BCCI Reviews COE, Discusses India A & U19 Tours; Key Positions Vacant

• BCCI officials reviewed the Center of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru and discussed future tours for India A and India Under-19 teams.
• The meeting in Mumbai included BCCI President Mithun Manhas, Vice President Rajiv Shukla, and COE Cricket Head VVS Laxman.
• Several key technical positions at the COE, including head of education and sports science, remain vacant since April.
• Discussions focused on filling vacant COE positions quickly and streamlining 'A' team tour schedules to avoid clashes with senior team tours.
• The meeting did not address Bangladesh's request to the ICC regarding T20 World Cup matches outside India, as it was outside their jurisdiction.

Why It Matters: BCCI addresses COE vacancies and 'A' team tour planning, emphasizing future cricketer development.