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BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal says cricket operations team and NCA working towards organising a training camp for top cricketers
Though COVID-19 cases continue to rise significantly in India and are inching towards the 2 lakh mark, the central government has been taking gradual steps to open up the economy.
We've been addressing mental health issues of non-contracted and U-19 players during lockdown, says NCA chief Rahul Dravid
NCA chief Rahul Dravid on Wednesday said that they have been addressing mental health issues of non-contracted and U-19 players amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya takes part in training session at NCA to prepare for post-surgery comeback
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is recovering from a back injury, underwent a productive net session at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
India vs New Zealand: Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal to make ODI debut, KL Rahul set to bat in middle-order
Shaw, who last played for India in October 2018, returns to the side after Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the ODI and Test series due to a left calf muscle strain
Pakistan wicketkeeper Umar Akmal could face disciplinary action for inappropriate behaviour during fitness test, says report
Akmal, who is reported to have exposed himself in frustration after failing to pass one of the fitness tests, is now faced with the prospect of being banned from the country's next domestic tournament
India vs New Zealand: Prithvi Shaw, Sanju Samson named as replacements for injured Shikhar Dhawan in limited overs squads
Dhawan injured his shoulder during the third ODI against Australia in Bengaluru while fielding and had to rush for a MRI. As per the BCCI statement, the MRI scan revealed that Dhawan has a Grade 2 injury in acromio-clavicular joint.
Prithvi Shaw rushed to National Cricket Academy for assessment of shoulder injury, doubtful for India A's New Zealand tour
Shaw had hurt his left shoulder while saving an overthrow on the opening day of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy game against Karnataka on Friday.
Quality of National Cricket Academy's services must be reviewed, as several players find training, treatment lacking
We do not know how many instances have gone unrecorded, over the years, where players have given up on injury fears for the dread of being reprimanded. Both Ganguly and Dravid, along with others in the BCCI, need to introspect rather than treat contracted players like bonded labour.
PCB ropes in veteran curator Andy Atkinson to help prepare sporting pitches and revamp NCA into high-performance center
PCB CEO Wasim Khan said that Atkinson would be visiting Pakistan from January and will visit all the cricket centers in the country to review the state of the pitches and will also hold classes for curators to apprise and update them on the latest pitch making techniques.
Pakistan Cricket Board appoints former player Mushtaq Ahmed as spin bowling consultant for one year
Mushtaq's first job will be to work with experienced leg-spinner Yasir Shah at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore and get him ready for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Karachi.
After high-profile exit of finance head Santosh Rangnekar, BCCI COO Toofan Ghosh resigns citing personal reasons
It is not clear whether the BCCI will have a new COO or will revive the old NCA sub-committee structure headed by a chairman, which became defunct during the tenure of Supreme Court-appointed CoA
After challenging Test debut down under, 16-year-old Naseem Shah to lead Pakistan Under-19 pace attack in ICC Youth World Cup
The head coach of the Pakistan juniors Ejaz Ahmed confirmed that he has asked national bowling coach Waqar Younis to release Naseem from the senior outfit
Rahul Dravid reiterates importance of mental health at age-group level; says it is big challenge, needs to be handled by professionals
Rahul Dravid also said that he, as a NCA director, is looking to bring in professionals to deal with the issue.
Conflict of interest complaint against Rahul Dravid dismissed by BCCI ethics officer for being 'bereft of any merit'
In a big relief for Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid, BCCI ethics officer DK Jain on Thursday dismissed the conflict of interest complaint against the former India captain, saying it was "bereft of any merit".
Ravi Shastri to become 'more involved' in grooming of talent at NCA, says BCCI president Sourav Ganguly
Ganguly's prospective move to have Shastri in a dual-role, could well be an aim to create a synergy between the national team and NCA
Rahul Dravid asked to depose for 'further submissions and clarifications' on conflict of interest allegations by BCCI ethics officer
Rahul Dravid had earlier explained his case in the personal hearing held in Mumbai on 26 September.
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly meets Rahul Dravid to discuss roadmap to develop National Cricket Academy
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly met National Cricket Academy's (NCA) chief Rahul Dravid at the Chinnaswamy stadium on Wednesday and held crucial discussions to give new shape to NCA infrastructure in Bangalore.
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to discuss roadmap for NCA with head of academy and former teammate Rahul Dravid
Longtime teammates Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid will reconnect in Bengaluru on Wednesday as BCCI president and head of National Cricket Academy respectively to discuss the roadmap of Indian cricket's feeder line.
VVS Laxman wants newly-elected BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to revive NCA as India's feeder system
For the past few years NCA, which was supposed to be the feeder line of Indian cricket, has actually become a rehabilitation centre, which even Ganguly acknowledged after taking over.
NCA director Rahul Dravid to depose before BCCI ethics officer DK Jain over 'conflict of interest' issue
Former India captain Rahul Dravid would depose before BCCI Ethics Officer D K Jain on Thursday to explain the conflict of interest allegations against him.