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The spate of injuries to India players has heightened the focus on the CoE's role even more because they continue to operate without a Head of Sports Science & Medicine
09.08.2026
Sunrisers set up Tuesday decider with Manchester Super Giants for Eliminator spot
09.08.2026
The head of BCCI's Center of Excellence (CoE), VVS Laxman on Sunday, August 9, told the media that Virat Kohli is an exemplary professional and sets the bar for himself wherever he goes to play.Heaping praise on the Indian cricket team superstar batter, L...
09.08.2026
Lauren Winfield-Hill argues cricket must do more to normalise women coaching in men’s teams and believes The Hundred can help break down long-standing barriers.
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09.08.2026
The 37-year-old is still enjoying life as a player but admits coaching could be the next chapter, having already found himself helping younger team-mates and England age-group players.
The post Chris Jordan: Coaching an option for the future but I’m not r...
09.08.2026
Former India batter Robin Uthappa has drawn an interesting comparison between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and legendary captain MS Dhoni. Speaking on the CommBoxTV YouTube channel, Uthappa stated that the young batter uses a backfoot stance and off-stump guard,...
09.08.2026
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to approach the Indian government for clearance to tour Bangladesh for a six-match white-ball series, according to reports. The proposed tour includes three ODIs and three T20Is, with the matches sc...
09.08.2026
IPL players are forced to play a series of matches under immense pressure. Due to consecutive matches, especially the three-month-long Indian Premier League (IPL), Indian cricketers are facing injuries, and issues related to their fitness are now common t...
09.08.2026
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has refused to predict whether he will be part of India's squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup and said that his immediate focus remains on playing cricket. The veteran pacer was asked about his chances of making the Indian team for the show...
09.08.2026
India captain Shubman Gill, T20I opener Abhishek Sharma, Team India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar, star pacer Arshdeep Singh, and IPL star players Prabhsimran Singh and Ramandeep Singh are all set to play the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League as the marquee players.Pun...
09.08.2026
India fans have received a major boost ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series as Shubman Gill took a big step forward after his recent finger injury.
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09.08.2026
Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane has urged chief selector Ajit Agarkar and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to give Rohit Sharma complete clarity over his place in the squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rahane said that a player of Rohit'...
09.08.2026
Major relief for the Indian cricket team as the skipper Shubman Gill walked out to bat against the Sri Lanka Cricket XI for the ongoing warm-up match in Colombo. Gill missed the first two days of the three-day warm-up match because of a fitness-related is...
09.08.2026
IPL players are forced to play a series of matches under immense pressure. Due to consecutive matches, especially the three-month-long Indian Premier League (IPL), Indian cricketers are facing injuries, and issues related to their fitness are now common t...
09.08.2026
Mark Butcher welcomes Stephen Fleming’s appointment as England Test coach but questions the decision to hand Joe Root the captaincy.
The post Mark Butcher: Stephen Fleming is a sound choice but ‘stopgap’ England captain Joe Root faces an uphill battle app...
09.08.2026
The newly reinstated England captain faces another difficult start, with a chaotic build-up and a lack of red-ball preparation making his return a daunting challenge.
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09.08.2026
Latest scorecard from the ODI tri-series match between Scotland and the United Arab Emirates at Forthill.
09.08.2026
Latest scorecard from the ODI tri-series match between Scotland and the United Arab Emirates at Forthill.
09.08.2026
Kagiso Rabada has revealed South Africa's mindset ahead of the 2027 World Cup. The Proteas pacer believes playing at home could give them a major advantage.
The post ‘We’re going to defend this fortress’: Kagiso Rabada reveals South Africa’s 2027 World Cu...
09.08.2026
West Indies have missed out on direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup for the third consecutive time. The two-time champions will now have to go through the qualification route to secure a place in the 50-over showpiece in South Africa, Zimbabwe...
09.08.2026
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will take on Saint Lucia Kings in Match 3 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent, on Sunday, August 9 (local time).The Falcons secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over Ja...
09.08.2026
Amid the growing concerns around the Indian National Cricket Team for repeated injury crises, the head of BCCI's Center of Excellence (CoE), VVS Laxman, issued a few significant statements when the Indian cricket team was engaged in a practice match with...
09.08.2026
The former England captain is moving on after almost two years in the role, with a new coaching opportunity awaiting in the Big Bash League.
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09.08.2026
Auqib Nabi becomes Jammu and Kashmir's first cricketer to get India Test call-up, inspiring millions.
09.08.2026
Auqib Nabi becomes Jammu and Kashmir's first cricketer to get India Test call-up, inspiring millions.
09.08.2026
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) head Richard Gould expressed his full support for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and India on a potential bid to host the 2036 Olympics. Gould praised Jay Shah, the Chairman of the International Cric...
09.08.2026
VVS Laxman has subtly put to rest the growing speculation linking him with either the India head coach or chief selector's position, reaffirming his commitment to the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE). The former India batter has been at the centre of repor...
09.08.2026
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly and World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh were actively involved in the Delhi Capitals (DC) trials at the Just Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. Their presence together has intensified speculation over major coaching c...
09.08.2026
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09.08.2026
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09.08.2026
Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh are set to feature in Punjab's T20 league. Find out which teams the Indian stars will represent.
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09.08.2026
Dindigul Dragons will take on Chepauk Super Gillies in Match 9 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on Sunday. Both teams will head into the contest after defeats in their previous matches.Dindigul have one win from...
09.08.2026
Bangladesh is designated to host the upcoming Asia Cup 2027. The timing of the tournament makes it more interesting, as only months later, in the same year, there will be the ODI World Cup. The ODI World Cup is likely to influence the Asia Cup as well.The...
09.08.2026
A positive update for the India National Cricket Team ahead of their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Captain Shubman Gill, who injured his finger while batting in the nets and was uncertain for the first Test of the series, returns to practice.In...
09.08.2026
The English Men’s 100 League 2026 continues as London Spirit take on Birmingham Phoenix in the twenty-eighth match at Lord’s, London, on 9th August at 10:30 PM IST.Get the best LNS vs BPH Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and...
09.08.2026
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, led by R Sai Kishore, will face Nellai Royal Kings, led by Sony Yadav, in Match 10 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026 at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on Sunday, August 9.Nellai Royal Kings are at the top of the p...
09.08.2026
For Brave, a first defeat at home in eight matches means they now need to win on Monday
09.08.2026
With the ball dominating, the backroom staff have delved into some deeper metrics to judge success
09.08.2026
Patriots could post only 109 for 9 before rain shortened the TKR chase and declared them winners
09.08.2026
Former Pakistan cricketers face a two-year PCB ban after playing in an unsanctioned T20 league. The players also reportedly returned without receiving full payment.
The post Former Pakistan cricketers face two-year PCB ban after unsanctioned THIS league s...
09.08.2026
North Delhi Strikers will take on New Delhi Tigers in Match 18 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, August 9. In the first match of the Sunday double-header, North Delhi Strikers will aim to enter into the top four, whil...
09.08.2026
A single press conference by Sheikh Hasina from Delhi for the people in Bangladesh is likely to ruin all of the efforts made by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to host the India National Cricket Team for a white-ball series in September or at the end o...
09.08.2026
Ollie Pope endured a forgettable outing for MI London against Trent Rockets in The Hundred 2026 as his short stay at the crease ended with him being retired out. The England batter managed only eight runs from nine balls at The Oval, with MI London opting...
09.08.2026
South Delhi Superstarz will take on Central Delhi Kings in Match 19 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, August 9. The Superstarz need a win to stay in the playoff race, while the Kings will look to bounce back after the...
09.08.2026
Sunrisers Leeds will face Welsh Fire in the twenty-seventh match of the English Men’s 100 League 2026 at Headingley, Leeds, on 9th August at 7:00 PM IST.Get the best SUL vs WEF Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insig...
09.08.2026
Sunrisers Leeds Women and Welsh Fire Women will compete in the twenty-seventh match of the English Women’s 100 League 2026 at Headingley, Leeds, on 9th August at 3:30 PM IST. Get the best SUL-W vs WEF-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable p...
09.08.2026
A positive update for the India National Cricket Team ahead of their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Captain Shubman Gill, who injured his finger while batting in the nets and was uncertain for the first Test of the series, returns to practice.In...
09.08.2026
Just Jos: Buttler moved to the top of the T20 tree PICTURE: Alamy AS JOS Buttler swatted Marco Jansen onto the balcony of the hotel at Old Trafford during Manchester Super Giants’ demolition of Welsh Fire last week, he surpassed Kieron Pollard to become t...
09.08.2026
All to play for: The Hundred finishes this week PICTURE: ECB Images ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our website? Login
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09.08.2026
Knockout time: The One-Day Cup finalists will be decided PICTURE: Alamy ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our website? Login
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09.08.2026