New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- VVS Laxman has defended the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) amid increasing scrutiny over India's injury situation, insisting that the Bengaluru facility should not be viewed merely as a rehabilitation centre.

The former India batter, who heads the Centre of Excellence, addressed concerns surrounding the facility at a time when several members of the national team are dealing with injuries.

VVS Laxman stressed that the CoE has a broader responsibility towards Indian cricket, including helping players develop and maintain their performance levels.

"CoE is not merely a rehab centre. There are bigger roles to play for it in helping cricketers achieve excellence," the former Hy...