Laxman named 'batting consultant' of CAB's Vision 2020 project

Former India batting great VVS Laxman has been appointed batting consultant in Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB)'s Vision 2020 Project due to the initiative of association's joint secretary and Laxman's long-time India team colleague Sourav Ganguly.
His best cricketing achievement happened on the hallowed Eden Gardens turf and VVS Laxman feels that it's time he repays something back to 'City of Joy' which has showered unadulterated love on him.
Laxman, who is also associated with Hyderabad Cricket Association, said he would spend at least 30 days a season giving tips to "score runs".
"Over the period of next year, I'll be coming spending here for at least 30 days. We'll work out what's best for myself as well as the youngsters," Laxman told reporters at the Gardens.

"The ultimate aim for a batsman is to score runs. Run making is also a technique along with the skill. I'm looking forward to contribute."
Laxman would be joined by Muttiah Muralitharan as the spin bowling consultant as the Lankan spin wizard is set to join the youngsters on November 1.

Excited to take up the challenge, Laxman said:"It's great to be back at Eden Gardens. I've always enjoyed coming here not only because I've done well on this ground but the kind of welcome I get from the people of Kolkata it's always been great to see.
"The city has given me a lot of joy and happiness. One of the best grounds I've played and some of my best (knocks) have come here. It always is a special feeling to come here."

"The ultimate goal for all of us who have played is to help the youngsters play for the country. This time I'm doing it for the Bengal team along with the Hyderabad side. I'm happy to be here."
Laxman feels that Bengal players have the potential to do well and his aim would be to help them realise their potential.
"Bengal have done really well last year, especially in the Ranji Trophy by making into the knock-outs. No batsman is perfect. There're other aspects of batting which are equally important. Let's hope they realise their potential."
The former middle-order batsman however said this time he has come here not as a cricketer or being part of a side like the mentor of Sunrisers Hyderabad during the IPL.