# VVS Laxman to Be Named BCCI Director of Cricket

2026-08-14T08:18:04+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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VVS Laxman is set to be named the BCCI's Director of Cricket, sources told NDTV and India TV. The new role places Laxman above head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar in the board's hierarchy. India TV reports the move is part of a major reshuffle within the BCCI. The exact scope of Laxman's powers and how they will interact with Gambhir and Agarkar's existing roles have not been detailed.

## Coverage

- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vvs-laxman-set-to-be-named-bcci-director-of-cricket-what-it-means-for-gautam-gambhir-ajit-agarkar-11908818>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vvs-laxman-set-to-be-named-bcci-director-of-cricket-what-it-means-for-gautam-gambhir-ajit-agarkar-11908818#publisher=newsstand>
- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/vvs-laxman-slated-to-take-over-as-bcci-s-next-director-of-cricket-ahead-of-major-reshuffle-report-2026-08-14-1051361>

Tags: Ajit Agarkar, BCCI, director of cricket, Gautam Gambhir, Indian cricket, VVS Laxman
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