BCCI CoE is not a rehabilitation centre: VVS Laxman
- Posted on August 10, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
VVS Laxman clarifies that India's BCCI Centre of Excellence serves as a training and development facility, not a medical recovery institution. Despite implementing comprehensive injury prevention protocols designed by national team experts, Indian cricketers continue experiencing recurring fitness issues. The distinction highlights ongoing debates about player workload management, training intensity, and the effectiveness of current wellness strategies in professional cricket.
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BCCI CoE is not a rehabilitation centre: VVS Laxman
BENGALURU: The BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) has come under scrutiny amid a spate of recurring injuries among Indian cricketers. This is despite programmes for contracted players being laid out by the national team’s strength and conditioning coach and physio, with the CoE ensuring that the prescribed norms are followed.
