‘CoE cannot be only for contracted players’: VVS Laxman on India’s cricket pipeline
VVS Laxman, head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence, discusses the evolution of India's cricket infrastructure and the importance of supporting domestic players beyond just those with national contracts. He emphasizes the need for a comprehensive ecosystem that includes coaching, technology, and sports science.
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Highlights the strategic investment in sports infrastructure and the development of talent pipelines in professional cricket.
Bengaluru: Giving up a lucrative IPL contract and a thriving commentary career, Indian batting great VVS Laxman took the administrative plunge in December 2021. What began at a modest facility inside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium has since evolved into a much larger assignment, with Laxman now at the helm of the BCCI Centre of Excellence, the state-of-the-art facility on the outskirts of the city.The Hyderabadi, whose playing career was defined by wristy elegance and remarkable resilience, is set to complete his tenure later this year.In an exclusive interview with TOI, Laxman reflects on his journey at the CoE, the changing landscape of Indian cricket and the pathways through which the game can transition, evolve and transform.ExcerptsFrom a compact facility at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to the expansive centre, how has the journey been?It has been a very fulfilling journey.
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