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VVS Laxman mulled for bigger role after Rohit-Virat friction with Gambhir
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have conveyed to the BCCI that they do not want Indian cricket's future to rest solely with head coach Gautam Gambhir, the Free Press Journal reports. Neither…
The Story in Brief
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have conveyed to the BCCI that they do not want Indian cricket's future to rest solely with head coach Gautam Gambhir, the Free Press Journal reports. Neither player is pushing to quit international cricket, but there is growing unease over Gambhir’s relationship with senior players and his authority in the dressing room. The BCCI is not expected to sack Gambhir or chief selector Ajit Agarkar immediately; instead, it wants a stronger support structure.
VVS Laxman is now being considered for an expanded role, possibly as co-head coach, chief selector, or an overall director with the final say on cricket matters. The board believes Laxman’s international credentials, experience, and trusted stature among senior players could bridge the gap between Gambhir, the selectors, and the squad. A similar role was reportedly offered to MS Dhoni, who declined. The move signals a power shift rather than Gambhir’s imminent exit.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative of superstar cricketers dictating terms to the BCCI is being pushed again, but the real story is about institutional balance. Rohit and Virat aren’t demanding Gambhir’s head; they want a system with credible checks. The talk of Laxman as a potential director is less about sidelining the coach and more about restoring a hierarchy that commands respect from all players. The key test will be whether the BCCI formalises this role or lets it remain an informal fix, watch for official board statements, not anonymous leaks.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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