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"Factually incorrect, baseless": BCCI secretary Saikia denies board approaching VVS Laxman for Test coach gig
By Vivek Prabhakar Singh, New Delhi, December 28: The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Devajit Saikia denied speculations of Indian batting legend VVS Laxman being approached to be men's team next Test coach as "factually incorrect and baseless", saying that the board has not taken any steps regarding change of leadership group in the longest format of the game.
Cooley's tenure as fast bowling coach at BCCI CoE ends, no clarity yet on filling vacant post
New Delhi, Dec 20: Troy Cooley's tenure as fast bowling coach at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) has come to an end. The decorated Australian coach came on board in late 2021 with an aim to build and nurture India's next set of fast bowlers.
'Champions win the inner battle': Laxman hails Jemimah's 'mental strength' amid anxiety struggles
New Delhi, Oct 31: Former India cricketer VVS Laxman lauded batter Jemimah Rodrigues for her "resilience and mental strength" after she opened up about battling anxiety during the early stage of the ongoing Women's World Cup.
BCCI, Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman, and Irfan Pathan wish fans a Happy Diwali
New Delhi, October 20: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and former cricketers VVS Laxman and Irfan Pathan have extended their greetings to the countrymen on the auspicious day of Diwali on Monday.
Tilak Varma just played a Virat Kohli-like knock against Pakistan, says Irfan Pathan
New Delhi, September 29: Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan hailed Tilak Verma for guiding India to a wicket victory against Pakistan in the Finals of the Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai and said the "calm" and "composed" Tilak Verma just played a Virat Kohli-like knock.
Yuvraj, Laxman congratulate para-archer Sheetal Devi for her triple medal haul at Para World Archery C'ship
New Delhi, Sep 28: Former India cricketers Yuvraj Singh and VVS Laxman hailed para-archer Sheetal Devi after she struck a gold medal at the Para World Archery Championship.
VVS Laxman congratulates India 'A' for their 'stunning' win against Australia 'A'
New Delhi, Sep 26: Former India cricketer VVS Laxman congratulated the India 'A' team after their win against Australia 'A' in the second unofficial Test in Lucknow on Friday. After the first game finished in a draw, India 'A' secured a commanding victory in the second match to win the series.
It is time to write history...: Olympians, celebrities laud India hosting World Para Athletics C'ships
New Delhi, September 26: India is set to host its biggest para-sporting spectacle, the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from September 27 to October 5.
Body blows he took in Gabba Test symbolised Pujara the cricketer for me: Laxman
New Delhi, Aug 24: Former India batter VVS Laxman on Sunday paid a rich tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara after the latter announced his retirement, saying that the blows he absorbed during the victorious Gabba Test against Australia in 2021 epitomised the essence of his character as a cricketer.
Indian cricket fraternity extends Janmashtami wishes on social media
New Delhi, August 16: Members of the Indian cricket fraternity took to social media to extend wishes on the occasion of Janmashtami on Saturday.
Indian cricketers extend 79th Independence Day wishes on social media
New Delhi, August 15: Several Indian cricketers took to social media to extend wishes of the 79th Independence Day to the countrymen.
BCCI invites applications for Head of Sports Science and Medicine at CoE
Mumbai, Aug 7: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said it is seeking applications to fill the position of Head – Sports Science and Medicine at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.
Ravindra Jadeja shatteres several milestones, goes past legendary Sunil Gavaskar for elusive feat
London, August 2: Ravindra Jadeja shattered a handful of milestones after surpassing former batting mainstay VVS Laxman for most runs by an Indian batting at number six or lower in a Test series on the third day of the fifth fixture against England at Kennington Oval on Saturday.
Jadeja eyes history: 21 runs away from breaking VVS Laxman's record in away Test Series
London, July 30: Ravindra Jadeja has quietly turned this England tour into one of the most memorable phases of his Test career. The star Indian all-rounder is now just 21 runs away from surpassing VVS Laxman's record for the most runs scored in an away Test series while batting at number six or lower.
Fabulous resilience: Tendulkar, Laxman hail Indian batters after gritty draw in Manchester
Manchester, July 28: India's hard-fought draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford has not only kept the series alive but also earned rich praise from some of the biggest names in Indian cricket. Legendary batters Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman took to social media to applaud the grit and character shown by the Indian batting unit in saving the Test match under pressure.
2nd Test: Laxman arranged for India U19 team to watch day two's play, says Kanitkar
Birmingham, July 4: India U19 men's head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar has revealed that VVS Laxman, the head of BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE), ensured that they got to watch the second day's play in the ongoing Test at Edgbaston, where skipper Shubman Gill smashed a masterly career-best score of 269.
VVS Laxman pays condolences to former India spinner Dilip Doshi, who passed away at 77
New Delhi June 24: Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman pays condolences to former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi, who passed away on Monday in London, aged 77.
Gambhir to rejoin Indian team in Leeds on Tuesday
New Delhi, June 16: India head coach Gautam Gambhir is all set to rejoin the rest of the touring team in Leeds on Tuesday ahead of the series opener against England, starting on Friday.
Watching you bat when I was 13...: Shubman Gill's heartfelt tribute to Virat Kohli following Test retirement
New Delhi, May 12: Indian batter Shubman Gill, who is reportedly a front-runner to become India's next Test captain, penned a heartwarming note for batting legend Virat Kohli, who announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday.
VVS Laxman offers prayers at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala
Tirumala, April 18: Former Indian Cricketer and head coach of NCA (National Cricket Academy), VVS Laxman on Friday visited Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh to offer prayers at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple.
Karun Nair's dream domestic season continues, levels with VVS Laxman's record
Nagpur, March 1: India and Vidarbha batter Karun Nair's dream domestic season continued as he scored yet another century, his ninth of the season during the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala on Saturday.
Winning U19 Women's T20 WC is the happiest moment I've ever felt, says Parunika Sisodia
New Delhi, Feb 7: In the cricketing world, moments of pure euphoria are rare. But for Parunika Sisodia, the pure thrill and ecstasy of winning the U19 Women's T20 World Cup for India, turned out to be the happiest moment she's ever felt in her lifetime.