BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia explained why VVS Laxman attended the recent men’s senior selection meeting for the New Zealand tour. Saikia said, “VVS was in the meeting to make sure there is no miscommunication between the selectors and the CoE.” This move ensures better coordination regarding player fitness and availability.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia (ANI Photo)
NEW DELHI: The presence of BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman at the men’s senior selection meeting for India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand had raised eyebrows. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, however, has now clarified that Laxman’s participation was aimed at ensuring there was no disconnect between the national selectors and the CoE on players’ fitness and availability. “VVS was in the meeting to make sure there is no miscommunication between the selectors and the CoE,” Saikia told TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive chat. More to follow...