BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia (ANI Photo)
He said the team does not have too much time to experiment ahead of the 2027 World Cup and wants to field the combination that is likely to play in the tournament the next time a series comes around. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule . It is about ensuring that the selectors get complete and accurate information so that they can make the right decisions,” he said. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Recently, after the third ODI against the West Indies, India captain Shubman Gill admitted that the absence of players due to multiple factors had been frustrating.
“VVS was in the meeting to ensure there is no miscommunication between the selectors and the CoE,” Saikia told TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive chat. When asked if the move was intended to make the selection process more transparent, Saikia said: “It is not about transparency. It’s been a little bit unfortunate that we have not been able to play the bowling lineup that we would like to,” he had told reporters.
NEW DELHI: BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman is set to regularly attend selection meetings as the Indian cricket board aims to avoid any miscommunication between the selectors, team management and the Bengaluru facility. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia explained that the decision was made at the review meeting in Mumbai and will be the norm going forward. “He is the head of cricket at the BCCI. He has all the information about the players’ injuries, so to avoid any miscommunication, Laxman should attend the selection meetings going forward. It was decided after the review meeting in Mumbai,” he further added. Saikia admitted that the continuous player injuries were a grave concern for the BCCI. “I would say it’s been unfortunate, you know, with the injuries and with the scheduling, with the other matches being around. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.