The BCCI held a meeting with VVS Laxman, head of the Centre of Excellence, to discuss future operations and talent development. Key topics included streamlining India A and U-19 tours to address a perceived dearth of red-ball cricketers graduating to higher levels, potentially due to fewer 'A' tours post-COVID-19. Coach vacancies at the Bengaluru COE were also discussed. BCCI officials, including president Mithun Manhas and secretary Devajit Saikia, attended the meeting.