Sachin, Sourav, Laxman join BCCI's advisory committee

Trio to help team prepare for overseas assignments, help strengthen domestic cricket

Former greats Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman were today inducted into the BCCI's newly-constituted cricket advisory committee, which will guide the Board and the national team.

"The President of the BCCI, Jagmohan Dalmiya, has nominated Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman as esteemed members of the Cricket Advisory Committee of the BCCI, with immediate effect," BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur said in a statement.

"These cricketers have accepted the invitation to be part of this Committee, which will advise the BCCI on various progressive steps," the Board statement added.

Spelling out their role in the committee, the BCCI said the three legends' guidance will be sought in preparing the national team for gruelling overseas assignments besides strengthening the domestic structure.

"Areas of immediate focus will be to provide guidance to our national team as we set out to enhance our performance on overseas engagements, provide direction to improve our talent pathway and take steps to strengthen domestic cricket to better prepare our players to handle the rigours of International Cricket," the BCCI stated.

BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya said he was confident about the trio's ability to take Indian cricket to new heights.