VVS Laxman Set For Bigger Role After Rohit-Virat Criticise Gambhir, Agarkar: Report

As Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma hint at potentially retiring from international cricket if the system demands it, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is exploring ways to maintain the future of Indian cricket. The focus is now on VVS Laxman, who could potentially take on a larger role within the organization.

Rohit and Virat have conveyed their concerns to the BCCI about the need for stability in the dressing room, with a particular emphasis on working alongside Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar. The primary concern is the relationship between Gambhir and the senior players, as well as his authority within the team. The BCCI seeks to create a more balanced structure around Gambhir and Agarkar, and VVS Laxman may be the answer to this problem.

Proposals suggest Laxman could become either the head coach alongside Gambhir or the chief selector, or even an overall director with significant decision-making power over Indian cricket. His international credentials and extensive experience with the Indian team make him a trusted figure among senior players and the BCCI. Laxman has a history of stepping in whenever required without seeking attention, which adds to his appeal.

The issue is not simply a clash between Rohit and Virat versus Gambhir, but rather the need for the system to have enough cricketing credibility and balance. Laxman could act as a bridge between Gambhir, the selectors, and senior players, potentially reducing the growing friction inside the dressing room. For now, the focus is not on Gambhir's immediate exit, but on determining the extent of his continued influence and how Laxman's proposed role could reshape the balance of power within Indian cricket.