Rigid RTP benchmarks and technology key to player recovery at CoE, says VVS Laxman

IANS | August 9, 2026 4:48 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 9 (IANS) Amidst the list of injured players of the senior men’s team in double digits at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, it’s head VVS Laxman on Sunday said that they must meet strict, data-driven fitness benchmarks and complete two Return To Play (RTP) matches before being cleared to rejoin national or domestic teams.

Transition to state-of-the-art facility, Women's ODI WC win high points of tenure: Laxman

IANS | August 9, 2026 4:12 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 9 (IANS) Reflecting on his tenure at the helm of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE), former India batter VVS Laxman on Sunday cited the transition to world-class infrastructure and the Indian women's team's historic 2025 ODI World Cup triumph as the ultimate highlights of his stint.

Barabati Stadium set to host Odisha T20 League from Sep 18

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:35 PM

Cuttack, Aug 9 (IANS) The iconic Barabati Stadium is set to host the upcoming season of the Odisha T20 League, with the tournament scheduled to begin on September 18. The league will bring together some of the state’s leading cricketers alongside emerging talent, offering young players an opportunity to compete at a higher level and showcase their skills on a bigger platform.

CoE not just a rehab centre; injuries part and parcel of modern-day cricket: Laxman

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:21 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 9 (IANS) Stating injuries are an inevitable part of modern-day elite sport, BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman said on Sunday the facility carries a broader mandate than just rehabilitating injured players while asserting that seamless coordination exists between support staff, selectors, and team management.

APL 2026: Royals captain Das banks on home support to end Warriors' unbeaten streak

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:04 PM

Guwahati, Aug 9 (IANS) Guwahati Royals skipper Rishav Das said he is banking on strong home support for his side aims to hand table-toppers Dibrugarh Warriors their first defeat of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 season when the clash takes place at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium on Monday.

Gill resumes practice after finger injury forced him out of warm-up clash

IANS | August 9, 2026 12:52 PM

Colombo, Aug 9 (IANS) In a major boost for the visitors ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, India skipper Shubman Gill returned to batting at the nets on Sunday after missing the ongoing three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI.

Gill, Abhishek, Arshdeep among 'marquee players' of Sher-e-Punjab T20 League

IANS | August 9, 2026 9:27 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IANS) Indian Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, all-rounder Abhishek Sharma, left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh and young fast bowler Gurnoor Brar have been announced as the marquee players of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League.

'Healthy competition is motivating youngsters': Kanpur Superstars owner Lalwani on transformative impact of the UPT20 League

IANS | August 8, 2026 11:20 PM

Kanpur, Aug 8 (IANS) The Kanpur Superstars are fully prepared to launch their bid for the title in the upcoming edition of the UP T20 League. The franchise will begin its campaign on August 15, squaring off against the Noida Kings at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Jimmy Neesham joins Glasgow Cosmic for inaugural edition of ETPL

IANS | August 8, 2026 10:48 PM

Glasgow, Aug 8 (IANS) Glasgow Cosmic have announced the signing of New Zealand international all-rounder Jimmy Neesham for the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), strengthening their squad with a proven match-winner ahead of the tournament.

Pakistan cricketers return from unsanctioned Zambia league, face two-year PCB ban

IANS | August 8, 2026 10:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) A group of former Pakistan cricketers have returned from Zambia after featuring in an unsanctioned Twenty20 league, where they reportedly failed to receive full payment and now face a two-year ban from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Cricket

Rigid RTP benchmarks and technology key to player recovery at CoE, says VVS Laxman

Transition to state-of-the-art facility, Women's ODI WC win high points of tenure: Laxman

Barabati Stadium set to host Odisha T20 League from Sep 18

CoE not just a rehab centre; injuries part and parcel of modern-day cricket: Laxman

APL 2026: Royals captain Das banks on home support to end Warriors' unbeaten streak

Gill resumes practice after finger injury forced him out of warm-up clash

Gill, Abhishek, Arshdeep among 'marquee players' of Sher-e-Punjab T20 League

'Healthy competition is motivating youngsters': Kanpur Superstars owner Lalwani on transformative impact of the UPT20 League

Jimmy Neesham joins Glasgow Cosmic for inaugural edition of ETPL

Pakistan cricketers return from unsanctioned Zambia league, face two-year PCB ban

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