Archive · 3 Sep 2026
BCCI Denies Plans for New Director of Cricket Role
Some reports said Indian cricket might create a new job called Director of Cricket.
The reports suggested that VVS Laxman could get the job.
Laxman currently leads the Centre of Excellence.
The BCCI is the organization that runs cricket in India.
Its secretary, Devajit Saikia, rejected the reports.
He said the board does not plan to create this role.
So, the new job is only a rumour according to the information available.
The report did not describe any other management changes.
The BCCI dismissed reports that a new Director of Cricket role would be created.
Rumours suggested former India cricketer VVS Laxman could take the position.
Laxman currently heads the Centre of Excellence.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board has no such intention.
The report did not specify any planned changes to the Indian cricket team’s management.
- Who
- The BCCI, VVS Laxman, and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia.
- What
- The BCCI denied plans to establish a new Director of Cricket role.
- Where
- The Indian cricket team; no specific location was given.
- Why
- The BCCI addressed rumours that VVS Laxman would take the proposed role.
Reported Rumour
BCCI Response
Creation of a Director of Cricket role
Reported Rumour
Reports suggested that the BCCI would create the role and that VVS Laxman could take it.
BCCI Response
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board has no intention of establishing the role.
- Organization
- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
- Rumoured role
- Director of Cricket
- Rumoured candidate
- VVS Laxman
- Laxman’s current position
- Head of the Centre of Excellence
- BCCI response
- The board said it has no intention of creating the role.