BCCI set to appoint VVS Laxman as Director of Cricket

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing to appoint VVS Laxman as its first Director of Cricket from September, a role that will place him above head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar in the hierarchy, according to news.abplive.com. Laxman, currently Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), will focus on maintaining dressing room stability and acting as a strategic bridge between the team management, selection committee, and board leadership.

The move aims to close communication gaps and streamline decision-making as India faces a packed international schedule in late 2026. Contrary to exit rumours, chief selector Ajit Agarkar has had his contract renewed and will remain chairman of the Men's National Selection Committee, providing continuity ahead of the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup.