Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Gavaskar Calls for Sachin, Ganguly, Dravid in BCCI Setup
Sunil Gavaskar wants more experienced former cricketers to help run Indian cricket.
He specifically mentioned Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid.
Gavaskar suggested giving the Cricket Advisory Committee more responsibilities.
The committee could continue choosing selectors and the coach.
It could also help plan domestic and international matches.
Gavaskar said former cricketers understand the game very well.
He believes their knowledge could help with important cricket decisions.
He raised the idea in a column for mid-day.
Sunil Gavaskar wants Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid involved in the BCCI setup.
Gavaskar suggested expanding the Cricket Advisory Committee’s responsibilities.
He said the expanded committee could select selectors and the coach.
He also proposed giving the committee a role in domestic and international fixtures.
Gavaskar argued that experienced former cricketers could contribute their expertise to Indian cricket.
- Who
- Sunil Gavaskar proposed involving Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and other experienced former cricketers in the BCCI setup.
- What
- Gavaskar suggested expanding the Cricket Advisory Committee’s role to cover selectors, the coach, fixtures and other Indian cricket matters.
- When
- The proposal was published in Gavaskar’s column for mid-day; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- The discussion concerns the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Indian cricket; no specific location was stated.
- Why
- Gavaskar said the expertise of experienced former cricketers could be used to support decisions about Indian cricket.
- Proponent
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Suggested former cricketers
- Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid
- Committee discussed
- Cricket Advisory Committee
- Proposed responsibility
- Selecting selectors and the coach
- Additional responsibilities
- Reviewing domestic and international fixtures and other Indian cricket matters
- Current committees mentioned
- The selection committees and the Cricket Advisory Committee
- Publication
- mid-day