Advisory panel recommends more foreign tours for India 'A'

The newly-formed Advisory Committee consisting of legendary Indian cricketers -- Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly -- met for the first time at the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Saturday

Kolkata: The newly-formed Advisory Committee consisting of legendary Indian cricketers -- Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly — met for the first time at the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Saturday. 

Sachin Tendulkar arrives for the advisory panel meeting in Kolkata on Saturday. Pic/PTI

ADVERTISEMENT

It is learnt that the trio advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India president Jagmohan Dalmiya and Secretary Anurag Thakur to organise more foreign tours for India ‘A’ teams.

They also stressed on recruiting more talent scouts across the country and advised all state associations to have an academy where the BCCI can help them develop.

Sourav Ganguly

Tendulkar flew back to Mumbai immediately after attending the meeting.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!