared an emotional post on the…

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Exclusive: Gautam Gambhir to travel with India 'A' to England

Head coach wants to monitor reserve pool; prepares blueprint for WTC, T20 and ODI WCs

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Karun Nair: Innings 7, runs 752, average 752. Will selectors take note now?

Numbers elicit praise from likes of Sachin

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EXCLUSIVE | 'India can make VVS Laxman Test coach, let Gautam Gambhir do white-ball duty,' suggests Monty Panesar

NEW DELHI: The idea to appoint separate coaches for white-ball and Test cricket is not new. It's been given a shot by teams -- proved effective for some, like England, and blew up in the face for some, like Pakistan. It's never been done by India, who've stuck to the…

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'What's his name?': When VVS Laxman reminded Sachin Tendulkar about his 'favourite umpire'

NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman have had numerous partnerships during their playing days and both had excellent record against Australia in Test cricket.

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Unscripted endings! MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and the 'quiet' goodbyes

NEW DELHI: Cricketers in India are revered as heroes, but their departures often leave a bittersweet taste. They dominate with breathtaking performances — cover drives, towering sixes, dismantling wickets, and match-winning feats. Yet, their careers often end quietly, with little fanfare.

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The end comes quickly for India’s fading champions ahead of Test series finale

The tourists must pick the best possible XI as decline of Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma is laid clear in Australia

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IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli set to go past Rahul Dravid

NEW DELHI: India's batting star Virat Kohli may not have been in the best of form during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but all eyes will be on him as India take on Australia in the fifth and final Test at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Friday.

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IND vs AUS: All you need to know about the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at The Gabba, Brisbane

Both India and Australia have made no changes to their squads for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Both teams have had ample rest due to the early finish of the Adelaide Test, which brought the series level at 1-1 after Australia thumped India by 10-wickets. Similarly, India had…

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Team India's top Test performances at Adelaide Oval

The Adelaide Oval, one of cricket's most picturesque Test venues, has since 2000 been a happy hunting ground for India, the memorable Test win over Australia in the 2003-04 series standing out. While the ground is a true oval - straight boundaries are long and those on the square are…

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'He complemented me quite well': Rahul Dravid on historic 303-run partnership with VVS Laxman in 2003 Adelaide Test

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Rahul Dravid recently shared his memories of a remarkable partnership with VVS Laxman during the Adelaide Test against Australia in 2003.

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Rishabh Pant's performance was incredible: Rahul Dravid recalls India's historic win at Gabba

NEW DELHI: Speaking about Rishabh Pant's game-winning 89 not out against Australia at the Gabba during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, former India head coach Rahul Dravid suggested that the wicketkeeper batsman has "taken to Test cricket like a duck to water" and described his performance in the red-ball format…

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How tours to Australia have always produced new heroes for India

Team India stars rising Down Under

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India 'A' plan revival on the cards to groom bench strength

NEW DELHI: The Test series defeat to New Zealand on home soil has prompted the Indian cricket board (BCCI) to make efforts to revive the robust 'A' programme to groom bench strength for the top tier Indian team.

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