India's growing injury concerns have drawn attention to the BCCI CoE, but head VVS Laxman emphasizes its role in player monitoring rather than solely rehabilitation.
Laxman is the head of CoE
Aug 09, 2026
03:54 pm
What's the storyAs Team India's injury woes continue to mount ahead of their Test tour of Sri Lanka, the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) has come under fire.
However, its head VVS Laxman has defended the Bengaluru-based facility.
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