Jammu & Kashmir cricketer Qamran Iqbal reflects on his chaotic last-minute journey to score an unbeaten 160 in the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka and looks ahead to the Duleep Trophy after J&K's historic title win.
India's growing cricket injury crisis has prompted former player Mohammed Kaif to question why the wealthy BCCI struggles to recruit top global medical professionals for its Centre of Excellence.
VVS Laxman revealed he turned down the India head coach job in 2024 to extend his tenure at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, citing family reasons and a desire to establish the facility's structures.
A BCCI Centre of Excellence source expresses concerns that IPL players, under franchise and financial pressures, compete while injured, complicating their return to international cricket, as India faces a growing injury list ahead of its Sri Lanka Test series.
VVS Laxman defends the BCCI Centre of Excellence against scrutiny over India's growing player injury list, emphasizing continuous fitness monitoring and broader institutional roles ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series.
India's captain Shubman Gill suffered a right ring finger injury during practice, prompting KL Rahul to lead the team in the warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI before the two-Test series.
BCCI and the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru are standardising base fitness parameters for Indian cricketers after non-definitive tests and communication gaps caused frequent player injuries, cramps, and a drop in fitness standards.
The BCCI has thanked assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fielding coach T Dilip following the conclusion of their tenures with the Indian men's cricket team, acknowledging their roles in the squad's recent journey and tournament successes.
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif believes veteran opener Rohit Sharma will not retire from ODI cricket on his own, leaving selectors to make the call.
The BCCI is set to assess the Indian cricket team's recurring injury issues, with feedback expected on head physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain. Captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir are reportedly displeased with frequent player breakdowns, impacting team selection ahead of a packed calendar.
The BCCI is set to assess the Indian cricket team's frequent injury concerns, with head physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain and the BCCI Centre of Excellence under scrutiny. Captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir are reportedly displeased, as player breakdowns force them to field less than full-strength squads.
Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta criticizes retirement rumors surrounding Rohit Sharma during India's ODI series against England, emphasizing performance-based selection and reduced speculation around senior players.
India consistently uses T20I tours of Zimbabwe as a platform to debut emerging cricket talent, a tradition dating back to 2010 with players like Virat Kohli. The 2024 series saw new faces such as Abhishek Sharma, and the upcoming 2026 tour is expected to introduce more uncapped players.
The BCCI has significantly increased the reserve prices for its title and associate sponsorship rights, inviting new bids for cycles extending to March 2028. Title sponsorship is now ₹4.9 crore per match, up over 15%, while associate rights are ₹95 lakh per match, aiming to maximize revenue despite market concerns about bilateral cricket viability.
BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru is conducting fitness assessments for nearly a dozen Indian cricketers, including Hardik Pandya and Mohammed Siraj, ahead of the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka and the domestic season, addressing ongoing fitness concerns.
India's ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill raised concerns over the national cricket team's fitness standards following a series of player injuries, highlighting a communication gap and system breakdown between team management and the Centre of Excellence (CoE).
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has supported Rohit Sharma amid retirement rumors, stating it's a personal decision. Kaif praised Sharma's recent century at Lord's and urged the BCCI and team management to publicly back him ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The BCCI has adopted rule changes recommended by the MCC for its 2026-27 domestic season, including completing the final over of the day despite a wicket fall, stricter penalties for deliberate no-balls, and new guidelines for declarations and field placements.
The BCCI will conduct a detailed review of the Indian men's T20I team's performance immediately after the ongoing England tour concludes, following a series of poor results, including a 3-0 deficit in the current five-match series.
The BCCI will conduct a detailed review of the Indian men's T20I team's performance immediately after the ongoing England tour concludes, following a series of defeats including a nine-wicket loss to England.
Bangladesh Cricket Board assures top security for India's September white-ball tour, despite past strains in bilateral relations. Discussions with BCCI are ongoing, with BCB confident the series will proceed.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has assured top-level security for India's upcoming white-ball tour in September, with plans to enhance arrangements if needed. BCB security chief Sayeed Ibrahim Ahmed expressed confidence the tour will proceed despite past security concerns and ongoing formal discussions with the BCCI.
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya has permanently relocated to Bengaluru, establishing the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) as his primary training base. This move offers him access to world-class facilities for injury rehabilitation and skill development, aiming to support his international white-ball career for the next five to six years.
The BCCI ombudsman disqualified Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary Santosh Menon, declaring his post vacant due to completing a cumulative nine-year tenure, despite a prior KSCA ombudsman ruling him eligible. KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad stated the association would seek legal recourse.
