‘CoE is not merely a rehab centre’: VVS Laxman speaks out as India’s injury crisis puts BCCI facility under scanner

VVS Laxman defends the Centre of Excellence's role beyond rehabilitation. He stresses player monitoring and continuous assessment over assigning blame. Injuries are an unavoidable part of a cricketer's demanding career. The facility uses multiple parameters to assess player fitness before selection. Communication between the Centre and team management remains seamless.