VVS Laxman Set to Take Charge as NCA Chief, Accepts BCCI’s Offer: Report

Former India batting stalwart VVS Laxman has accepted the BCCI’s offer to take charge as director of cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. According to ESPN Cricinfo, he has informed the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) of his decision to step down as team’s mentor following the development.

Laxman has been the frontrunner to occupy the position that was vacated by former India captain Rahul Dravid, who is about to begin his tenure as head coach of the national men’s team with the commencement of the home series against New Zealand. However, an official confirmation from the Indian cricket board is yet to be received.

Laxman has been a prominent figure in the commentary box and in the SRH dug out in the Indian Premier League as well. Earlier, he has also served as a batting consultant at the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) for six years; a role that was facilitated by current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who was the CAB joint secretary in 2014.